Alan Sanchez explains whether or not he has a favorite BJJ ruleset.

Alan Sanchez talks about his journey to becoming a professional Jiu-Jitsu competitor.

Mason Fowler is a two-time ADCC Trials winner who has won titles for several different major promotions like UFC BJJ and Submission Underground. Fowler is actually the inaugural and reigning UFC BJJ light-heavyweight world champion, and will next be preparing for his first title-defense.

Jits Magazine’s Alex Lindsey spoke to Mason about his experience as one of the first few BJJ competitors to sign an exclusive contract with UFC BJJ, and he shared his thoughts on that recent development in the sport. Mason also spoke about his early gi career at black belt, and explained why he’s never competed at the IBJJF World Championship at that level. He then revealed the opponents he’s looking at facing for his first UFC BJJ title-defense.

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Injana’s petition to increase female divisions at ADCC to the same size as the male divisions can be found here:
https://www.change.org/p/full-size-brackets-for-women-at-adcc

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0:00 Mason’s gi career
4:22 Considering retirement
8:52 UFC BJJ & exclusive contracts
26:34 Mason’s first title-defense
29:14 The ideal weight class
34:23 Thanks & signing off

Injana Goodman explains how a constraints-led approach to Jiu-Jitsu has helped her to improve.

Injana Goodman shares her response to the criticism Jasmine Rocha made of her petition to give women just as many chances to qualify from ADCC Trials as men.

Tarik Hopstock talks about his incredible title win at Ocean BJJ Pro Championship 2024.

Tarik Hopstock reveals how he trains to improve his skill in Jiu-Jitsu.

Tarik Hopstock talks about the era of elite Jiu-Jitsu coming from Norway.

Tarik Hopstock is one of the most successful BJJ competitors to ever come out of Norway and is famous for creating the Tarikoplata. He is the reigning under 80kg champion at Ocean BJJ Pro Championship and is currently preparing to defend his title.

Jits Magazine’s Alex Lindsey spoke to Tarik about his experience as an elite competitor from a smaller Jiu-Jitsu scene, and he shared how he was able to excel. Tarik also explained how he was able to develop and refine the Tarikoplata, along with how he improves his skills on the mat. Lastly, he looked back at how he won the Ocean BJJ Pro Championship 2024 and how he plans to win it again in 2025.

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0:00 How Tarik got into BJJ
2:25 Norwegian Jiu-Jitsu
5:38 How to improve
8:15 Creating the Tarikoplata
11:44 Tarik’s ankle-lock game
13:14 Being a good coach
16:17 Ocean BJJ Pro Championship 2024
22:23 Defending the Ocean BJJ title
24:44 ADCC Trials and other plans for 2025
28:42 Why Tarik isn’t cutting weight for Trials
29:45 Thanks & Signing off

Gianni Grippo talks about his match with Max Hanson at Who’s Number One.

Gianni Grippo talks about his infamous ‘Rippo’ heel hook finish against Ellis Karadag at Emerald City Invitational.

Gianni Grippo explains how he’s going to approach coaching his BJJ students.

Gianni Grippo shares the secret to his longevity as a BJJ competitor.