Amanda Leve Interview
The Charlie Vinch Show
Amanda Leve 2019 Adcc Trials Winner
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Corey Beasley Interview - Elite Strength And Conditioning
The Charlie Vinch Show
Corey Beasley is a world class coach and responsible for the strength and conditioning of many star performers in the UFC. Check out this interview to learn about what strength and conditioning training is like at the highest peaks of our sport!
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What Did I Learn From Tony Robbins?
The Charlie Vinch Show
In this episode of the show, Charlie shares what he learned from Tony Robbins' Unleash The Power Within live event! This is a short episode packed with information about creating beliefs, reprogramming our minds, and building a stronger mindset. Check it out!
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#7 - Henry Akins On Rickson Gracie And Hidden Jiu Jitsu
The Charlie Vinch Show
Henry Akins is regarded as one of Rickson Gracie's top students. For years, Henry has educated the world in the secrets of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. He has introduced the community to a new way of looking at BJJ that Henry called "Hidden Jiu Jitsu". Inspired by Rickson Gracie's "Invisible Jiu Jitsu", the concepts developed by Henry Akins have timelessly proved effective on the mats. As a member of one of the best lineages in BJJ history, Henry Akins teaches a more detailed approach to the martial art. In this episode of the show, Henry and Charlie talk about the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu and why the...
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#6 - Kroyler Gracie Interview
The Charlie Vinch Show
Kroyler Gracie is the grandson of Helio Gracie. As a nephew to Rickson, Relson, Royce, Rorian, and Royler Gracie, Kroyler was raised among some of the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teachers in the world. On this episode of the Charlie Vinch show, we talk about the Gracie Family lineage and values. Kroyler shares what it was like to grow up inside of the Gracie family and experience difficult and detail-oriented training since he was a kid. As an adult, Kroyler learned to adapt his Jiu Jitsu practice into a powerful mindset. On this show, we talk about happiness and how to maintain a positive...
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Rorian Gracie’s First Student: Richard Bressler
The Charlie Vinch Show
When Rorian Gracie first began teaching Gracie Jiu Jitsu in America, he encountered a young Richard Bressler. Through a series of fortunate events, Richard Bressler began training BJJ with Rorian Gracie before anyone else had the privilege. In the early days of the first “Gracie Garage”, Richard Bressler got to know the Gracie Family closely. Over the years, Bressler became the first person to receive a black-belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu directly from Rorian Gracie. On this episode of the Charlie Vinch show, Richard Bressler shares his story. This tale of the martial arts lifestyle is...
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Phil Migliarese Interview: Relson Gracie Jiu Jitsu
The Charlie Vinch Show
Phil MIgliarese is a sixth degree black belt under Relson Gracie. He’s the owner of Balance Studios in Philadelphia, PA. Creator of Yoga for Fighters, Phil Migliarese has always pioneered Yoga in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as an essential part of BJJ strength and conditioning. You can check out everything happening at Balance Studios at this link: On this episode of the Charlie Vinch show, Phil Migliarese shares his story of starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the Relson Gracie lineage. As a kid, Phil Migliarese and his brother Ricardo trained Jiu Jitsu closely with the...
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BJJ Strength Training With Mark Disalvo
The Charlie Vinch Show
BJJ specific strength training is key to developing a top Brazilian jiu-jitsu game. BJJ strength and conditioning includes kettlebells, body weight training, yoga, movement drills, barbell training, and (of course) sparring on the mats. In this episode of the Charlie Vinch show, we are joined by Mark Disalvo, the top strength and conditioning coach of Marcelo Garcia. From Marcelo’s academy in New York city, Mark Disalvo has trained some of the best including Matheus Diniz and Marcos Tinoco Strength and conditioning for martial arts is essential to understand to avoid injury and...
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Fighter Diets With Pablo Ambrosio
The Charlie Vinch Show
Want to learn the proper nutrition for becoming a fighter in the martial arts? Watch this episode with Pablo Ambrosio. In this episode, we discuss the best diets for fighters, the martial arts lifestyle and how to utilize nutrition and health to ensure success on-and-off the mats. Co-founder and head of programming at Perseverance Strength and Conditioning, Pablo Ambrosio is well-equipped to help us understand our the best diet for a fighter. On this show, we field answers from students at Budo Martial Arts Studio and help them understand the best ways ensure their bodies are in peak...
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Joe Lauzon On Overcoming Adversity
The Charlie Vinch Show
Joe Lauzon is a legend in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Beginning with his victory in “The Ultimate Fighter”, Joe Lauzon would go on to become a world-class lightweight fighter, tied for post-fight bonus awards with Nate Diaz. On this episode of the Charlie Vinch Show, Joe Lauzon discusses his career in the UFC. Key to this episode is the topic of overcoming adversity. Joe Lauzon walks us through how to develop a champion mindset by sharing lessons he wishes he had known earlier in his career. Joe Lauzon is amazing teacher for anyone looking to begin their journey...
info_outlineWhen Rorian Gracie first began teaching Gracie Jiu Jitsu in America, he encountered a young Richard Bressler. Through a series of fortunate events, Richard Bressler began training BJJ with Rorian Gracie before anyone else had the privilege. In the early days of the first “Gracie Garage”, Richard Bressler got to know the Gracie Family closely. Over the years, Bressler became the first person to receive a black-belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu directly from Rorian Gracie.
On this episode of the Charlie Vinch show, Richard Bressler shares his story. This tale of the martial arts lifestyle is inspiring and serves to document the early history of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu inside of America. In 2020, this martial art has developed a massive following. If you are a fan of BJJ, you will not want to miss this story from the earliest days of the sport inside of America.
Richard Bressler shared about what it was like to experience BJJ for the first time with the Gracie Family. He also discusses why he stayed with BJJ, his diet and lifestyle as an older practitioner, and how to implement Gracie Jiu Jitsu into your life on and off the mat.
Key takeaways: you don’t always need to be the strongest person on the mat.
Thank you to the legendary Richard Bressler for joining the show! Want to learn more about martial arts, mindset, training, and performance? Subscribe to this podcast for more interviews with martial arts legends.