The Grappling Monthly Podcast
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Grappling Monthly is an independent editorial media brand covering the culture, people, and business of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the grappling arts. Based in Los Angeles, the brand produces in-depth conversations with the coaches, gym owners, competitors, and practitioners shaping the sport.
The Grappling Monthly Podcast is the flagship property. A weekly long-form interview series hosted by Sébastien Maniatopoulos, a BJJ black belt establishing roots in the Southern California grappling community.
The brand's editorial focus is on the human stories behind the art: how academies are built, how practitioners evolve, how the culture of jiu-jitsu intersects with identity, business, and community.
Grappling Monthly publishes across YouTube, Instagram, Substack, and major podcast platforms. Past guests include Robert Drysdale, Ricardo "Franjinha" Miller, Alberto Crane, Chris Haueter, Bruno Fernandes, Tinguinha Mariano, and Keith Krikorian.
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Art of De-Escalation | A Conversation with Professor Jay Zeballos of Jean-Jacques Machado Academy HQ in Woodland Hills, CA
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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Enjoy the Ride | What 6 Decades of Judo Training Can Teach You
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Culture First | A Conversation with Alex & Howard of The Coop BJJ
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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Embrace the Grind | A Conversation with Coach Dave Guerrero, Tilly Kakuk and Christopher Tran of UCLA Wrestling
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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Consistency Over Intensity | Professor Hector Beltran of Academy Jiu-Jitsu
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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All or Nothing Isn't the Only Way | A conversation with Prof. Rose Miller
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Ego, Suffering, and Starting Over with BJJ | Prof. Aleksandr Ustimenko of All In Academy Los Angeles
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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Fighting's True Purpose | Yego & Jeff of Powertrip Worldwide
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Test Your Game | Prof. Harlan Berk on The Grappling Monthly Podcast
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Balance Is Key | Professor Monika Cingel-Toth on Jiu-Jitsu, Longevity, Women's BJJ, and Training Without Ego
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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From Shizuoka to the World: How Shoya Ishiguro built a career in BJJ before the market existed in Japan
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May 27, 2026 |
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Like A Phoenix, Reborn | Prof. Tayane Porfìrio of Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Huntington Beach
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May 20, 2026 |
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What Women's No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Looked Like Before Anyone Was Watching | Prof. Lila Smadja-Cruz 10th Planet Pasadena
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May 13, 2026 |
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Who Made Your Gi - Professor Mike Dytri of Vanguard Kimono on The Grappling Monthly Podcast
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May 06, 2026 |
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Why Do People Quit Jiu-Jitsu? Professor Rodrigo Freitas on The Grappling Monthly Podcast
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Send him 2, 3 years to Montreal and forget - Professor Fabio Holanda of BTT Canada
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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What Makes a Great Teacher? Professor Marcelo Bonança - Gracie Barra Sainte-Anne
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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What If Recovery Was A Part of Training | Dr. Diana Wang & Dr. Kris Martin of Open Mat Physio on Recovery, Rehab & Training Smarter
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Marvin Castelle & Coach Kay - 10th Planet Torrance | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Mauricio "Tinguinha" Mariano | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Anjanette Lima | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Thyago Martins | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Laercio "Trovão" Fernandes | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Lindsay Kreighbaum & Bryan Gregerson | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sebastien Maniatopoulos
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Blake Kasemeier | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Ricardo "Franjinha"Miller | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Chris Haueter | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Paul Schreiner | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Keith Krikorian | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Dominick Haider | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Jaime Mendez III | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Victor Yushin | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Erik "Compella" Cruz | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Bruno Fernandes | pt.2 | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Bruno Fernandes | Part 1 | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Casey Halstead | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Robert Drysdale | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Gabriel Goulart | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Leonidas Tarca | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Andrew Murillo | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Mike "Lobes" Frausto | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Fabio Passos | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Daniel Guillemette | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Peninha Melo (in Portuguese) | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Chris Rossi | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Éric Nadon | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Jean-Simon Maurice | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Jorge Britto | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Alberto Crane | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Mark Bradford | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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May 20, 2025 |
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Bryan Gregerson | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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May 06, 2025 |
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Ariel Cosgrove & Vitor Nadyer | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Anthony Cruz | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Erika Dawn | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Uday Malhotra | The Grappling Monthly Podcast with Sébastien Maniatopoulos
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Mar 11, 2025 |