Ep. 17: Robert Drysdale

This week we chat to Robert Drysdale, a Brazilian-American BJJ 4th degree black belt under Léo Vieira. Drysdale is also a retired undefeated mixed martial artist and an instructor at his own Zenith Jiu Jitsu Academy. Drysdale is a multi-time World Champion who has been referred to by Vice magazine as "America's jiu-jitsu superhero", BJJ Heroes as "the most accomplished American grappler of his... Continue Reading →

Ep. 16: Clayton Grant

Clayton Grant is a young grappler from the U.K. who is training in BJJ (Gi and Nogi), Wrestling, and Judo. Clayton is a Fighting For Autism ambassador and recently won the Paige Hall Northstar Award for his work with them. Despite his age, he has already claimed a number of medals and has experience fighting... Continue Reading →

Ep. 15: Trevor Birmingham

Trevor Birmingham is the co-founder and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu head coach of Neon Martial Arts and Fitness Centre Southampton. He is a highly decorated Sport Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo black belt. Trevor is one of few people in United Kingdom to hold a black belt in three different martial arts. From a... Continue Reading →

Ep. 14: Jon Bell

In this week's episode we chat to Jon Bell, MRes, "BSc*, PGCE, PCert, FHEA, MSST. Jon is a Therapeutic and Rehabilitation sciences lecturer at Leeds Beckett University’s School of Health. He is also head of Sports medicine and performance for the GB wrestling team and has previously worked at Teesside and Moulton University. He has... Continue Reading →

Ep. 10: Dan “The Beast” Severn

In Episode 10 we chat to Dan "The Beast" Severn - a man who is celebrated as one of the leading pioneers of mixed martial arts and the first true world-class wrestler to compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Dan is renowned for his extraordinary achievements in the early years of the UFC, becoming the... Continue Reading →

Ep. 9: Ahileas Bolovan

In this week's episode we chat with Ahileas Bolovan of Ahileas' Wrestling World and Neon Martial Arts & Fitness in Southampton, England. Ahileas is an accomplished wrestler and BJJ Blackbelt who takes time with us to discuss his life as a freestyle wrestler, developing wrestling classes for all, his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experiences, recruiting and... Continue Reading →

Ep. 7: Bryony Tyrell

In this week's episode we chat with Bryony Tyrell, the reigning Snake Pit Catch Wrestling World Flyweight Champion, British Freestyle Wrestling Champion and Pro MMA Champion.  Bryony trains with New Generation Martial Arts, Team CrossFace, and Wessex Olympic Wrestling. https://youtu.be/-Vvu8_BU81s Bryony's Upcoming Match: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEkqGCdMNQb/ Bryony at the Snake Pit 2014 World Championship... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlIJu3Y4d9k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC0-q7CXQg0

Ep. 6: Trevor Hoskins

In this week's episode we chat to one of the busiest men in British Wrestling, Trevor Hoskins. He is a long-term volunteer who works as the British Wrestling Membership Secretary, Club Coach, Coach Education, Competition Support, and Regional Squad Manager. What does this involve? How does he fit it all in? Find out in this... Continue Reading →

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