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The Nicholas Gregoriades Show

Aug 29, 2017

There can be no argument about it: Roger Gracie is the greatest jiu jitsu player ever to step on the mat.

Fresh after his career-defining victory over Marcus Almeida, Roger gifted us with an honest and open look into what it's like being the iconic champion of the Gracie family.

This conversation covered many aspects of...


Aug 22, 2017

Our first 'non jiu jitsu' guest, Scott Langley, is a world-renowned Karate instructor.

As a young man he studied Shotokan in Japan and then proceeded to complete one of the most gruelling and intense instructor courses in all of karate.

Scott shares his experiences with the Japanese and how his journey into martial arts...


Aug 14, 2017

Matt Thornton is a 'coaches' coach'.

He's been in the jiu jitsu game for over 25 years and has built a huge network of excellent academies.

Besides being the instructor of Connor McGregor's coach John Kavanagh, he's also known as one of the most cerebral and intelligent jiu jitsu teachers around.

In this episode Matt...


Aug 8, 2017

Today's special guest is the author of several influential books on the philosophy of jiu jitsu, Chris Matakas.

After leaving college, Chris felt that his upbringing and education hadn't adequately prepared him for the world and was looking for something to help him make the transition from 'boy to man'. What he found...