On this episode of Grapplers Talk, I sit down with the fierce and inspiring Lauren Sacks, a BJJ competitor who brings relentless energy, raw honesty, and unmatched grit to the mats. From balancing life and training, to battling through injuries and setbacks, Lauren opens up about the highs and lows of her grappling journey. Hear about what keeps her pushing forward when others quit.Whether you're a white belt or black belt, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, I sit down with Brady Wicklund, also known as the Black Belt Farmer, a no-nonsense grappler and proud representative of the USA Grappling Team. A black belt under the legendary David Terrell, Brady brings farm-grown toughness and world-class technique to the mats. We dive into his journey from small-town grit to international competition, training under Terrell at Nor Cal Fighting Alliance, and what it means to wear the red, white, and blue in the world-level grappling event. We also chop it up about work ethic, sacrifice, and the raw mindset it takes to represent your country. Whether you're on the mats or in the tractor seat, this episode is a reminder that grind beats glamour and Brady is living proof.

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In this episode of Grapplers Talk, I sit down with BJJ black belt Eric Castro. Eric is a dedicated martial artist who has been on the mats for a long time. Listen to us as we talk about how he got started in BJJ and some of his future plans in the sport. This Saturday Eric takes on Bill Cooper at Arte Suave in California. Tune in each and every week.

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