Chris Burns is black belt under Rickson Gracie. In the podcast Chris discussed his life in Sydney, Australia, his journey into jujitsu, and the importance of mastering martial arts fundamentals.

Chris and Adz also discussed the evolution of martial arts training, the relationship between martial arts and social media, and the focus on self-defence principles rather than sport-oriented techniques.

Chris is a great character, charismatic and passionate about what he does which shows through his social media videos. You and see Chris though the below links.

Insta - @chrisbonesjj

@zeropointsydney (his academy)

The BJJ Project -https://www.thebjjproject.com/

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and resilience as Adz and Damo delve into the world of entrepreneurship and the unique challenges faced by those who dare to build their own paths.

From the struggles of setting up a business to the importance of pausing and appreciating achievements, this discussion sheds light on the often-overlooked need for self-reflection and celebration in the pursuit of success.

Discover the cultural differences in acknowledging success and the vital role of community support among small business owners.

We also explore the parallels between business and the physically demanding sport of Brazilian Jiujitsu, highlighting how both require grit, determination, and the ability to adapt to challenges.

Hear personal stories of overcoming injuries, cancer and the mental anchors that sports like Jiujitsu and surfing provide, offering not just physical fitness but also mental well-being.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, an athlete, or someone striving for personal growth, find inspiration in the stories of perseverance and the power of community in this engaging conversation.

Merry Christmas to you all, this week Adz and Chris delve into a few subject of jiujitsu and grappling. They talk about BJJ belt jealousy, training music, training consistency, YouTube vs Paid Content and there favourite grapplers.

Enjoy Baby, HO HO HO.

James Malone is a Former Royal Marine Commando and served 4 years in the Corps.

James served on Operation Herrick 9 where half of his section were either killed or injured during the tour.

Since leaving James had a varying number of jobs but went back to his calling of film making. He currently is in the final stages of his newest film Once We Were Warriors.

This is the films premise:

“10 years after the end of operations in Afghanistan, a team of veterans turned filmmakers set out to discover what veteran aftercare truly looks like after conflict. They unearth stories of redemption, redefinition and resilience not only from the people they meet but within themselves.”

Adz and James chat about life in the Royal Marines and different firefight stories, life as a civilian, and dealing with memories that will last a lifetime.

Enjoy this was a interesting chat with a great guy !

This week Adz and Steve delve into a cool conversation on why surfers lie about their surfing ability, transitioning from beginner to a competent surfer, why we surf and the benefits.

Adz also describes an experience with a shark attaxk in New Zealand and much much more.

Enjoy

Grappling with Chris & Adz focuses on the world of grappling.

In this new segment podcast Chris & Adz chat about :

Gradings ( the thing your not supposed to talk about in BJJ),

Getting new people to train in your gym

New students rolling vs coloured belts rolling

Training at 100% vs training at 50%

This was a fun podcast to do, so please enjoy, leave a review and comment on our socials, feedback makes us better.

We are back, and I have a Co-Host for the surfing episodes in the form of Steve Hayes.

Steve has surfed all over the world from Indonesia to Hawaii. The combination of our stories and life experiences will be a platform for some great stories.

In this episode we talk about why the podcast has had time off, wipeouts and some war stories.

Enjoy.

James Stott is a former Royal Marines Commando. Best know for reaching the finals of Britains Got Talent in 2020 for being a fantastic and entertaining magician.

James and Adz delve into how James became interested in magic, became a Royal Marines Commando in the golden age of war fighting for a generation, and how these paths have led him down a more spiritual path with meditation, breath-work and the outdoors being his passion to help others.

Please leave some feedback if you enjoy the conversation on our social platforms or with James.