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Hosted by Ethan Girasia · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 45 episodes
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My name is Ethan Girasia, I’m a BJJ Blue belt and love the sport, along with watching MMA. Join me as I look to interview various BJJ athletes and MMA fighters, and really get an in depth look at their lives on and off the mats!
Ethan Girasia hosts Beyond the Mats, a sports show with 45 episodes published.
In this episode we talk with Sozo Jiujitsu owner and coach, Brennen Collier! Brennen use to train at Leverage Jiujitsu in Denver but moved to Tennessee and ended up opening his own gym, he shares more about that journey,
In this episode of Beyond the Mats, Donald Rosenow joins the show. He’s a purple belt that trains out of Subhounds in Denver, owns Integrity moving, and is a partnership acquisition lead for the Colorado Wolverines Donal
In this episode we are joined by Sophia Foyer, a 19 y/o blue belt competitor who’s been training for the last 6 years. She is also the host of Combat Talk Podcast, originally starting as a radio show in her highschool vi
Dylan Ruane, a rising professional MMA fighter from Colorado Springs, discusses his journey from wrestling to MMA. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, community, and cross-training in his success. Dylan also highlig
Dylan Ruane, a rising professional MMA fighter from Colorado Springs, discusses his journey from wrestling to MMA. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, community, and cross-training in his success. Dylan also highlig
Hurricane Hope Chase, a professional MMA fighter from Pittsburgh, discusses her journey from sport karate to MMA. She credits her upbringing, including training with her sister and being inspired by Gina Carano and Chris
Hurricane Hope Chase, a professional MMA fighter from Pittsburgh, discusses her journey from sport karate to MMA. She credits her upbringing, including training with her sister and being inspired by Gina Carano and Chris
Cody Rogelstead, a 10th Planet Omaha affiliate training out of Backwoods Combat Collective Cody has been training in judo and low-level wrestling to improve his stand-up game, shifting from a guard-pulling strategy to a
Anthony McCormick fights this Friday night! June 19th LFA 235 at Freedom Hall, in Louisville Kentucky, tune in! Anthony McCormick, an undefeated professional MMA fighter from Louisville, Kentucky, discusses his journey i
Brett Moyer, a repeat guest on the podcast, reflects on his experience in the PGF season 9, describing it as a fulfilling and demanding experience. He highlights the significance of the competition and the media attentio
In the last week of her camp, Rachel talks about emotions leading up to a fight, whether it be jiujitsu, mma, or bareknuckle, the nerves don’t change. Don’t forget to check out her Pro bareknuckle boxing debut this satur
Max Stary, a 19-year-old MMA fighter from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, discusses his journey from karate to MMA. He started training martial arts at 8, transitioning to jujitsu and wrestling at 10, and eventually focusing on M
This week, Rachel focused on improving her cardio with bike sprints and sparring rounds, receiving feedback from her coach. She feels mentally ready for the fight, experiencing a mix of high and low emotions as the fight
Eben Petrides is a 19 year old martial artist from Hillsborough , North Carolina, where he trains at the Fighting Society. He trains jiujitsu, judo and wrestling along side coaching kids soccer and going to school to bec
Kenneth Cade Risen, a 19-year-old MMA fighter from Colorado Springs, started training in martial arts at 17, initially focusing on grappling before transitioning to MMA. He credits his brother, Dylan, for motivating him
Rachel is in week five of her fight camp, feeling more confident and prepared than the previous week. Her coach increased the intensity of her training after she expressed a need for more challenging workouts. Rachel is
Matt Wahlstrom, a 45-year-old black belt under Tom DeBlass and founder of Epic Roll BJJ, shares his journey in Jiu-Jitsu and how he made it this far. He discovered BJJ through the UFC, despite initial struggles, he becam
Rachel Beauchamp reflects on week four of her bare-knuckle boxing fight camp, highlighting a successful sparring session with her coach and positive progress in her training. She emphasizes the importance of controlled s
Xavier Bermudez, a 22-year-old MMA fighter from South Carolina, shares his story with Beyond the Mats this week! He discovered MMA in Oklahoma after moving from New Jersey, where he grew up in foster care. Xavier believe
In week 3 of Rachel Beauchamp’s Pro bareknuckle boxing camp, she struggles with balancing rest with training. Having a scare on Wednesday, she looks to lock in some well deserved rest time. Rachel Beauchamp discusses her
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