Fighting for Your Life

Miguel and Sonja dive into what it really means to pursue mastery, breaking down the myth of shortcuts in both jiu jitsu and life. From years spent at blue belt to the reality that belts, stripes, and rules are all...

Miguel sits down with Randy Williams for a raw, honest conversation that goes far beyond technique—diving into foster care, loss, fatherhood, and the mindset that shaped his approach to jiu-jitsu.

Miguel sits down with Vincent, the creator of Mexican Martial Arts and Grand Master Jesse, for a raw and revealing conversation about identity, creativity, and perseverance. From a sheltered childhood shaped by classic...

Miguel sits down with Alex "Bushido Zed" Chenard to trace the raw beginnings of Streetbeefs West Coast, from meeting in the middle of the desert and tearing out bushes to create a makeshift fight pit to building a...

Miguel sits down with Streetbeefs West Coast Hall of Famer and legend Wero for a raw conversation about building something real from the ground up. They break down how the Hotbox started as a short-term idea and grew...

In this episode, Miguel sits down with Marine veteran, musician, and Wounded Warrior Project spokesperson Sal Gonzalez, who shares his incredible story of resilience after being blown up by an IED. The two first met at...

In this episode, Miguel sits down with Bryan Gunter, co-founder of PorradaUSA app available on iphone, to talk about how the lessons from the mats translate far beyond the gym. Bryan, a blue belt and World Masters...

Miguel interviews Carl Richey, a newly crowned IBJJF World Masters gold medalist, in an emotional conversation that goes far beyond the mats. Carl opens up about the years of sacrifice, doubt, injuries, parenting, and...

In this episode, Miguel talks to Gonzalez Grappling Head Coaches Jason Gonzalez and his son Lil Jay about what makes the bond inside a jiu jitsu gym unlike anything else in sports. From the grind of training partners...

In this episode, Miguel sits down with his wife Sonja Ramirez, who recently started training Jiu Jitsu and just experienced her first real injury—a knee tweak that opened the door to a much deeper conversation. They...

In this episode, Miguel sits down with Darius "Humble Beast" Ryan, a rising Streetbeefs West Coast fighter known for smiling mid-fight and bringing heart to every round. From childhood dreams of WWE to real-life...

In this powerful episode, Miguel sits down with Caleb, Matt, Chris, and Phil at the 2025 Veterans Breakthrough Jiu Jitsu Retreat to talk about how this nonprofit is changing lives. Veterans Breakthrough is helping...

In this episode, Miguel sits down with Martin "Tiny Tank" Rubio, one of the original driving forces behind Streetbeefs West Coast. From backyard brawls in high school to building a multi-state movement, Tiny Tank shares...

Miguel sits down with "Naughty" Nate Smith, host of the Forever a White Belt Podcast and coach at Columbia River Jiu Jitsu and Reptilian Top Team, for a deep dive into the mindset that keeps martial artists growing...

Miguel sits down with Phil and Kyle from Veterans Breakthrough, along with Dave, a scholarship recipient whose life has been transformed by jiu jitsu. Veterans Breakthrough is helping military veterans find purpose and...