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The Old Man Grappling Hour is where Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Kevin Gallagher breaks down the world of grappling, MMA, and combat sports — with a mix of insight,...
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The Old Man Grappling Hour is where Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Kevin Gallagher breaks down the world of grappling, MMA, and combat sports — with a mix of insight, humor, and unapologetic old man talk.
From UFC stories and jiu jitsu philosophy to training hacks and life off the mats, Kevin bring decades of experience (and plenty of laughs) to every episode. Whether you’re deep into the fight game or just love real conversations with fighters, coaches, and characters from the combat sports world, this podcast keeps it raw, funny, and relatable.
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From UFC stories and jiu jitsu philosophy to training hacks and life off the mats, Kevin bring decades of experience (and plenty of laughs) to every episode. Whether you’re deep into the fight game or just love real conversations with fighters, coaches, and characters from the combat sports world, this podcast keeps it raw, funny, and relatable.
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21 SET 2026 · Ryan Londot of Aegis Performance Institute joins Kevin to break down neurofeedback, EEG brain training, neuroplasticity, sleep, concussion recovery, and peak performance.Ryan shares the personal health journey that led him into neurofeedback and explains how practitioners measure brain activity, identify patterns, and use real-time visual, auditory, and tactile feedback to train the brain.Kevin also shares his own experience after several months of neurofeedback, including major improvements he says he's noticed in sleep, calmness, word recall, and mental clarity.They get into SMR training, brain mapping, operant conditioning, post-concussion protocols, CTE and contact sports, the role of placebo, and why athletes, entrepreneurs, first responders, military personnel, and other high performers are looking for ways to gain an extra 1–3%.It's part neuroscience conversation, part Kevin turning himself into the experiment—and exactly the kind of rabbit hole Old Man Grappling Hour was built for. 🎙️ Subscribe to Old Man Grappling Hour for more BJJ, UFC stories, and old man wisdom every week.
📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinggallagherbjj
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13 AGO 2026 · Kevin Gallagher and Sonny Parlin are back together on Old Man Grappling Hour. Sonny is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, owner of Gracie Bradenton, longtime friend of Kevin's, and one of the original co-hosts of the podcast. This week, there isn't an interview or one big topic to dissect. Kevin and Sonny catch up on their personal lives, talk about what's happening in Jiu Jitsu and grappling, share perspectives from decades spent training and coaching, and inevitably wander into stories from their past. It's BJJ, coaching, life, old friends, good stories, and the kind of conversation that made Old Man Grappling Hour what it is. If you enjoy Jiu Jitsu podcasts that feel less like formal interviews and more like hanging out after training with a couple of experienced black belts, this one's for you. 🎙️ Subscribe to Old Man Grappling Hour for more BJJ, UFC stories, and old man wisdom every week.
📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinggallagherbjj
💬 Leave a review to help other grapplers find the show!
11 LUG 2026 · Kevin sits down with longtime friend, former training partner, ADCC veteran and Grappling Academy owner Dan Martinez to examine the rapidly changing world of professional jiu-jitsu.
Can UFC BJJ finally create a sustainable career path for grapplers, or will exclusivity, divided rosters and competing tournament systems prevent fans from seeing the best possible matches? Kevin and Dan discuss the pressure UFC BJJ could place on ADCC, the rise of open tournaments, the role of money and social-media influence, and whether the athletes who helped build professional no-gi grappling are being left behind.
They also explore why social-media techniques cannot replace a structured jiu-jitsu system, why fundamentals continue to survive every evolution of the sport, and why future ADCC-level athletes may need to begin training like Olympians from childhood.
The conversation eventually turns personal as Kevin and Dan reflect on self-funding competition careers, trading private lessons for travel, competing for little or no money, managing injuries, building successful academies and discovering a new form of competition through business and coaching.
They close by discussing how an academy develops its own identity, why higher belts should become leaders, and how coaches can prevent jiu-jitsu schools from becoming personality cults.Topics include:
• UFC BJJ versus ADCC
• The financial reality of professional grappling
• UFC BJJ Opens and tournament rules
• Social media’s effect on jiu-jitsu development
• Fundamentals versus viral techniques
• Developing young competitors
• Transitioning from competitor to academy owner
• Healthy leadership and gym culture
• Why Kevin and Dan still love competing
Dan Martinez is the owner of Grappling Academy in Bradenton, Florida. 🎙️ Subscribe to Old Man Grappling Hour for more BJJ, UFC stories, and old man wisdom every week.
📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinggallagherbjj
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8 GIU 2026 · In this solo episode of Old Man Grappling Hour, Kevin Gallagher discusses one of the most important skills in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: guard passing.
Beyond its technical value, guard passing develops mental toughness, resilience, decision making, and self-defense awareness. Kevin explains why passing the guard is a foundational skill that helps create a complete grappler and how the lessons learned while passing extend far beyond the mats.
Topics include:
🥋 Building a well-rounded BJJ game
🧠 Mental toughness through pressure
⚡ Developing better decision making
🛡️ Self-defense applications of guard passing
💪 Why every serious grappler should invest in this skill
Whether you're a white belt or black belt, this episode will change how you think about guard passing. 🎙️ Subscribe to Old Man Grappling Hour for more BJJ, UFC stories, and old man wisdom every week.
📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinggallagherbjj
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29 GEN 2026 · Premier boxing and bare knuckle fighting trainer Jahaad Wingfield joins Kevin Gallagher on Old Man Grappling Hourto talk about what it really takes to build fighters.From old school boxing principles to modern training methods, Jahaad explains what works, what doesn’t, and why mindset and discipline matter more than talent.Topics include:
- Old school vs new school boxing training
- Bare knuckle boxing and bare knuckle fighting
- The mindset required to be a fighter
- How upbringing shapes performance and potential
- Coaching fighters inside and outside the gym
Raw, honest, and grounded in experience—this episode is for fighters, coaches, and fans who respect the grind. 🎙️ Subscribe to Old Man Grappling Hour for more BJJ, UFC stories, and old man wisdom every week.
📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinggallagherbjj
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15 GEN 2026 · In this episode of Old Man Grappling Hour, Kevin Gallagher talks with Scott, a former Marine, about psychedelic therapy as a tool for healing, addiction recovery, and personal growth.
They discuss how guided psychedelic experiences, when approached safely and intentionally, can help people better understand their thoughts, emotions, and destructive patterns. Kevin also shares how psychedelics helped him personally, and they explore the growing body of research supporting therapeutic use.
Topics include:
- Psychedelic therapy vs. recreational use
- Healing trauma and addiction through guided experiences
- Veteran mental health and stigma
- Michael Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind
- Jim Fadiman’s The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide
- The role of MAPS in research and education
This episode is educational, grounded, and focused on responsibility—not hype.
📧 Contact Scott: 🎙️ Subscribe to Old Man Grappling Hour for more BJJ, UFC stories, and old man wisdom every week.
📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinggallagherbjj
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1 GEN 2026 · This week on Old Man Grappling Hour, it’s just Kevin Gallagher and Sonny Parlin back together — no guest, no agenda, just honest conversation.They cover what’s happening in BJJ and combat sports right now, swap stories from their years as athletes and coaches, and do what they’ve always done best: mix insight with humor and a little misbehavior.If you listen for the stories, the chemistry, and the laughs — this episode delivers. 🎙️ Subscribe to Old Man Grappling Hour for more BJJ, UFC stories, and old man wisdom every week.
📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinggallagherbjj
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20 NOV 2025 · Jiu Jitsu black belt Charles Harriot joins Kevin Gallagher on Old Man Grappling Hour to share stories from his incredible journey teaching and training at 90+ schools in 26 countries. A lifelong martial artist who left a software career to follow his passion full-time, Charles has become known for his global travels, creative teaching style, and deep love of community.
In this episode:
- 🌍 What it’s like living as a traveling martial artist
- 🥋 Lessons learned from teaching around the world
- 💡 How culture and connection shape Jiu Jitsu
- 😂 Hilarious stories and memorable people from the road
- ❤️ Why Jiu Jitsu remains one of the most global, connected communities in sports
If you love Jiu Jitsu stories, travel, and mindset, this is a can’t-miss episode. 🎙️ Subscribe to Old Man Grappling Hour for more BJJ, UFC stories, and old man wisdom every week.
📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinggallagherbjj
💬 Leave a review to help other grapplers find the show!
25 OTT 2025 · Simon “J.J.” Racaza is a multi-time world champion in competitive shooting and a former federal law-enforcement instructor. On this episode of Old Man Grappling Hour, he joins Kevin Gallagher to dig into what it means to master one discipline, then pivot into another: martial arts, coaching, mindset and performance.
What you’ll hear:
- J.J.’s path: junior shooter, world titles, record-breaking performance.
- The shooting mindset – precision, focus, discipline – and how it applies to Jiu Jitsu and grappling.
- (Placeholder) MAT/HIS story segments about Jiu Jitsu, gym culture, training evolution.
- What elite performers across disciplines get right (and what they often miss).
For athletes, coaches, martial-artists, or anyone who values performance and transition—this episode delivers insight from one of the best. 🎙️ Subscribe to Old Man Grappling Hour for more BJJ, UFC stories, and old man wisdom every week.
📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinggallagherbjj
💬 Leave a review to help other grapplers find the show!
9 OTT 2025 · Former UFC and WEC lightweight Jamie Varner joins Kevin Gallagher on Old Man Grappling Hour for an unfiltered look at the evolution of MMA, life as a fighter, and the lessons he’s carried from the cage to everyday life.
In this episode:
- 🥊 The early days of mixed martial arts and how the sport has evolved
- 🧠 The fighter’s mindset and what keeps athletes pushing through pain
- 🥋 Jiu Jitsu’s influence on MMA and training today
- 💥 Jamie’s most memorable fights and career moments
- 🎯 Challenges of being a pro fighter and finding identity after competition
Raw, honest, and nostalgic — this episode delivers insight for fight fans, Jiu Jitsu practitioners, and anyone who respects the grind. 🎙️ Subscribe to Old Man Grappling Hour for more BJJ, UFC stories, and old man wisdom every week.
📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinggallagherbjj
💬 Leave a review to help other grapplers find the show!
The Old Man Grappling Hour is where Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Kevin Gallagher breaks down the world of grappling, MMA, and combat sports — with a mix of insight,...
mostra di più
The Old Man Grappling Hour is where Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Kevin Gallagher breaks down the world of grappling, MMA, and combat sports — with a mix of insight, humor, and unapologetic old man talk.
From UFC stories and jiu jitsu philosophy to training hacks and life off the mats, Kevin bring decades of experience (and plenty of laughs) to every episode. Whether you’re deep into the fight game or just love real conversations with fighters, coaches, and characters from the combat sports world, this podcast keeps it raw, funny, and relatable.
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From UFC stories and jiu jitsu philosophy to training hacks and life off the mats, Kevin bring decades of experience (and plenty of laughs) to every episode. Whether you’re deep into the fight game or just love real conversations with fighters, coaches, and characters from the combat sports world, this podcast keeps it raw, funny, and relatable.
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| Autore | Sonny Parlin & Kevin Gallagher |
| Organizzazione | Clear Commo Studios |
| Categorie | Sport , Cultura e società |
| Sito | - |
| ian.gracietrinity@gmail.com |
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