Theo Haig is a 27-year-old Middleweight (184) Pro MMA fighter training out of AKA in San Jose, CA. Theo has a record 4-0-0 (wins-loss-draw). Theo is currently ranked 43 of 177 in the West; 21 of 87 in California and 163 of 634 in the United States. Theo holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ron Keslar of American Elite Grappling and is a strength and condition coach ..read more

Alberto Juarez is the Founder of Team Daruma Dojo. He is a 3rd degree blackbelt under MMA veteran and 4th degree blackbelt Ricardo Barros and Judo blackbelt under Olympic Trials silver medalist and Sr National Champion David Williams from the legendary SJSU Judo team. Alberto is a lifelong martial artist starting Jiu Jitsu in 2003. Immediately, within a few years, he found his passion for teaching. Amassing 15 years of experience working with adults & kids to help them learn martial arts, gain confidence, and learn the importance of fitness and discipline. Earning his BS in Kinesiology fro ..read more

Matt Guffey is a brown belt in Brazilian jiu Jitsu under Caio terra, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, functional range conditioning mobility specialist, and functional strength coach. He owns Victory High Performance, a strength and conditioning facility for grapplers in San Jose, CA. Today, Matt and I discussed prepping for competition from approximately 4 weeks out, warming for competition the day of the tournament using full body CARs, as well as distance management from long, medium and close-range engagements in jiu-jitsu. As a reminder and or announcement, Matt will be c ..read more

Miko Hytonen is a Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and an instructor at Lilius Barnatt Martial Arts in Torremolinos, Malaga, Spain. Miko can be found on Instagram @chokes_and_more where Miko demonstrates a plethora of Jiu-Jitsu submissions and technical knowledge with his personal flare. Miko has two instructionals available on BJJFanatics.com titled “Lapel Chokes from Everywhere” and “No Gi Chokes from Everywhere”. During our conversation, Miko and I discussed Gi vs. No Gi, grip setups for guard passing, competition, growing up in gang life and how his life has changed for the better due to ..read more

James “Tenacity” Tomlinson otherwise known simply as “JT” is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is one of the first certified kettlebell trainers in Australia. James has helped to pave the way for kettlebells in the Aussie Strength & Conditioning scene. JT is a Co-Founder of Bulletproof for BJJ as well as Co-Host of the Bulletproof for BJJ Podcast. JT is also the developer of the JiuGo tabletop card game. During our conversation we discuss how James became involved in strength and conditioning, personal training, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as the Bulletproof for BJJ “Standards” p ..read more

Vernon Kirk is a dedicated BJJ Black Belt under Rubens Rodriguez as well as a Bushido Judo back belt. Vernon returns for his second appearance on the podcast! We discuss various aspects of competing in Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Sanbo; the kimura and knee slicing passing; drop seoi-nage and tamoe-nage ..read more

Mike Mahaffey is a first-degree black belt in BJJ under Chris Haueter and Matt Linsemier out of Magic BJJ in Lansing, Michigan. Mike is a lifelong martial artist, who started training in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 14. Mike also holds black belt ranks in Tae Kwon Do and Karate and has trained in kali and Kobudo as well. Mike first experienced jiu jitsu in 1995 but didn’t start serious study of the art until 2006 and has been training BJJ ever since. Mike enjoys competing and coaching BJJ, and now at the age of 51, hopes to help older and younger practitioners alike get the most out of their trai ..read more

Terry Seeton is the co-host of the Limitless Radiocast along with Chad Kuhn. Terry is a BJJ Blue belt and trains at East Coast Martial Arts in Canton, Ohio under BBJ Black Belt Chad Kuhn which is an affiliate of 4th degree black belt, James Clingerman.   Terry can be reached on Instagram @limitless_radiocast ..read more

Josh McKinney is a 20x IBJJF gold medalist and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under UFC veteran Kyle Watson. Josh is the Owner of Head Nod HQ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies in Granite City and Jerseyville, IL., and the host of the successful podcast “I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show”. I had a great conversation with Josh McKinney today. Josh is one of my favorite Jiu-Jitsu podcasters who I have personally learned a lot from by listen to his podcast the I suck at jiujitsu show. I always look forward to Tuesdays and Thursday when Josh puts out new content. Today’s conversation will not disappoint ..read more

Matthew is a 41-year-old San Jose native, married father of three and has been tattooing since 2005. Matthew owns and operates his own tattoo show, The Holy Scythe Tattoo in San Jose, CA. Matthew Tillman is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Caio Terra. The Newaza Podcast is now sponsored by Leao Optics!! Leao Optics is the original Jiu-Jitsu sunglasses company, founded in Southern California and trusted worldwide! They make unique, high quality, handcrafted wood sunglasses with a Jiu-Jitsu influenced design. This is truly a brand made by Jiu-Jitsu people for Jiu-Jitsu people. They hav ..read more