We're Kicking It | The Stories Behind the Legends and warriors of Martial arts greats

Jose Flores Interviews Jiu-Jitsu legend Prof. Evaldo Lima about his inspiring career and journey in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Prof. Evaldo is a direct Black Belt under Royce and Rodrigo Gracie.Evaldo was in the Brazilian Airforce, he knows first-hand the effectiveness of jiu jitsu in self defense & combat.   He is also an IBJJF Gold Medalist as well as in other leagues.  Prof. Evaldo is still active in competing and teaches world-wide. He was appointed as one of the Board Members  of Kuwait's International Jiujitsu league due to the knowledge and passion of the art. He opened Neutral Grounds jiu jitsuin Long Beach in Dec 2003. Neutral Grounds  currently has 9 Black Belts under Prof. Evaldo Lima. Royce Gracie’s Sparring partner during the days of Pride, K-1, UFC.IBJJF- Gold medalist in World.Pan Ams, European, Long Beach, Dallas, Las Vegas, Best of the West, Grappler’s Quest.Appointed Board member of Kuwait’s International ’ jiu jitsu Federation.Interested in training with Evaldo Lima, visit him at Neutral Grounds Jiu Jitsu

Sifu Thomas Martin *Founder & Master of LAMA KENPO Martial Art System  * 48 years Martial Arts experience  *Lama Kenpo system 6th Degree Black Belt *Black Belt in Judo *Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do/Chang Moo Kwon (same instructor) *Skilled in Kaihewalu Lua (Hawaiian Martial Art) *Skilled in Escrima, Kali (Filipino fighting and weapon arts) *Military Service U.S.M.C. /GRUNT/Guarded Nuclear & Nutron weapons/Specialist in Counter Gorilla Tactics/Trained hand to hand quick kill course 1st Marine Division  *L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy  *Law Enforcement Force Expert/Instructor *3 time Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee

Mike Pombeiro is a Kenpo Karate instructor and MMA artist. Mike has been considered one of the Worlds greatest Sport Karate  fighter. A few of his accolades are Diamond nationals champion, International sport karate association world championship champion, NASKA Tournament champion, National Black belt league world title, #1 light heavyweight fighter in NBL.3 X NBL (National Blackbelt League) Champion2 X NASKA Overall ChampionBlack belt Hall of Fame “Competitor of the year” 2 X Rolex Challenge winnerWAKO Gold and Bronze medalist for team USA84kg WAKO World ChampionIrish Open Open Weight ChampionTeam Paul Mitchell member/sponsor. Hear more about Mike and his fighting tips at his podcast Compete national champion.Point Fighter Live PodcastBlack Belt Magazine Article about Mike Pombeiro

Jose Interviews Paulo Guillobel as we learn about his  outstanding career in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Winning or going to the finals in almost every tournament he has competed in, he is considered one of the top fighters of his generation.Paulo was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the birthplace of Jiu-Jitsu. He began his Jiu-Jitsu training in 1988 with Professor Jorge Pereira, a black belt trained by Master Rickson Gracie. In 1996, at the age of twenty-two, Paulo was awarded his black belt. In 1997, Paulo also competed in his MMA competition and came out as champion. At the same time that Paulo was becoming a Jiu-Jitsu expert, he graduated and got a degree in Business from one to the top universities in Brazil. However, his passion for Jiu-Jitsu drove Paulo to keep up with his athletic career and also to begin his career as an instructor.Toward the end of 1999, Paulo arrived in the United States. He had been invited by the world-renowned Machado family to be part of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team in the USA and to become one of their instructors. After arriving in the U.S., Paulo continued his winning streak in major Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling competitions including the World No-Gi championship, Pan American Championship, U.S. Open, Grappling Games and many others. He is indeed an international master of Jiu-Jitsu. He is now combining his athletic skills with his business skills to teach children and adults.Today Paulo has opened his own academy in San Clemente and expanded his involvement with the community teaching Jiu-Jitsu and promoting a healthy style of self-defense here in southern California.2 Times World Champion No Gi 2008 and 20116 Times  Pan American Champion: 2015, 2012, 201 1, 2010, 2006 and 20035th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-JitsuAuthor of the best seller, Mastering The 21 Immutable Principles Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu;Certified by International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu FederationStudying BJJ since 1988More than 20 years of teaching (since 1991)Dedicates 100% of his time teachingMore than 50 titles as a CompetitorBorn in Rio de Janeiro, birth place of BJJBusiness DegreeHe is under guidance of 6x World Champion Saulo RibeiroHis hobbies are surf, snowboarding, paintball and chessPurchase Paulo's Book: Mastering The 21 Immutable Principles Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Entertaining and super funny interview with the amazing Joel Santiago. Joel is a Black Belt in jiu jitsu studying under Evaldo Lima. He is also a main coach at Neutral Grounds JiuJitsu Academy, in Signal Hill, California.  Joel Santiago 30 years old, been training jiu jitsu since 17 years old. Started competing as a black belt, claims to be "the next big thing" "future world champion" When you ask him what got him started in jiu jitsu, his answer is always the same, "wwe and video games"