Combat Contenders: The Fighter's Guide Book

EP. 10: Promotion Commotion feat. Gary Grant Jr. of USKA Fights

Welcome back to Episode 10 of Combat Contenders: The Fighters Guidebook. After a short hiatus, we are back with another episode, featuring Gary Grant Jr. Gary is the founder of Grant Martial Arts, designer of the famous Circular Ring patented for Bare Knuckle FC, and promoter & matchmaker of USKA Fight Sports based out of the mid-Atlantic United States. Grab your notebook as Gary and I discuss what fighters should look for when booking fights with certain promotions, as well as what makes a promotion want to sign and continually resign fighters to their shows. Episode Sponsor: https://tenacitynperseveranceclothing.com/ [https://tenacitynperseveranceclothing.com/] 15% Code: DoubleDecker15

EP. 09: Eat to Compete feat. Oliver Lopez M.S.

In EP. 09 of Combat Contenders: The Fighters Guide Book, we have a technical conversation today as we are joined by dietician and Jiu jitsu brown belt, Oliver Lopez. Oliver goes deep into what it means to fuel an athlete’s body, whether it be for performance, recovery, or cutting weight. So sit back, grab a note book, and let’s jump in.

EP. 08: Teamwork Makes the Team Work feat. Brandon Sonoda

What does it take to be a good teammate? How can you support other fighters at your gym? Today, Brandon Sonoda and I discuss what it is like to foster a relationship amongst fighters and build trustworthy and beneficial training situations. Today's episode is sponsored by Tenacity and Perseverance Clothing. TNP is a Latin founded, faith based workout apparel brand with t-shirts, shorts and hoodies. Use code DoubleDecker15 at https://tenacitynperseveranceclothing.com for 15% off your entire order.

EP. 07: This is the Way feat. Rael "T-Storm" Baisden

Today I am joined by head coach of Chop and Chops MMA Rael Baisden. We discuss what he believes is the purpose, mindset, and meaning of martial arts by diving deep into his history, upbringing in Brooklyn, NY, and his purpose for training.

EP. 06: It's all in your head my bro feat. Jaime Perea

Today, I am joined by co-founder and coach of Chop and Chops MMA, Jaime Perea. As a former MMA fighter with a wealth of martial arts knowledge to share, we unpack some of the skills and tools necessary to learn martial arts, and the mindset required to continue to pursue the sport.