ROLL OR DIE

Rachael Bradshaw and Kaz Page made friends on the mat and turned it into a podcast - @thegispotpodcast! In what we believe is the first of its kind, we have collaborated with another Australian Brazilian Jiu Jitsu podcast to record together. In this episode we get to know the team behind the Gi Spot podcast, both in their own journeys and the journey of their podcast. Check out Kaz and her hubby’s “other” podcast @loveconquersthepodcast where all good podcasts are found. P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible can be found in our bio via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_Podcast Did you know we can also be found the links below, and anywhere else great podcasts are! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roll-or-die/id1519037518 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA98zTuWibpR5L_vjpRWHIg https://www.facebook.com/rollordiepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/roll_or_die_podcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2BHJ2tB4H5GLB8IImRFcXq https://australian-podcasts.com/podcast/roll-or-die

Back for his second appearance on the podcast (check out episode 101 for his last one), Oli Smith shares his nuggets of wisdom that he is well known for in his role as head grappling coach at Absolute Collingwood. Oli also shares information about his Grounded Grappling camps, which are a fun, back-to-nature experience that he is the thought child behind. Get yourself to the next camp in August and find out more below. Grounded Grappling: https://groundedgrappling.com/ https://www.instagram.com/groundedgrappling/ | @groundedgrappling P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible can be found in our bio via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_Podcast Did you know we can also be found the links below, and anywhere else great podcasts are! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roll-or-die/id1519037518 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA98zTuWibpR5L_vjpRWHIg https://www.facebook.com/rollordiepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/roll_or_die_podcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2BHJ2tB4H5GLB8IImRFcXq https://australian-podcasts.com/podcast/roll-or-die

Originally from the small South Australian town of Tumby Bay, Jake rose to prominence as a judoka, representing Australia from 2004 to 2014, including at the 2012 London Olympics. Towering at nearly 2 metres tall and weighing around 130kg, he’s a true gentle giant, known for his captivating stories about the evolution of the judo scene since he first stepped onto the mat at age 9. Today, Jake has transitioned from judo to the world of professional wrestling! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible can be found in our bio via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_Podcast Did you know we can also be found the links below, and anywhere else great podcasts are! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roll-or-die/id1519037518 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA98zTuWibpR5L_vjpRWHIg https://www.facebook.com/rollordiepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/roll_or_die_podcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2BHJ2tB4H5GLB8IImRFcXq https://australian-podcasts.com/podcast/roll-or-die

This week’s guest is an absolute standout—an inspiring individual and a true martial artist. Daz, a New Zealand native now based in Perth, holds black belts in multiple disciplines and currently trains out of Grappling Technics. In this episode, he shares valuable insights drawn from his lifelong passion for learning and problem-solving, which naturally led him to the art of jiu-jitsu. We dive into his journey through breathwork, his transition to a plant-based lifestyle, and his unwavering commitment to competition—often stepping onto the mats even during family holidays. Looking ahead, Daz will take on an extraordinary endurance challenge in October 2025: a 12-hour swim, followed by 12 hours of rest, and then a 12-hour run—all to raise awareness and support for youth mental health and suicide prevention. He’ll also be featured at the upcoming BJJ Retreats camp in Bali this November. BJJ RETREAT IN BALI November 24 to 30th 2025 With 5th Degree Teco Shinzato and Daz Mokaraka @bjj_retreats_australia https://www.bjjretreatsaustralia.com/ P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible can be found in our bio via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_Podcast Did you know we can also be found the links below, and anywhere else great podcasts are! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roll-or-die/id1519037518 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA98zTuWibpR5L_vjpRWHIg https://www.facebook.com/rollordiepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/roll_or_die_podcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2BHJ2tB4H5GLB8IImRFcXq https://australian-podcasts.com/podcast/roll-or-die

This week’s guest is a brown belt beast and a wrestling wrecking ball — Aaron Maher. We dive into his transition from the wrestling mat to the jiu jitsu tatami, how he’s fused relentless wrestling pressure with slick jits technique, and his move into coaching the next generation. With talents like Aaron on the rise, the future of Aussie grappling is looking nasty (in the best way). Don’t miss this episode! P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal! Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible can be found in our bio via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_Podcast Did you know we can also be found the links below, and anywhere else great podcasts are! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roll-or-die/id1519037518 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA98zTuWibpR5L_vjpRWHIg https://www.facebook.com/rollordiepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/roll_or_die_podcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2BHJ2tB4H5GLB8IImRFcXq https://australian-podcasts.com/podcast/roll-or-dieHi