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The Grapplezilla Podcast

Grapplezilla
Wrestling
Sambo
Judo
Shuai Jiao
Self-Defense
Jiu-Jitsu
Catch Wrestling
Ground Fighting
Violence
MMA
Women's Wrestling
Vale Tudo
High-Performance Training
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Grappling, Wrestling, BJJ, Sambo, Judo, MMA, Chidaoba, Bokh, Catch Wrestling, Shooto, SSireum and more. We live and breathe everything about the Grappling arts. The history, the inside stories, and the tips that will make you a better grappler and a better human being. Now what makes our podcast different is we can veer off into unexpected territory and like a bunch of guys in the Wrestling team l... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Tibbitts
Grappler and coach with a background in Greco, freestyle, Judo, BJJ, Sambo, and Catch Wrestling
Death Row Submission (Death Row HQ)
Episode: #47 - Adam Tibbitts - 50 Years on the Mat: Catch Wrestling, Sambo, Wrestling, BJJ & Judo
Shannon Gillespie
Coach, women's wrestling pioneer, Olympic Training Center alum
Former Olympic Training Center, USA Wrestling
Episode: #46 - Shannyn Gilespie - Wrestling's Best Kept Secret
Valentin Kalika
Renowned wrestling coach who trained Olympic and world champions; expert on Greco-Rrelero and cross-system coaching
Valentin Kalika Wrestling
Episode: #45 - Valentin Kalika - High Level Soviet Style Coaching
Taylor Weber
Three-time Pan-American champion in sports Sambo; four-time national champion in sports Sambo; combat Sambo national champion; MMA fighter
Sambo Nation Fort Worth; USA Sambo
Episode: #44 - Taylor Weber - Three-Time Sambo Champion Ready to Dominate the MMA World
Gabriel Kitober
Jiu-Jitsu coach and grappling expert
Independent coach / Gracie Barra lineage
Episode: #43 - Gabriel Kitober - BJJ’s Evolution, Brazilian Roots & Modern Newaza
Greg LeBoeuf
Martial arts instructor focused on self-defense and violence literacy
Weaponized16 / Awaken the Protector
Episode: #42 - Greg LeBoeuf - The Art of Weaponizing Violence
Emanuele Papa
Anthropologist and grappler specializing in Shuai Jiao, Bokh, SSireum, and related arts
Independent researcher/anthropologist
Episode: #41 - Emanuele Papa - WRESTLING IN CHINA: The Shuai Jiao Deep Dive!

Host

Josh Grapplezilla
Host with a focus on grappling culture, technique, and coaching philosophy.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#235
Canada/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#245
United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#232
Germany/Sports/Wrestling

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#45 - Valentin Kalika - High Level Soviet Style Coaching
Q: What is the universal language of wrestling across styles?
Pressure and timely control of tie-ups, followed by a strategic use of position to dictate the action, regardless of rule set, are foundational to all formats; the goal is to establish control first and then create opportunities to attack.
#46 - Shannyn Gilespie - Wrestling's Best Kept Secret
Q: It's very interesting—you often talk about high-performance training and a navigation-like framework for athletes. How do you think through Shannyn Gillespie's approach to pre-season preparation?
Shannon explains that his approach starts with understanding where an athlete is, especially if they started late, and then mapping an eight- to ten-step progression that balances volume, intensity, and rest. The framework emphasizes psychological readiness, gradual exposure to higher levels of effort, and spreading training and competition across the year to prevent burnout while building capacity for future seasons.

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This show centers on grappling arts across a wide spectrum, including wrestling, BJJ, Sambo, Judo, and MMA, with guests who are competitors, coaches, and researchers sharing practical technique insights, training philosophy, and culture-shaping stories. Episodes often explore cross-discipline influences, coaching methods, and the evolving landscape of grappling cultures around the world, from traditional styles to modern competition and cross-training. Notable strengths include candid coaching perspectives, high-level breakdowns of strategy and conditioning, and a willingness to address both technical and ethical aspects of grappling communities. Potential listeners should expect deep dives into technique, lineage, and training mindset, alo... more

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1. Adam Tibbitts
2. Shannon Gillespie
3. Valentin Kalika
4. Taylor Weber
5. Gabriel Kitober
6. Greg LeBoeuf
7. Emanuele Papa

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