On this episode, I welcome Jon Reader, assistant coach from University of Wisconsin. Jon was a national champion for the Iowa State Cyclones, high school team mate of Brent Metcalf, coached by several legends including Cael Sanderson, Bobby Douglas, and Kevin Jackson. Coach Reader is full of awesome, positive, and motivating energy. This was an awesome episode.

Welcome to episode 42 of the WRG!

Today, I welcome Alejandro Wajner BJJ World Champion, multiple time Pan Am medalist, Pedigo Fighting Systems competitor, former NCAA wrestler, and head wrestling coach. On the interview we talk about his roots, his world title, his coach Heath Pedigo, and our thoughts about club vs school wrestling programs.

Links to click on

His Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/airwajner/?hl=en

Daisy Fresh Documentary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t03TqJ7-Oiw

Pedigo Curriculum:

https://bjjfanatics.com/products/the-daisy-fresh-curriculum-white-belt-bundle-by-heath-pedigo?srsltid=AfmBOoqTFSPJx34pj28bH9JcZizqWqv3bQ5e5jRE-hLPMXbBjdw2hGH5

On this episode of the Well Rounded Grappler, I welcome judo legend Steve Scott. Sensei Scott is the owner and founder of Welcome Mat Judo Club in Kansas City, Missouri. He has 50 years of judo and sambo experience, both as a competitor and as a coach. This episode includes the beginning of his club, some judo history in Japan and America, as well as Steve's involvement in sanctioning judo as an NCAA sport.

To check out Steve Scott, his club, his online lessons, his facebook groups, or his books, use the links below:

Judo Black Belt Association

Judo Black Belt Association

Steve Scott Training Group on Facebook

www.facebook.com/groups/stevescotttraininggroup/

Winning Judo by Steve Scott

Winning Judo: Realistic and Practical Skills for Competitive Judo

The Judo Advantage by Steve Scott

https://www.amazon.com/Judo-Advantage-Controlling-Kinesiology-Grappling/dp/1594396280/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5XYRHY0QNLIS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QMbmsZ8Djtb0yTMlsQAC9LPhmpvg_BC92ra6KhB6Thmf_-tjms5qR9xBJSSptGWB.kJiK-3ovcOgTel3MypTwsLEXKiuUOZqppxMSIc7GuAo&dib_tag=se&keywords=winning+judo+steve+scott&qid=1728407262&sprefix=winning+judo%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1

Welcome to episode 40 of the Well Rounded Grappler! I welcome Stan Banks to the podcast today. Stan is a Charlotte native, D1 All American from UNC, and current owner of Core Combat Academies.

I welcome Head Wrestling Coach Robert Parland from Coker University to the podcast! Rob and I talk about his late start in wrestling that led to him becoming head coach of a college program. This is a great story about chasing your dreams and you never know what the future might hold.

https://www.cokercobras.com/information/directory/bios/RParland

Welcome to the podcast Adam Wheeler. It was my pleasure to have this conversation with Adam. We discuss his journey of a 1-15 JV wrestler to a Olympic bronze medalist. Also, we discuss his thoughts on Greco, what motivated him, his time in the Coast Guard, his career as a firefighter, and his book featuring his life story. If you are excited to hear motivating life stories, then you will love this episode.

If you are interested in purchasing Adam's book, please contact him through Instagram.

Links for Adam Wheeler:

https://www.instagram.com/theadamwheeler/

https://fanaticwrestling.com/blogs/news/the-great-unheard-story-adam-wheeler

It is my absolute honor to welcome to the show 10th degree judo black belt Hayward Nishioka. Sensei Nishioka is the only individual awarded a 10th dan by the United States Judo Federation. On today's episode, we discuss his 70 year journey through judo and life. We talk about judo history, his start in judo in the 1950's, his career as an educator at Los Angeles City College, and his philosophies regarding judo.

https://www.usjf.com/hayward-nishioka/

https://www.facebook.com/nishiokahayward/

Let's welcome BACK TO THE PODCAST, Olympic judo player, Olympic training center coach, national champion, and a heck of a nice guy Ryan Reser. Ryan was an early guess on the show and my first judo Olympian. Please check out episode 4 to hear more about Ryan.