Sav’s Stories

E9: In The Arena - Part Two (Comp Parents)

Following on from E8 with Coach Ifa, in E9 Benny and Sav chat with Clint and Jeff - two comp dads  - about their experiences supporting their children through the build up to comp day and then the matches themselves. This is a really inspiring episode with two thoughtful and articulate dads who are representative of the community of dedicated parents that make Gracie Botany the incredible academy it is.

E8: In the Arena Part One

In this episode of Sav Stories, Sav invites Ifa - one of the children's coaches from Gracie Botany -  on to the pod to chat about all things kids competition. From preparing them in the academy prior to the competition to support on the day, this episode had so much content we had to split it into two parts! Perfect for (understandably) nervous parents wanting more information about what happens once their kid signs up for a comp.

E7: It’s A White Kind Of Episode

In Episode 7 of Sav's Stories, Benny and Sav take a break from our roster of guests and take it all the way back to the beginning -  white belt. Starting with a chat about White Belt Foundation Classes, this episode discusses Sav's own white belt experiences as well as the discovery of his passion for teaching Foundation Classes. And in continuing the white theme, the Sway Man joins us in his first appearance to discuss gi care and hygiene including the contentious topic of belt washing.  Why is Pat on the cover? Listen to find out!

E6: Chrys, Sirena & Wendy Join Sav to Chat About Women In BJJ and Competing

In this highly anticipated episode of Sav's Stories, we invited Chrys, Sirena & Wendy on the pod to chat about women in BJJ and the growth of women's classes. We also took the opportunity to discuss their success in some high level competition. To say that we are looking forward to having them back as guests is an understatement! 

E5: Owen Gee Kee Joins Sav to Discuss The Road to Black Belt, Gracie Underdog and Listener Q’s

In our fifth episode of Sav' Stories we invited Owen Gee Kee from Gracie Miranda to sit down with Sav and discuss their shared journey to black belt - although who got to black first is entirely unimportant!. From how and where they started as white belts to opening Gracie Underdog together (great name... great name!) to starting their own academies, this episode really highlights the bonds that lifelong journeys through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu create.  

E4: Kianoa talks about learning from defeat and working with Sav

Episode 4 of Sav’s Stories features Sav’s son Kianoa who has recently been awarded his green belt (and if you haven’t seen a picture of THAT hug go and check out our insta). Kianoa discusses competing at a high level, learning from defeat and his love of working with his dad at Gracie Botany. A great episode for kids and adults alike and a really heartwarming episode about a father and son’s shared passion.  

E3: Lucas Sachs Talks Comp Prep and Nervous P

In our 3rd episode of Sav Stories, Sav and Benny welcome their first guest from outside of @graciebotany - Lucas Sachs from Gracie Artarmon.
In his chat on the podcast prior to competing in the IBJJF comp in Melbourne (he won! 🎉🎉🎉), Lucas shares his philosophy about competing, his comp prep and nervous p!
We are so incredibly grateful to Lucas for sharing such a sincere and entertaining insight into the preparation of a true BJJ champion and a really really nice guy!

E2: Christian, Kaynan, Gen YouTube & Listener Q’s

In this episode Sav covers everything from coffee to techniques he picked up in a seminar with Kaynan Duarte and somewhere in there he chats with this weeks guest - Christian about the start of the bromance that brought them to Gracie Botany 
 

E1: SAV, Brazil & Master Royler Gracie

In this first episode get introduced to Sav - owner and Professor of Gracie Botany. Listen to the story of how he began his Jiu Jitsu journey as well as his first trip to the homeland of Jiu Jitsu in Brazil.