Hear about working professional Dr. Cristiano Merheb and his involvement in the academy. Dr. Merheb has helped a number of Jiu-jitsu/MMA/Muay Thai/Boxing practitioners, both professional and amateur to cut weight and gain muscle mass. Learn more about what he does for athletes and everyday people in a way that fits the Jiu-jitsu lifestyle.
 
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 Murilo Bustamante interviewed at BTT academy in Lagoa. Hear the latest on what is happening with the legend in the sports of BJJ and MMA. *Also listen to Tor Troéng interview to hear more about the opponent he was slated to fight in Superior Challenge on CRPC #14.
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Connection Rio Podcast #17 



Renato "Babalu" Sobral on upcoming fight with Dan Henderson in StrikeForce, wanting to fight in Jungle FC again, where he goes in Rio and more.
 
 
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Master Marcus Soares, 7th degree black belt under the late Carlson Gracie on: training at multiple academies under different teams; importance of training with kimono, development of Jiu-jitsu in North America, and more!
 
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Professional athlete turned Jungle FC promoter, Wallid Ismail invites athletes World wide to compete in Jungle FC, allowing an opportunity to reach the "Big league". Wallid also pays respect to the UFC and Dana White; talks card for this weekend's Jungle FC airing on ESPN Desportes, Saturday the 18th and more!
 
 
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 Sweedish MMA star Tor Troéng on upcoming fight against big name Carioca (native of Rio) in Superior Challenge 6, places to take a girlfriend/wife in Rio, best view in the city and a little more on this short episode of the Connection Rio Podcast.
 
 
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 Gracie Fusion Team Manager and BJJ black belt Carlo Malta interview. History of Gracie Barra Combat Team`s formation, news on Rafael dos Anjos and a few words on his behalf, plus news on Delson Heleno and Deigo Braga.
 
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 2x Brazilian National Champion, 3rd Degree BJJ black belt Regis Calixto at Garbriel "Napão" Gopnzaga's academy in MA. Regis earned his black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. and is a student of Roberto "Gordo" Corea, training and teaching at Gordo Jiu-Jitsu in Rio de Janeio. 

Regis will be conducting seminars and teaching privately at Team Link academy in MA. 

More info contact Regis: regiscalixto@gmail.com

Ricardo Liborio black belt, accomplished Jiu-jitsu/Submission specialist and head of the Frontline Academy in Olso, Norway, Eduardo "Teta" Rios. Hear suggestions for places to visit in the city of Rio de Janeiro, development of Jiu-Jitsu in Norway, how he got his nickname, and more.
 
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 Professional athlete and World traveler "Mad" Jack Magee talks about what is on the horizon for competitions, and gives advice to visitors to the city of Rio de Janerio.