Black Belt Banter Podcast

Tulsa Police Officer Shane Pryce stops by the studio to hang out with Todd and Clinton and talk about how Jiu Jitsu has come in handy as a law enforcement officer, gives us the lowdown on narcotics in Tulsa, and tells some crazy cop stories. 

Thomas Williams, owner of Balanced Bodies in Midtown Tulsa and black belt in BJJ, OK stops by the studio to talk about his journey in martial arts, his approach to being a referee, and how his Jiu Jitsu program and Balanced Bodies got started.

Dylan Smith, owner of Shah Mat Jiu Jitsu in Enid, OK, hangs out with Todd and Clinton and talks about his MMA days, a business contest he is hoping to win to help expand his gym, and how Shah Mat Jiu Jitsu got started.

Mike Mullinax, owner of Rogue Jiu Jitsu in Owasso, OK, stops by the studio to talk with Todd and Clinton about his martial arts and Jiu Jitsu journey, how Rogue Jiu Jitsu got started, and what it's like to own a gym. 

Tulsa Police Officer Andrea Morey sits down with Todd and Clinton to talk about what it's like being a female police officer, why she got into Jiu Jitsu, and what she feels is the most rewarding part of being a police officer.

Omar French, owner of Omar French Jiu Jitsu stops by the studio to hang out with Todd and Clinton and tell about how he got his start in Jiu Jitsu, traveling around the world, and how having goals is important motivation.

Blake Hayes, founder of Sheepdog Jiu Jitsu, stops by to tell about how he got started in martial arts, what the Tulsa scene was like before there were any black belts around, and how to find value in Jiu Jitsu no matter who you are.

Professor Christian Derr, owner and head trainer at Clinch Martial Arts Academy in Owasso, OK stops in the studio to talk about how he got into martial arts, how Clinch got started, and the many merits of Jiu Jitsu and how it has impacted his life.

Shep Fuller from Team Takedown stops in the studio to talk about his martial arts and law enforcement background, how Jiu Jitsu helped him after getting out of the army, and why every first responder should learn Jiu Jitsu. Shep is offering to help any law enforcement officer who wants to learn martial arts and is even certified to sign off on CLEAT hours.

Clay Marrs, owner of the Factory Grappling Club in Tulsa, OK, stops in to talk about how he got into martial arts, how he started the Factory Grappling Club, and his career serving his community as a firefighter.

Venn Johns sits down with Todd and Clinton to talk about bull riding for PBR, being on ABC's American Ninja Warrior and how he opened his gym BA Ninja Warrior in Broken Arrow, OK after his first time competing on the show, and how he got into Jiu Jitsu.

Detective Chase Calhoun of the Tulsa Police Homicide Department, sits down with Todd and Clinton and tells us about his job as a homicide detective, his role on AE's TV show The First 48, and how Jiu Jitsu is able to help in the multiple facets of his life. Follow Detective Calhoun on Instagram @chasecalhoun4

Professor Jonny Carson joins Todd and Clinton in the studio and talks about his days training with the Scrap Pack, his new love of teaching, and how BJJ and MMA have enriched his life.

The DeMoss brothers, Danny and Mark, come by the studio to talk about faith, family, and fighting.

Professor Kelly Rundle joins Todd and Clinton in the studio and talks about how he got his start in BJJ later in life, his experience as a referee at tournaments, and what he feels is the best and most important aspect of Jiu Jitsu.

Karl Stone, owner of Stone BJJ, stops by the studio to talk about his charity BST kids, how Stone BJJ got started, and his Jiu Jitsu journey.

UFC veteran Daniel "Ninja" Roberts sits down with Todd and Clinton to talk about how he got his start in MMA, his career in the UFC, and his love and passion for Jiu Jitsu.

Professor James (pronounced Jamz) Partridge, owner of Brothers Jiu Jitsu sits down and talks about how his life and Jiu Jitsu became so entwined, how Brothers got started, and the finer points of owning a gym.

"Magic" Matt Dixon sits down with Todd and Clinton to talk about his upcoming titles defense and how he got his start in MMA.

Jonas Goins comes into the studio to talk about his jiu jitsu journey, how starting BJJ later in life helped him, and his love to compete.