Primal Radio

Jim & Tom are joined by Nick Portella of NickPortellaMMA.com talking about UFC 229 McGregor vs Khabib and other MMA news. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jim & Tom interview Jeremy Lynch of the Wednesday Night Group in Redlands California who can be found at jkdwednite.com jkdlessons.com chinatownjkd.orgAfter six years of Tae Kwon Do Jeremy was fortunate to be accepted into Tim Tackett's personal Training Group. There he trained directly under Tim Tackett, Bob Bremer (The Ass Kicker of Chinatown), Bert Poe, and Dennis Blue. He has been a part of the Jeet Kune Do scene for over twenty five years. Jeremy has fought in the kickboxing ring and has worked with many of the original Bruce Lee students. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jim McCann & Tom McGrath interview three boxers:Terrance “Heat” Cauthen - bronze medalist at the 1996 Olympics, Pro boxer with 38 and 9 record.Shinard Showtime “Scraap” Bunch - current WBF 141Ib Amateur World Boxing Champion, 2020 Tokyo Olympics ProspectTerrance “Culture” Miller - currently coaching Scraap at primal gym with six professional fights to his name. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'Primal Promotions' - Jim McCann talks Tom McGrath through the challenges in organising a successful MMA show (before the show descends in the usual BS / nonsense for the final twenty minutes)! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom McGrath interviews GM Pat O'Malley on his recent promotion to Grand Master status in Filipino Martial Arts. Pat is one of the most prolific characters in the development of FMA in the UK, and has travelled the globe as both student and instructor. Originally studying with Guro Bob Breen in JKD Kali, Pat quickly gained success and notoriety as a fighter on the full contact scene. After winning 3 international titles, 5 European titles, and 32 UK titles, Pat went on to coach the British stickfighting team, who enjoyed numerous victories under his direction. Pat also and founded the Black Eagle Society - full contact, anything goes stick-fighting where participants only have a helmet and gloves. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jim McCann and Tom McGrath interview Chris Crossan. A life long martial artist, Chris is an outstanding coach and competitor. Chris has a unique skill set specialising in the science of Catch Wrestling and the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. His desire for the grappling arts are evident after countless trips overseas both training and competing with the worlds greatest submission specialists.Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black BeltKickboxing Black BeltCombat Submission Wrestling AffiliateMixed Martial Arts Champion 2003Brazilian Jiu Jitsu IFBJJ European Gold Medalist Lisbon 2004Gracie European Invitational Gold Medalist 2005Rio De Janeiro State Championships Brazil Vice Campeon 2005Catch Wrestling Snake Pit International Catch Wrestling Winner 2013USA V The World Los Angeles Main Event 2014Billy Riley Trophy Winner Los Angeles 2015King of The UK Wrestling Booth Winner 2015British Catch Wrestling Heavyweight Champion 2015Wrestled USA Heavyweight Champion Luis Ojeda to a draw in a historic USA Champion v UK Champion match

Jim McCann interviews Nick Hughes CPP of Lake Norman Krav Maga. Nick is a former commando with the French Foreign Legion who worked extensively throughout the world as a body guard. His clients have included members of the Saudi Royal Family, VIPs, celebrities, rock stars and executives. Author of “how to be your own body guard”. Holder of blackbelts in 3 styles of karate, as well as Judo, Ju-jutsu and Aikido. He also holds rank in Filipino martial arts, has boxed professionally and has taught unarmed combat to various military units as well as dignitary protection to SWAT units. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jim McCann interviews co-host Tom McGrath about his trip to the Philippines where he earned his Blackbelt in Rapid Arnis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jim McCann & Tom McGrath interview Sifu Dennis Blue of the Jeet Kune Do Wednesday Night Group Redlands California about his plans for the group and martial arts journey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom McGrath interviews Supreme Grand Master Dionisio Cañete of Doce Pares live from Cebu in the Philippines where they talk all things FMA. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week’s guest on Primal Radio is the one and only First Lady of MMA Helen Locura discusses her career in MMA and her rise to one of the most prominent matchmakers in the Philadelphia, New Jersey area the in’s and outs of matchmaking her relationship with the fighters and her insights to the sport as a whole. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jim McCann talks to Dean Goldade about MMA and KajuKenbo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jim McCann talks to Joel Bane about wrestling and everything related. Find out more about Snake Pit Catch Wrestling at www.snakepitusa.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jim McCann & Tom McGrath interview Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Sheffler about his distinguished career in law enforcement and the martial arts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jim McCann & Tom McGrath interview Chris Kent the youngest member of Dan Inosanto’s famous back yard group and world renowned authority on Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do. Find out more about Chris via www.CKJKD.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jim McCann & Tom McGrath interview John Fusco writer of Young Guns, Forbidden Kingdom and Marco Polo, aswell as being a Blackbelt in Shaolin Kung Fu. You can find out more about John via his blog at www.John-Fusco.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jim McCann & Tom interview Mike Blesch of Chinatown JKD and the JKD Wednesday Group live from Redlands California See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom asks Jim McCann twenty random questions after our guest had to cancel last minute. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jim McCann interviews Snake Blocker of the Blocker Academy in Denver Colorado. Snake Blocker is your all-American Military, Martial Artist, and Extreme Sportsman; he is a Lipan Apache who is an expert in numerous martial arts (JKD, Savate, Maui Thai, FMA) as well as native American combat which is discussed in depth on the show. You can find out more about Snake via BlockerAcademy.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jim and Tom interview Mike Bwana Blackgrave former military, bouncer, bounty hunter and founder of the SEAMOK system about his years in the martial arts and the various systems he draws influence from See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.