I’m still not fully convinced anyone in the fighting community can read.

But I’m not taking that gamble today.
Just in case one of you has miraculously avoided severe CTE and can still process written language…

No, I am not uploading grandma’s famous chili con carne recipe.

Instead, I’m describing something far more dangerous.

Joey Berkenbosch.

Professional MMA fighter. Wrestler. Middleweight menace.
A man who has won fights by TKO, by submission, and by making other grown men question their career choices.

In this episode we talk about:

– What it feels like to win in front of your own crowd
– Why wrestlers are built different
– The ego required to step into a cage… and the humility required to survive it
– Strength, suffering, discipline
– And what fighting teaches you about being a man in a world that’s getting softer by the day

Joey breaks down the mindset behind real combat not the Instagram version.
What it takes to grind. To coach. To carry responsibility. To step in when everyone else steps back.

No fluff.
No motivational quotes over piano music.
Just violence, philosophy, and cauliflower ears.

If you train… you’ll understand.
If you don’t… you probably should.

🎧 Listen now.

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Ever wonder how many ways you can get injured in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Well, Boris Brajovic went out and actually asked 881 people. For real.
A blue belt with a brain, Boris took a deep dive into the science of BJJ injuries for his master’s thesis — and came back with data that might just save your knees, shoulders, and ego.

We talk about what injuries happen most, how they happen, and what you can do to maybe avoid becoming a statistic in the next open mat. Plus, Boris’ work got a shout-out on Jake Luigi’s YouTube channel, "Less Impressed More Involved", which basically makes him internet famous now.
📺 Check out Jake’s channel here: Less Impressed More Involved

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Episode in Português

Episódio em Português

Querido ouvinte,

Como senti sua falta! A sensação de estar aqui postando isso é como finalmente voltar para casa. Fui atraído por outros caminhos e me deixei levar por luzes deslumbrantes, mas isso acabou. Como o filho pródigo, eu voltei, e depois de perceber que lá fora não é para mim, estou de volta para ficar.

Falando em coisa boa, temos um episódio incrível em nossas mãos, uma verdadeira situação única. O próprio Marcus Scooby passou pela Holanda, mais precisamente em Haia, e nos presenteou com um seminário super enriquecedor na sede da Pound for Pound na Holanda.

Tanto o Head Coach quanto o dono da academia estavam presentes, então decidimos sentar todos juntos para bater um papo sobre Jiu-Jitsu.

Confira este episódio e já agradeço por todo o carinho!

Grande Oss

Fiquem abençoados.

Amo vocês!

Julio

Dearest Listener,

How I have missed you, the feeling of sitting here and posting this is like finally coming home. I have been atracted by others and i have been led a stray by dazzling lights, but that is gone now, like the prodigigal son i have returned and after realizing that out there isnt for me im back for good.

Speaking of good we have a banger in our hands a true one of a kind situation.Marcus Scooby himself dropped by The Netherlands, Den haag to be exact, and give us a really insightful seminar at the POund for Pound Dutch Headquarters. Both THe Head Coach and the Owner where there so we decidd to all sit down and have a little chat about BJJ.

Check out this episode and thank you already for all the love!

Big Oss

Stay blessed

Love you all

Julio

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In this captivating episode of Cauliflower Philosophy, host Julio takes listeners on an enlightening journey through the life and enduring legacy of Carlos Gracie, a towering figure in the world of martial arts. Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1902, Carlos Gracie's story is one of passion, innovation, and unwavering determination.

Listeners are transported to a time of humble beginnings, where Carlos, along with his brothers, embarked on a transformative journey under the tutelage of Mitsuyo Maeda, a renowned judoka. Through adaptation and innovation, the Gracie brothers developed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art that would revolutionize combat sports.

As the founder of the first Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in 1925, Carlos Gracie not only laid the foundation for a martial arts dynasty but also became a visionary promoter, organizing legendary challenge matches that showcased the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu against various martial arts styles.

Beyond his contributions to the martial arts world, Carlos Gracie advocated for a holistic approach to health and wellness, emphasizing the importance of physical fitness, proper nutrition, and mental discipline. His teachings continue to inspire practitioners worldwide, shaping not only their skills on the mat but also their outlook on life.

Through engaging storytelling and insightful analysis, listeners gain a deeper understanding of Carlos Gracie's profound impact on martial arts philosophy and his enduring legacy in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Sponsored by Braus and Kaizen League, this episode of Cauliflower Philosophy promises to inspire, educate, and celebrate the life of a true martial arts pioneer.

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Bless you, that's what I think is the correct best way to greet somebody and at the same time making the best use of my words as possible. Why only bless when you sneeze? When you show a sign of weakness do I invoke God? Nah , lets make it more common. Feels better, no?

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I owe you beautiful beasts so much, listen Kaizen ! You are doing something that will stand for generations to come and I stand with you because you stand with me and all off the BJJ community.

Braus man am I proud that I have you guys on my side, more so I am proud of Marcelo the representative of Braus in Europe. He is also 2024 European Champion! I mean this guy believes in what he sales and believes in the gentle art to the point that he goes out there and stands on the front lines. Tell me a better example, therefore this one goes to Marcelo. OSS
Thank you for Everything and Congratulations on Winning the Euros.

Interview

Fantastic, that's what it was. The day started of with Jeroen and I leaving Amsterdam in the morning to do an openmat in Sint Niklaas near Antwerp. The trip was fun you always get to warm up to deeper conversations with somebody if you take a car trip with them and i had the best of company for this.

When we arrived nothing had prepared us for such a Good class, we were treated to a seminar kind of class from Maarten and a sneak peak of his Porrada Passing System. This of course means that im immediately thinking of going home and Porrada on everybody's guard. And yooooo jumping jambalaya on a stick that stuff was great.

Afterwards i got my guard smashed by him during openmat but we shall not speak about that now.

Focus its about the podcast. It started smooth the goal of the Podcast was to speak on the following themes that he himself kind of dropped during casual conversation and I built my questions around it.

The themes of this podcast are ; Faith, Family and Friends.

The rest my dear friends I'll let you listen to by yourselves. but let me tell you, i went home with my mind and soul well fed as i was presented with a banquete of good conversation.

Love you all

Be Blessed

Julio Vinke

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Today is a special day because I am speaking to a master I've met before at the beginning of my journey in a seminar I had while living in Belgium as a blue belt. Funny how the world spins and we end up sitting across from each other and having an actual conversation now for the podcast where we get to record who he is and what he does for future generations. There is going to be an opportunity to meet him soon in november of 2023 here in Amsterdam so if you're in the neighbourhood his seminars are awesome!

This episode is recorded in Portuguese, sorry for my english speaking fans, no worries we have plans to make the podcast bigger with your help and having them on youtube in the future with translations.

I wanted to thank Braus for giving the opportunity for me to create the podcast itself and they are just awesome with their products that supports lives in ways that we don't think possible yet, also for them openly supporting my onlyfans that is dedicated to body shaming in BJJ

Special thanks to Kaizen league for supporting this podcast as well , they are the main contribution to my onlyfans which also feeds my need for attention and keeps me mentally stable.

Pow galera , não vou traduzir tudo que eu disse agora, mas foi de boa pode acreditar. Muito obrigado por dar uma escutada nesse podcast , a gente zoa pra caramba e se diverte. Hoje tive a oportunidade de falar com o Augusto Ferrari. O mestre tem mais de 20 anos de experiência competindo um atleta phenomenal é também uma fonte de sabedoria sobre o jiu jitsu. Como esse é o primeiro podcast dele, escolhi falar um pouco da história dele para saber mais sobre de onde ele veio e por que ele está fazendo jiu jitsu. E com isso outros detalhes da história do jiu jitsu vão se revelando a nós. Aproveitam ! oss !

Love you All,
Stay sexy

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As always its a pleasure to thank Braus for their ongoing support on making me look good while I absolutely terrorize the middle aged, middle class working men and women of this generation with pseudo homo erotic breastfeeding shenanigans.

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Also Thank you to Kaizen for making this episode possible ! they are changing the game of Bjj competitions in the world. That's all i will say for now cause nothing will justify the tsunami of A class competition heading our way.

In today's episode, we journey back in time to explore the remarkable life and legacy of Mitsuyo Maeda, a true pioneer of Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Episode Highlights:

Born in 1878 in Funagata, Japan, Mitsuyo Maeda's journey from a small village to becoming a global martial arts icon is nothing short of inspirational. As a young man, he trained under Judo's founder, Jigoro Kano, and quickly established himself as one of the most talented and innovative martial artists of his time.

Maeda embarked on a journey that would take him across the world, showcasing the power and effectiveness of Judo. He became a traveling martial artist, captivating audiences in countries as far-reaching as Europe, North America, and even the Amazon rainforest.

But it was Maeda's fateful encounter with a young Brazilian named Carlos Gracie in 1917 that changed the course of martial arts history forever. Together, they laid the foundation for what would later become Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art that emphasized leverage, technique, and strategy over sheer strength.

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First of all a thank you to the best smellign sponsor out there. not many of you can boast of the odor of a sponsor but i can, Braus. you just smell amazing and the Gi's you produce are more then beautiful, exquisite quality and fashion. Sugoi !

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So last time i gave a little bit of a teaser to who jigoro kano is and today i plan to go a little deeper with this Podcast but i will only go into the history of how jigoro kanos life has been.

Its truly remarkable and inspiring, i mean if you a looking for a roll model He is a very good candidate to have and i admire him more and more the more i read about him and his work.

You see his focus has always been on one thing, make better the life of those around you and yes although the reason he started jujutsu and learning jujutsu was to be stronger and fight back against his bullies he still transformed that initial urge into something that to this day could change the world.

I will go on to the philosophy in the second part of the podcast. In the first part I will talk about his life so we have a fundamental understanding of where this man came from.

Hope you Enjoy and Stay Sexy.

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