Fighting for Your Life
Miguel A Ramirez
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FFYL031: How to Get Good at Jiu-Jitsu Even If You're a F@t Fvck or Dumb A$$ with Black Belt Randy
Miguel sits down with Randy Williams for a raw, honest conversation that goes far beyond technique—diving into foster care, loss, fatherhood, and the mindset that shaped his approach to jiu-jitsu.
FFYL030: It Was Almost The END for Mexican Martial Arts And Grand Master Jesse
Miguel sits down with Vincent, the creator of Mexican Martial Arts and Grand Master Jesse, for a raw and revealing conversation about identity, creativity, and perseverance. From a sheltered…
FFYL029: From A Secret Desert Fight To A Viral Backyard Fight Club The Untold Story Of Streetbeefs West Coast
Miguel sits down with Alex "Bushido Zed" Chenard to trace the raw beginnings of Streetbeefs West Coast, from meeting in the middle of the desert and tearing out bushes to create a makeshift fight pit…
FFYL028: No More Streetbeefs West Coast Fights at the Hotbox And What's Next with Wero
Miguel sits down with Streetbeefs West Coast Hall of Famer and legend Wero for a raw conversation about building something real from the ground up. They break down how the Hotbox started as a…
FFYL027: How the Wounded Warrior Project Fought for Sal After He Was Blown up by an IED
In this episode, Miguel sits down with Marine veteran, musician, and Wounded Warrior Project spokesperson Sal Gonzalez, who shares his incredible story of resilience after being blown up by an IED.…
FFYL026: How Jiu Jitsu Completely Transforms Your Mindset and Makes You Unstoppable in Business and Life
In this episode, Miguel sits down with Bryan Gunter, co-founder of PorradaUSA app available on iphone, to talk about how the lessons from the mats translate far beyond the gym. Bryan, a blue belt and…
FFYL025: The Emotional Story Behind a World Masters Champion Who Refused to Quit
Miguel interviews Carl Richey, a newly crowned IBJJF World Masters gold medalist, in an emotional conversation that goes far beyond the mats. Carl opens up about the years of sacrifice, doubt,…
FFYL024: The Truth About Why Jiu Jitsu Creates the Strongest Bond in Sports with Gonzalez Grappling
In this episode, Miguel talks to Gonzalez Grappling Head Coaches Jason Gonzalez and his son Lil Jay about what makes the bond inside a jiu jitsu gym unlike anything else in sports. From the grind of…
FFYL023: Reaction to "Jiu Jitsu Saved My Life but Destroyed My Body" and the Truth About Injuries
In this episode, Miguel sits down with his wife Sonja Ramirez, who recently started training Jiu Jitsu and just experienced her first real injury—a knee tweak that opened the door to a much deeper…
FFYL022: Why Getting Punched in the Face at Streetbeefs West Coast Makes Humble Beast Smile
In this episode, Miguel sits down with Darius "Humble Beast" Ryan, a rising Streetbeefs West Coast fighter known for smiling mid-fight and bringing heart to every round. From childhood dreams of WWE…
FFYL021: This Powerful Veterans Jiu Jitsu Retreat Is Saving Lives and Rebuilding Purpose Through Brotherhood
In this powerful episode, Miguel sits down with Caleb, Matt, Chris, and Phil at the 2025 Veterans Breakthrough Jiu Jitsu Retreat to talk about how this nonprofit is changing lives. Veterans…
FFYL020: How Tiny Tank Started Streetbeefs West Coast and How Fighting Saved His Life
In this episode, Miguel sits down with Martin "Tiny Tank" Rubio, one of the original driving forces behind Streetbeefs West Coast. From backyard brawls in high school to building a multi-state…
FFYL019: Why Every Martial Artist Should Have the Forever a White Belt Mentalit
Miguel sits down with "Naughty" Nate Smith, host of the Forever a White Belt Podcast and coach at Columbia River Jiu Jitsu and Reptilian Top Team, for a deep dive into the mindset that keeps martial…
FFYL018: Using Jiu Jitsu to Help Veterans Find Purpose and Community With Veterans Breakthrough
Miguel sits down with Phil and Kyle from Veterans Breakthrough, along with Dave, a scholarship recipient whose life has been transformed by jiu jitsu. Veterans Breakthrough is helping military…
FFYL017: Talking to a DOCTOR and Black Belt about JIU JITSUs Most Common INJURIES
In this episode, Miguel sits down with Rob "DOC" Gerson, an anesthesiologist and jiu jitsu black belt, to dive into the challenges of staying healthy on the mats. They discuss how to find the right…
FFYL016: SOMKÉ's Journey to Becoming a Streetbeefs WestCoast Fighter, Referee and More!
In this episode, Miguel sits down with Somké, a Streetbeefs WestCoast fighter and referee, to explore his journey into the world of backyard fighting. They discuss how Somké's love for cartoons and…
FFYL015: Training Jiu Jitsu Through Life's Hardest Moments and How It Can Help
In this powerful episode, Miguel sits down with his friend and training partner Carl Richey to discuss the profound impact jiu jitsu has had on his life. Carl shares his experiences competing at the…
FFYL014: Bar Fights at 14 and the Shocking Truth About Cult-Like Martial Arts Scams With Rob From McDojolife
In this video, Miguel talks with Rob from @McDojoLife, a YouTuber and influencer known for exposing fake martial arts. Rob shares his story of starting martial arts to defend himself and how it led…
FFYL013: From Teaching Jiu Jitsu in a HOT Arizona Garage to Opening a Dream School
In this video, Miguel sits down with his coach, Jorge Guerrero, owner of Revive Jiu Jitsu. They dive into Jorge's inspiring journey from teaching in a sweltering Arizona garage to opening a…
FFYL012: AI Bruce Lee Talks About Martial Arts, His Favorite UFC Fighter, the Pound for Pound Best and More
In this video, Miguel dives into a unique conversation with ChatGPT AI Bruce Lee, exploring his upbringing and intense martial arts training. They discuss legendary challenge matches during Bruce's…
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