Episodes: 26
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: Ireland
Publicly listed emails
emeraldgrappling@gmail.com
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Kacper Sawicki - Martial Arts Development, Coaching, Injury Recovery, Competition, Discipline, And Long-term Improvement
Dave Hynes - Building A Grappling Club, Injury Recovery, Strength And Conditioning, Coaching, Competition, And Family Life
Ruairi Keena - Building A Grappling Club, Coaching Philosophy, Competition, Injury Resilience, Family Life, And Legacy
John Barry - Building A BJJ Brand, Athlete Sponsorship, Gear Design, Event Promotion, And Submission-only Competition
Keith Jordan - Fitness And Grappling, Community Building, Submission-only Competition, Event Promotion, And Athlete Development
#26 Mick Aldridge: The Man Who Helped Bring Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Ireland!
September 07, 2026
How did Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu go from almost unknown to a thriving sport in Ireland?In this episode of the Emerald Grappling Podcast, Aaron is joined by Mick Aldridge, a black belt and head coach of Athy Jiu-Jitsu, and one of the men who helped establish Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Ireland.Mick takes us right back to the beginning of his Jiu-Jitsu journey, recalling how he first discovered BJJ and his experiences travelling to California to train with the legendary Rickson Gracie. Mick shares storie...
#25 Kacper Sawicki: The Sacrifices Nobody Sees Behind Becoming a Great Martial Artist!
July 27, 2026
What would you sacrifice to become a great martial artist?In this episode of the Emerald Grappling Podcast, Aaron is joined by Kacper Sawicki, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, black belt in Kickboxing, striking coach at Lakeland Jiu Jitsu and an active competitor on the Irish grappling scene.Kacper takes us through his journey from boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, discussing how his striking background continues to influence his grappling today. We explore his o...
#24 Ruairi Keena & Dave Hynes: How To Build A Jiu-Jitsu Legacy That Lasts!
June 29, 2026
In this special 2-year anniversary episode of the Emerald Grappling Podcast, Aaron is delighted to be joined by two of his own coaches from Lakeland Jiu Jitsu: Ruairi Keena and Dave Hynes. Ruairi, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, and Dave, a Brown Belt, share the story of their journeys through the sport.We explore the origins of Lakeland Jiu Jitsu, tracing its roots from the early days of Mullingar Grappling to the thriving club it has become today. Ruairi and Dave reflect on the challenges...
Bullish on Jiu Jitsu - a B1 Jiu Jitsu Podcast · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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The publicly listed email for Emerald Grappling: emeraldgrappling@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates Emerald Grappling reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Emerald Grappling typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Irish or Ireland-connected grappling professionals, including coaches, competitors, gym founders, event organizers, referees, and martial arts business operators with meaningful experience or achievements in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and related combat sports. Common among recent guests: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt progression or recognized coaching role; Competitive success at national or international grappling events; Founding or building a BJJ gym, brand, or competition promotion. Recent guests include Kacper Sawicki, Dave Hynes, and Ruairi Keena.
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
Recent episodes cover Grappling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Martial Arts, Coaching, and Combat Sports. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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