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Richie ‘Boogeyman’ Martinez talks about his upcoming match against Xande Ribeiro at Who’s Number One 27.
Richie Martinez talks about balancing his competitive career with being a coach to elite Jiu-Jitsu competitors at 10th Planet San Diego.
Richie ‘Boogeyman’ Martinez discusses his MMA career, along with how professional shows like EBI and Metamoris changed Jiu-Jitsu.
Richie Martinez talks about the difficulty he experienced competing as a white belt in Jiu-Jitsu.
Richie Martinez is one of the top first-generation 10th Planet competitors and a professional grappling veteran. Since finishing second in the very first EBI event, Richie has competed for virtually every major promotion all around the world. He is one of the most popular figures in the 10th Planet affiliation, and still competes at the highest level today.
Jits Magazine spoke to Richie about his experience transitioning from breakdancing to Jiu-Jitsu, and his journey through the ranks. He also talked about his experiences with team grappling both in Polaris and Quintet, and the future of 10th Planet as a team. We then spoke about his upcoming match against Xande Ribeiro at Who’s Number One 27.
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0:00 From breakdancing to Jiu-Jitsu
4:07 Richie’s MMA career
7:59 Recent competition
9:22 Being a coach & competitor
11:28 Polaris Squads & Quintet
15:35 The future of 10th Planet
18:31 Xande Ribeiro at WNO 27
22:30 Plans for 2025
25:38 Thanks & signing off
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Welcome to The Rounds, a live podcast where we talk all things Jiu Jitsu, MMA and Combat Sports
The Rounds – MMA, BJJ and Combat Sports Podcast w/ Bmac, Tj Desantis and Matt Elkins
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Keith Krikorian shares his thoughts about competing against the next generation of Jiu-Jitsu competitors.
Keith Krikorian shares his thoughts on how Jiu-Jitsu can make you a better person.
Keith Krikorian discusses his upcoming rematch with Diego ‘Pato’ Oliveira in the main event of Who’s Number One 26.
Keith Krikorian gets brutally honest about the idea of leaving legacy behind in Jiu-Jitsu.
Keith Krikorian is one of the most successful 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu competitors in the world. He’s a Combat Jiu-Jitsu world champion and an ADCC Trials winner, along with several silver and bronze medals from Trials. He has appeared at ADCC three times and counting, and is currently preparing for a rematch with Diego ‘Pato’ Oliveira at Who’s Number One 26 with the lightweight title on the line.
Jits Magazine spoke to Keith about his upcoming rematch with Oliveira, including both his mental and technical preparation for it. We also discussed his phenomenal success at ADCC Trials and how he manages to keep training fun. Keith also shared some unique insights into some of the more philosophical aspects of being a combat sports competitor, like the idea of owing something to Jiu-Jitsu and leaving a legacy behind.
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0:00 How Keith discovered Jiu-Jitsu
1:08 Does Keith still do striking or MMA?
2:23 Keith’s success at ADCC Trials
4:48 Developing & using leglocks
7:35 Facing Diego ‘Pato’ Oliveira at WNO 26
11:12 Facing bigger opponents
13:40 How to keep Jiu-Jitsu fun
16:00 Competing as an older grappler
18:35 Why does Keith compete?
21:45 Seeing what is in front of you, not who
25:51 Other matches & ADCC Trials 2025
30:18 ADCC European Trials
31:45 What Keith owes to Jiu-Jitsu
34:56 Leaving a legacy, or not
39:54 Staying grounded
42:43 Thanks & Signing off