Had the pleasure of sitting down with John Kallo, one of our dedicated white belts at Legacy and a longtime martial artist. In this episode, we connect over his journey, his love for martial arts, and what brought him to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A great conversation with a humble warrior who brings heart and consistency to the mat every day.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

From MMA Bootcamp to Legacy Coach – Ellen Kim’s JourneyEllen Kim walked into Legacy with zero martial arts experience—but through an Alta MMA ad, a 20-week bootcamp, and relentless dedication, she stepped into the cage and even faced off against a former Olympian. During that time, she also began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—and she’s never stopped. Over the years, she’s grown into an incredible teammate, competitor and now coach at Legacy Glendale. It was a pleasure sitting down with her to laugh, reflect, and share her inspiring journey.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Get to know Esau Diego, one of our amazing coaches and athletes from Legacy Glendale. Always a pleasure to sit down with him, hear his story, and share it with all of you. Enjoy this conversation and insight into what makes him such a valuable part of the Legacy family.#LegacyBJJ #LegacyGlendaleDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

David Vinner is a bright, rising star and one of the top young Judokas in the country. Originally from Russia, David brings a strong work ethic and passion to every training session and competition. In 2023, he was the #1 ranked Cadet athlete at -60kg and earned the title of Most Valuable Cadet Athlete. Now competing at -66kg, he holds the #2 national ranking as a Junior in 2025. A Junior National Champion, World Championships Qualifier, and Pan Am Championships Qualifier, David is chasing his dreams on the world stage. I’m excited to see him fulfill his potential in the future at the World Championships, the Olympics, and beyond. Enjoy his journey.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Hailee Moreno has grown up on our mats — and she’s become nothing short of a force. From a focused student to a fierce competitor, and now a respected coach, Hailee embodies strength, discipline, and heart. She’s powerful, determined, and leads with quiet confidence. Watching her grow through Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and now stepping into this next chapter of college life has been an inspiration. We’re proud to call her part of the Legacy family — and we can’t wait to see what’s next.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

In this special episode of The Alberto Crane Show, we flip the script.Bryan Gregerson of Legacy Pasadena takes over the mic to interview me — Alberto Crane.Instead of me asking the questions, Bryan dives into the things he’s been curious about: my journey, mindset, and everything in between.Hope you guys enjoy this role-reversal episode and get something valuable from it.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

From gymnastics coach to Jiu-Jitsu competitor and leader at Legacy, Jessica Weiner has been an important part of our community for years. She even coached my daughters in gymnastics — and it’s been incredible to watch her evolve into a powerful presence on and off the mats.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Had the privilege to sit down with Francisco Rojas — Jiu-Jitsu competitor and coach at Legacy Glendale. We dive into his journey, mindset on the mats, and what it means to lead by example.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Had a great time sitting down with one of our incredible Legacy Pasadena instructors to talk Jiu-Jitsu, real science, and much more. A thoughtful conversation you won’t want to miss.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Emily Russell is one of our coaches and team members at Legacy Glendale. In this episode, we sit down to hear her journey—from high school to college, and how she eventually found Jiu-Jitsu and embraced the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Greggerson—not only a holder of multiple master’s degrees, but also an exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and an even better teacher. It’s been an honor to call him a friend, professor, and business partner at Legacy Pasadena.Enjoy the conversation.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Sat down with Coach Josh to talk about his path—from early days on the wrestling mat to finding his passion in Jiu-Jitsu. It’s been amazing to watch his growth on and off the mat—and now he’s giving back to both our kids and adults through his coaching.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Had an awesome time sitting down with Willian Antonyan—Black Belt, Jiu-Jitsu instructor, and an important member at Legacy Glendale and our Legacy Team. Always a blast getting to know the stories behind the warriors on our team and bringing those conversations to you. You’re gonna love this one—enjoy!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

It was a pleasure to sit down with Coach Destinee Laney from Legacy!With a background in gymnastics and athletics, Destinee brings a unique energy and perspective to the mats. In this conversation, we dive into her journey, what drew her to Jiu-Jitsu, and why she’s so passionate about teaching — especially working with kids.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

In today’s episode, we welcome Arman Fathi, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and doctor of chiropractic. Known for his journey with 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu in Chicago and Gracie University. Arman shares his experience on the mats, his perspective of No-Gi and Gi Jiu-Jitsu, and how his chiropractic background enhances his work as both an athlete and instructor.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

It’s been a pleasure getting to know Paul Gamez. One of the first students at Legacy Pasadena, he’s now a conpetitor, coach, a leader in our community, and a passionate strength and conditioning expert. In this episode, we talk about growth, discipline, and the journey!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Marcus Kowal is a Swedish-born martial artist, author, and activist with a multifaceted career spanning military service, professional fighting, entrepreneurship, and advocacy. He served in the Swedish Special Forces as an Army Ranger before transitioning to a distinguished career in martial arts. Kowal competed at elite levels across multiple disciplines, including MMA with Strikeforce, kickboxing with K-1, and boxing in the Golden Gloves tournament. He holds black belts in both kickboxing and Krav Maga. Beyond his athletic pursuits, Marcus is an accomplished entrepreneur and author. He founded Systems Training Center, a chain of martial arts and fitness facilities in Los Angeles. In his memoir, Life Is A Moment, Kowal candidly recounts the profound grief of losing his 15-month-old son, Liam, to a drunk driving incident in 2016. This tragedy led Marcus and his wife, Mishel, to establish Liam’s Life Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and advocating for stricter DUI laws. Through his diverse endeavors, Marcus Kowal exemplifies resilience and dedication, channeling personal loss into a mission to effect meaningful change.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

I always enjoy sitting down with Konstantine. A former monk who joined a temple as a teenager. He is now a dedicated yoga teacher, Jiu-Jitsu instructor, and one of the most thoughtful humans I know. In this episode, we talk about discipline, spirituality, martial arts, and what it means to live a life of purpose.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

In this episode, I sit down with Damon Walker Legacy Jiu-Jitsu coach, competitor, and all-around good soul. We talk about his journey from moving to L.A. for college to discovering Jiu-Jitsu after a year of high school wrestling. He shares how the art has shaped his life, on and off the mats. It was an honor to hear his story can’t wait for you to hear it too.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Today we’re joined by 13-year-old figure skater Genesis Lira. She’s been on the ice since she was just 3 years old, and her passion for the sport is undeniable. With her eyes set on Worlds and one day the Olympics Genesis shares a little of her training routine, what she loves about competing, and the journey she’s been on so far.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com