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He Fought Gordon Ryan with 11 Days Notice – Fastest Black Belt in History | Josh Saunders

From footy fields to the world’s toughest mats, ‪@HPUcoaching‬ Josh Saunders isn’t built like your typical grappler.

He went from playing competitive rugby to earning a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt in just 3 years and 11 months — then took a fight against Gordon Ryan with 11 days’ notice. In this episode, Josh reveals the mindset, tactics, and raw honesty behind competing with the world’s best.

We unpack what it takes to survive in elite-level BJJ, the truth about steroids in the sport, and how grappling became his obsession.

What You’ll Learn:
How Josh became the fastest black belt in BJJ history
What it’s like fighting Gordon Ryan on short notice
The mental models of elite grapplers
Why Jiu Jitsu attracts neurodivergent minds
Inside access to Craig Jones’ training camps
The dark side of PEDs and the reality of pro grappling
How to train smarter, not just harder
Why BJJ is more than just a sport — it’s an operating system

Whether you’re a grappler, ex-athlete, or just someone chasing something bigger, this episode will flip your mindset and light a fire.

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📌 Jump to key moments in the episode!

00:00 - Fastest black belt in history
01:20 - From rugby to Jiu Jitsu: Josh’s crazy transition
04:45 - First class & arrested the same day
08:00 - The mindset shift that changed his game
10:32 - Tactical vs technical training in Jiu Jitsu
14:10 - Why nerds, outcasts & thinkers thrive in BJJ
18:15 - The hidden power of autistic obsession in grappling
21:02 - Early lessons from getting destroyed on the mats
24:44 - Training with Craig Jones & Aussie Jiu Jitsu legends
29:00 - Breaking the “you must be athletic” myth
32:20 - Gordon Ryan vs Josh: getting the call
36:45 - Behind the scenes of Who’s Number One fight
41:10 - What it’s like to face the GOAT with 11 days notice
46:30 - The financial reality of being a top-level grappler
50:45 - Josh’s take on steroids and performance
54:00 - Building a global coaching community
58:10 - Breathing, routines & psychological warfare
1:03:30 - How Jiu Jitsu reshapes your brain
1:08:10 - The business side of martial arts mastery
1:13:22 - Why Josh sees Jiu Jitsu as more