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After Hours: The Man Who Coached Gordon Ryan First with Miguel Benitez

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The Man Who Coached Gordon Ryan First

Miguel BenitezMontgomery BJJAugust 30, 2026

In this episode of the After Hours Podcast, Bobby sits down with Miguel Benitez, owner and head instructor of Montgomery BJJ and Head Referee for ADCC North America, for a wide-ranging conversation about coaching, officiating, running a martial arts school, and what jiu-jitsu actually does to the people who commit to it.
Miguel's path started with a spinal injury that ended his college football c

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  • The Man Who Coached Gordon Ryan First with Miguel Benitez
    The Man Who Coached Gordon Ryan FirstMiguel Benitez · Montgomery BJJ · August 30, 2026
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  • He Opened a Gym With a Baby on the Way with Josh Baker
    He Opened a Gym With a Baby on the WayJosh Baker · Hammer Sports · June 17, 2026
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  • A Different Gym Model with Kyvann Gonzalez & Chas Makk
    A Different Gym ModelKyvann Gonzalez & Chas Makk · Bodega Jiu-Jitsu & SOMA MVMT · April 19, 2026
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  • Why He Removed Rank From His Academy with Brian Wright
    Why He Removed Rank From His AcademyBrian Wright · Killer B Combat Sports · February 27, 2026
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