Sonny Brown
Hosted by Sonny Brown
A technical grappling channel where an Australian coach and MMA champion breaks down techniques from BJJ, wrestling, and MMA using fight footage.
This YouTube channel is a video library of granular, solo-narrated technical studies for combat sports athletes. Sonny Brown uses voiceovers on historical and contemporary fight footage to dissect specific grappling techniques, such as the cradle or single-leg finishes, explaining their application across MMA, BJJ, and wrestling. The channel also features short historical narratives on notable figures and events in grappling history.
“Unlike personality-driven vlogs or news channels, this show is almost exclusively focused on academic-style technical breakdowns. Its cross-disciplinary approach, analyzing wrestling and judo techniques for BJJ and MMA practitioners, and its use of historical footage set it apart.”
Who hosts this show
Sonny Brown is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, 3-time Australian MMA champion, and full-time martial arts coach based in Sydney. He holds a Bachelor of Education in Health and Physical Education and is the co-founder of Apex MMA. His YouTube channel focuses on educational content, including deep-dive technical breakdowns, historical retrospectives, and analysis of grappling across various disciplines.
Credentials & credits
- Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt (2nd Degree)
- 3-time Australian MMA Champion
- Bachelor of Education (Health & Physical Education)
- Co-founder & Head Coach, Apex MMA
- Level 2 Folkstyle Wrestling Coach
- Professional MMA Competitor
Other ventures
- The Sonny Brown Breakdown (Podcast)
- Apex MMA, Muay Thai & Jiu-Jitsu (Co-founder)
- Train Alta 20-Week Warrior Training Program (Syllabus Author)
- MMA.INC (Head of Marketing & Social Media)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- anz
When new episodes drop
- 01The Day an Unknown Genki Sudo Showed UpJan 19, 2026 · 1 min
- 02Kimura Shows the “Magic Grip Pass” Before BJJJan 18, 2026 · 19s
- 03Octopus Guard Hip Bump Sweep in MMA (5/5)Jan 16, 2026 · 54s
- 04Octopus Guard Stand-Ups in MMA (4/5)Jan 13, 2026 · 40s
- 05Octopus Half Guard to Back or Feet (3/5)Jan 12, 2026 · 43s
- 06Octopus Guard Back Take in MMA (2/5)Jan 11, 2026 · 32s
- 07Wrestling Cradles in MMA & Jiu-Jitsu: Breakdown, Smash Guard, SubmitSep 28, 2025 · 13 min
- 08Treetop Single Leg Takedown Finish in MMA & Jiu-JitsuJun 11, 2025 · 3 min
Notable episodes
- 01Wrestling Cradles in MMA & Jiu-Jitsu: Breakdown, Smash Guard, Submit
A prime example of the channel's core format: a deep, cross-disciplinary breakdown of a single position, showing its use for control, passes, and submissions.
- 02The Day an Unknown Genki Sudo Showed Up
Showcases the historical narrative format, recounting a legendary grappling story with footage from the event.
- 03Treetop Single Leg Takedown Finish in MMA & Jiu-Jitsu
A concise, effective breakdown of a specific takedown, demonstrating its universal application across multiple combat sports.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a solo-narrated, analytical show and does not feature guest interviews. The host's separate podcast, "The Sonny Brown Breakdown," is an interview-based show.
The primary format is the solo-narrated technical breakdown, with Sonny's voiceover explaining the mechanics shown in clips from various fights and instructional videos. The channel is not an interview show; it serves as a platform for technical analysis and promotes his separate, interview-based podcast, "The Sonny Brown Breakdown".
Signature segments
- · Technical Breakdowns
- · Historical Narratives
- · Multi-part Technique Series
Topics covered repeatedly
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
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People also ask
- What is the host's name and background?
- The host is Sonny Brown, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, 3-time Australian MMA champion, and coach with a Bachelor of Education.
- Is this an interview podcast?
- No, this YouTube channel features solo-narrated technical breakdowns. The host's separate interview show is called 'The Sonny Brown Breakdown Podcast'.
- What is the main format of the videos?
- The videos are primarily technical analyses of grappling techniques, using voiceover on fight footage to explain mechanics, entries, and finishes.
- Who is this channel for?
- It's for serious students and coaches of BJJ, MMA, and wrestling who want to understand the deep mechanics of grappling techniques.
- Is the channel still active?
- Yes, based on the upload dates of recent episodes, the channel is actively producing content.
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- [01]About Sonny Brown - BJJ Black Belt, MMA Champion & Coachsonnybrownbreakdown.com
- [02]The Sonny Brown Breakdown Podcastsonnybrownbreakdown.com
- [03]Coach Sonny Brown - Apex MMAapexmma.com.au
- [04]Sonny Brown MMA, Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling Record / Titlessonnybrownbreakdown.com
- [05]The Sonny Brown Breakdown - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [06]#139 SONNY BROWN: MMA Champion, BJJ Blackbelt & Podcasting Legend.youtube.com
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