Stephen Koepfer

And I am Max Branstetter of Max Podcasting.

This is episode 361, and today's guest is Stephen Koepfer, or Steve for short.

Sambo Steve is a stunt performer, a filmmaker, a lifelong martial artist.

You can see his work in the John Wick series, in Ray Donovan, and some Walking Dead stuff.

And he's worked with all sorts of cool people.

I was sold on him, my coach.

You know, it was the way he taught, the way he did everything.

Like if he was a judo guy, I'd probably be judo Steve right now, not Sambo Steve.

Whether we're analyzing Soviet grappling mechanics or desking, discussing how to translate authentic martial arts to the big screen, there is no one better to break it down.

Please welcome Stephen Koepfer, better known as Sambo Steve.

Hey, Steve, how you doing? Come, welcome to the Gra- Grappozilla Podcast.

Well, thank you for having me, dude.

So Steve, what do you have, what do you have going on, and how can people find you?

Yeah, you can pretty much find me anywhere on the internet.

Look for Sambo Steve.

I'm definitely not hidden, you know? Uh, you know, Sambo Steve on Instagram.

[rock music] And welcome to Film Fights with Friends, folks.

I am Stephen Koepfer.

I am Paul Virachi.

And dude, we have such an awesome guest today.