The Jiu-Jitsu Radio podcast is a celebration of the journey of jiu-jitsu. Tune in as we sit down with not only some of the most talented Jiu-jitsu and mma fighters in the world but with guests that embody all that is the jiu-jitsu lifestyle.
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The ROL Radio Show features your host BJJ Black Belt Thomas Rozdzynski of ROL Academy and his co-host Gary Pond. Take a listen to the untold stories from the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts as well as a unique take on life itself. The RŌL Radio podcast uniquely shines a spotlight on the untold stories within the world of Jiu-Jitsu. Going beyond techniques and competitions, the show delves into the personal narratives and journeys of individuals deeply entrenched in the marti ...
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"Okay Not to Know" - The Takeaway from Scott Epstein
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Jiu-Jitsu is an art and sport with incredible depth and complexity. So, why do we feel pressure to know it all and why do some people act as if they do? On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss why people fear admitting they don’t know it all. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journe…
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Today’s guest is here to discuss his responsibility to jiu-jitsu, why it is okay not to know, the biggest lesson he learned from Eddie Bravo, and the importance of keeping jiu-jitsu fun. Here is The RŌL Radio with Eddie Bravo black belt, former strength and jiu-jitsu coach on The Ultimate Fighter season 11, and owner instructor at 10th Planet West …
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"Visualization" - The Takeaway from Heather Morgan
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Heather Morgan had a vision for her future and she made it happen. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of visualization, and how it can play an important role in achieving your goals. Still, without putting a plan into action it is ultimately fruitless. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 vi…
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#193 Heather Morgan
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While still a white belt, Today’s guest knew she was going to make jiu-jitsu her career. So, after a year of training, she moved across the country to train with the best. Heather Morgan joins us to discuss leaving her world behind to train at the world-famous Atos Academy, her belief that she has the power to do whatever she wants, being a role mo…
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"Do Your Own Thing" - The Takeaway from Jeff Serafin
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In the world of jiu-jitsu is it appropriate to dismiss the traditions and do your own thing? After a great conversation with Jeff Serafin, Thomas and Gary discuss how doing things your way can help the academy and community grow. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. http://www.t…
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Today’s guest is carving out a unique niche in jiu-jitsu through his forward-thinking approach to jiu-jitsu culture and community. Jeff Serafin joins us to discuss how he has built his team and community through that approach, why he wants his students to tap him out, why a great instructor should never hold anything back from their students, and w…
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"Vulnerability" - The Takeaway from Rose Miller
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Taking risks and being vulnerable can be scary. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how putting yourself in uncomfortable situations and exposing yourself can lead to growth and progress. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram…
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Today’s guest was recently promoted to brown belt, but she didn’t wait until becoming an upper rank before sharing her knowledge to help educate her students and followers. Rose Miller joins us to discuss embracing your journey, jiu-jitsu in the information age, responding to losing, and taking risks. Here is The RŌL Radio with an Andre Galvo brown…
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"Choose Your Hard" - The Takeaway from Erika Dawn
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After a big setback, Erika Dawn’s father told her, that no matter what she pursued, life would be hard, so choose your hard. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how life will be hard no matter what we desire, but often we can choose our hard and set ourselves on a path to success and happiness. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO cod…
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Today’s guest is an inspiration not only to her students and followers but to anyone who has had to pick themselves up after a setback and start over. Erika Dawn joins us to discuss her journey from having a dream of becoming a professional dancer, falling short, and taking on a whole new dream of making jiu-jitsu her new profession. Here is The RŌ…
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"Effort" - The Takeaway from Chris Wojcik
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Anything worthwhile takes effort. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss what it means to put in effort truly and why just showing up won’t get you to your goals. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio https://www…
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Today’s guest is a Jeff Serafin black belt, a top-level competitor, who trains with one of the best teams in the world. Chris Wojcik joins us to discuss why he is less attached to results and is now focused on chasing skills, the new black belt standards, being flexible in body and mind, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with the creator of The Grapp…
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"Prove It" - The Takeaway from Kenny Kim
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Kenny Kim opened his academy when he was only 20 years old. On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss what motivates people to achieve their goals and how people can find excuses not to. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/the…
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Today’s guest is a highly successful content creator, instructor, and academy owner. Kenny Kim is here to discuss jiu-jitsu’s changing traditions, setting goals, and his determination to prove everyone wrong to become an academy owner. Here’s The RŌL Radio with the host of the series Mat Made, content creator at rollwithkenny.com, and instructor an…
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"Be Better" - The Takeaway from Renato Tavares
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Professor Renato Tavares asks of his students to just be better than they were yesterday. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss why only comparing yourself against how you were yesterday is the true measure of progress. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. http://www.therolr…
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#187 Renato Tavares
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Today’s guest is a former competitor from one of the greatest teams in BJJ history and a black belt under its founder Master Carlson Gracie. Renato Tavares joins us to discuss how jiu-jitsu keeps him young, how to add to your game without changing it completely, how he promotes his students, and how jiu-jitsu has helped him through hard times. Here…
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"Be Real" - The Takeaway from Andy Wang
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Andy Wang knew what it took to be a fighter. So when opportunities to be a pro came his way he was able to show up. On the Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss people's unrealistic expectations on what it takes to become a pro in any endeavor. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. h…
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Today’s guest began his bjj career training with some of the biggest names the sport has ever produced and unexpectedly found himself fighting all over the world. Andy Wang joins us to discuss the evolution of jiu-jitsu over the decades, what he misses most about the old days, the incredible relationships he built through martial arts, and how he f…
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"Don't Embrace the Grind" - The Takeaway from Waldomiro Perez Junior
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There are a lot of cliches in the world of jiu-jitsu and arguably the biggest is “embrace the grind”. Coral belt Waldomiro Perez Junior thinks life is enough of a grind and that jiu-jitsu should be your escape from it. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss whether or not jiu-jitsu has to be a grind and if you can get the benefits of jiu-jitsu w…
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#185 Waldomiro Perez Jr.
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Today’s guest has been a fixture in jiu-jitsu for decades in both his homeland of Brazil and the US. Over the years he has coached legends of jiu-jitsu and MMA including, Tito Ortiz and Quintin Rampage Jackson. Waldomiro Perez Jr. joins us to discuss his unique approach to coaching professional fighters and hobbyists, the similarities and differenc…
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Third Coast Grappling Ryan McGuire - Jiu-Jitsu Radio - EP. 154
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Former Third Coast Grappling President Ryan McGuire is back on the podcast to talk about his experience post 3CG and the toll creating an innovatve grappling tournament took on his life.►𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥: / jiujitsuradio Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and TURN ON Notifications by clicking the 🔔 Bell. The Jiu-Jitsu Radio podcast is availa…
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"Fear of Failure" - The Takeaway from Michael Currier
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How often do people not take advantage of opportunities because they are afraid? Michael Currier had an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty he grew up in and he was so afraid of failing he joined the army instead. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how fear of failure can limit one's progress and can keep people from doing the things t…
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#184 Michael Currier
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Today’s guest was a nationally ranked gymnast but made a major shift in life which ended up putting him on the jiu-jitsu path. Mike Currier joins us to discuss overcoming the fear of failure, trusting your instincts, and how he has changed his entire life for his journey. Here is The RŌL Radio with gymnast, jiu-jitsu black belt under Michael Chapma…
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"Expectations" - The Takeaway from Brian Glick
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Brian Glick has been on the mats for over 25 years. He still believes there is a ton he has to learn and a lot he can accomplish after all his experience and his age. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how, with the right expectations a person can have a very long and fruitful jiu-jitsu journey. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO c…
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Today’s guest was never very active in sports and started jiu-jitus a little later than most. Many people would think a person like that might not succeed in a room with some of the biggest names in jiu-jitsu and future legends of MMA. Brian Glick joins us to discuss how a martial art can make a fundamental change in a person’s life, the physical a…
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"Destresser" - The Takeaway from Paulo Guillobel
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We asked Paulo Guillobel what he still loves about jiu-jitsu after 35 years on the mats. One of his answers is that jiu-jitsu acts as a destresser. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how jiu-jitus can help with the stress of day-to-day life and how something such as reorganizing our priorities can help lead to a less stressful life. www.rola…
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#182 Paulo Guillobel
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Today’s guest is a 6th-degree black belt and is one of the most respected instructors and academy owners in southern California. Paulo Guillobel joins us to discuss what he still loves about jiu-jitsu after over 35 years on the mats, his decision to move from Brazil to the United States, how the mats are a great equalizer, and a ton more. Here is T…
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"All the Time for a Long Time" - The Takeaway from Brandon Mccaghren
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What is the secret to getting really good at anything, including jiu-jitsu? Brandon Mccaghren says it is doing it all the time for a long time. On this takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how consistency over long periods is the recipe for success on and off the mats, and why it is so difficult for people to do things all the time for a long time. ww…
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Today’s guest is an Eddie Bravo black belt and the first person to run a 10th Planet in the Southeastern United States. Brandon Mccaghren joins us to discuss how a New Year's Resolution started his jiu-jitsu career, how showing up all the time for a long time is the recipe for getting good, his unique relationship with Eddie Bravo, and more. Here i…
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"Gatekeepers" - The Takeaway from Eddie Kone
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Who are the gatekeepers of jiu-jitsu and who gets to decide what is and is not part of the art? After a great conversation with Eddie Kone about new-school and old-school jiu-jitsu, Thomas and Gary discuss who is, and should be the gatekeepers of jiu-jitsu. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu…
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Today’s guest has the distinction of being Royler Gracie’s first European black belt and is now a fourth-degree black belt under the Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation. Eddie Kone joins us to discuss why old school is the best school, his appreciation for today’s professional jiu-jitsu athletes, who the gatekeepers of jiu-jitsu are, and why after becoming…
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#179 The 2023 Recap
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What’s up everyone and welcome to The RŌL Radio’s 2023 Recap. 2023 brought us more legends of BJJ including several dirty dozen members, future legends, and several guests that are and will be integral in the evolution of the sport and art we all love so much. So sit back and enjoy clips from Amal Easton, Miko Hytonen, Nick “the tooth” Gullo, and m…
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"Flow State" - The Takeaway from Rob Hileman
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A Flow State has been described as a mental state where you are focused on a single task. After a great conversation with Rob Hileman, Thomas and Gary discuss what a Flow State means in jiu-jitsu and how achieving a Flow State can help you escape from the “Whirlwind of Life”. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 …
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Today’s guest is a black belt under one of the most respected professors in jiu-jitsu and is the owner and head coach of a successful academy. Rob Hileman joins us to discuss what it really takes to run an academy, the slow burn of jiu-jitsu, how a student’s contribution back to jiu-jitsu sets it apart from other sports, and a ton more. Here is The…
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"Adapt" - The Takeaway from Rodrigo Onishi
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Are you able to adapt to your surroundings and the challenges that come your way? Rodrigo Onishi has lived all over the world and adapted to everything that comes with that. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss why adapting to your surroundings is so important, both on and off the mats. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at chec…
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#177 Rodrigo Onishi
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Today’s guest has trained and coached all over the globe and today is integrating jiu-jitsu into the school system and military in the United Arab Emirates. Rodrigo Onishi joins us to discuss why the implementation of jiu-jitsu in schools, the military, and the presidential guard, is so important, the real impact jiu-jitsu has had on his students, …
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"Balance" - The Takeaway from Leo Vieira
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Why is it so hard to find balance in life, let alone jiu-jitsu? After a great conversation with Leo Vieira, who spoke about the importance of a balanced life, Thomas and Gary discuss what they believe keeps us from finding balance and how to seek it out. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Ji…
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As both a member and co-founder of some of the biggest and most respected jiu-jitsu teams in the world, today’s guest is one of the most influential people in jiu-jitsu. Today Leo Vieira joins us to discuss what makes a great team and community, the importance of balance, being present, and a ton more. Here is The RŌL Radio with a multi-time world …
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"Determination" - The Takeaway from Pati Fontes
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Have you ever been so determined to accomplish something that nothing could stand in your way? Pati Fontes’s mother wouldn’t let her train jiu-jitsu when Pati was a teen because girls didn’t do things like that. However, Pati was so determined to train she did it in seceret. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how a person’s determination can…
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Today’s guest is a multi-time world champion and won the IBJJF Worlds three consecutive years in a row. Pati Fontes joins us to discuss how her determination to just train jiu-jitsu when she wasn’t allowed, eventually led to her championships, the struggles she had to overcome being one of only two women in her academy, and how she never let self-d…
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"Right Place Right Time" - The Takeaway from Richard Bresler
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Richard Bresler says that his jiu-jitsu journey started because he was at the right place at the time. On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss how life can take unexpected twists and turns through coincidences, accidents, and the impact that can have on a person’s life and generations that follow. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code …
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#174 Richard Bresler
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Today’s guest was literally at the very beginning of BJJ in the United States and has the distinction of being Rorion Gracie’s very first student in America. Richard Bresler joins us to discuss the earliest days of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the US, his chance encounter with Rorion that changed his life, how jiu-jitsu has evolved over the past 40 years, h…
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"Lucky Guy" - The Takeaway from Gilberto Castro
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Would you consider someone who grew up with a dirt floor in their kitchen and no hot water in their house lucky? What if the same person became a success only to have his business burn to the ground, would you consider them lucky? Gilberto Castro has lived through that and considers himself the luckiest guy in the world. On this Takeaway, Thomas an…
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#173 Gilberto Castro
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Today’s guest considers himself a lucky guy. Many others may not. Gilberto Castro grew up in Mexico under extreme poverty and most recently he lost his academy this past summer when it was destroyed in the Maui wildfires. Gilberto sees those struggles as what has made him who he is today and he is here to discuss how his positive attitude and persp…
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"Infectious" - The Takeaway from Miko Hytonen
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Have you ever been around a person whose personality and vibe rub off on everyone around them? After a great conversation with Miko Hytonen, Thomas and Gary discuss how a person’s personality and how they teach can affect their students and the community at large. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for y…
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Today’s guest has made a name for himself by being one of the most followed and entertaining jiu-jitsu practitioners on social media. Miko Hytonen joins us to discuss why he creates his content the way he does, the importance of having a solid foundation in your jiu-jitsu, how gradual improvement will keep you growing, and a ton more. Here is the i…
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"A New Way" - The Takeaway from Javier Vazquez
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Javier Vazquez believes his method of teaching jiu-jitsu is going to fundamentally change the way people learn the art going forward. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the different ways people teach and learn jiu-jitsu and how learning concepts rather than steps can make your partners feel you are always five steps ahead. www.rolacademy.tv…
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Today’s guest is a fifth-degree black belt and has fought in some of the top grappling and MMA organizations in the world But he isn’t resting on his past achievements and has set his sights on changing the world of jiu-jitsu. On this episode Javier Vazquez discusses his unique coaching and instructing style, how it helps students learn faster, wha…
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"Father Figures" - The Takeaway from Shintaro Higashi
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Shintaro Higashi’s father grew up and trained Judo in Japan and was tuff on Shintaro but also showed him a softer side that he himself didn’t receive. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the impact a father has on his children and how fatherhood has changed over the generations. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. O…
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#170 Shintaro Higashi
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Today’s guest is a double black belt. He is a six dan in judo and a black belt in BJJ. Shintaro Higashi has excelled in multiple martial arts and was raised under two vastly different training philosophies. His father was a native of Japan and Shintaro was raised in the United States. Shintaro discusses how that upbringing forged his current traini…
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