Budo Brothers Podcast

We had the absolute pleasure to talk about martial arts, mindset and lifestyle with Ryron Gracie. We hope you enjoy!Ryron Gracie, the eldest grandson of Grand Master Helio Gracie, grew up in a family deeply rooted in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Under the guidance of his father, Rorion Gracie, and his uncles, Ryron witnessed the effectiveness of the art firsthand. In 2003, Ryron and his brother Rener received black belts from their grandfather, recognizing their mastery of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu techniques an...

We recently came across the philosophy Wabi Sabi. Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese aesthetic philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity. It embraces the natural cycle of growth, decay, and aging, appreciating the unique characteristics and flaws that make an object or a moment in time truly special. Wabi-Sabi values the authenticity of materials, the simplicity of design, and the appreciation of the fleeting and transient nature of life. It encourages us to find joy in ...

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, starting a business or embarking on a new venture requires more than just a great idea or a solid product. To truly succeed and make a meaningful impact, it is essential to start with service and focus on providing value for people. This customer-centric approach emphasizes understanding individuals' needs, desires, and challenges, and tailoring offerings to meet those needs effectively. By adopting a mindset that prioritizes serving others over...

So what is wisdom? What makes words wise? And why is wisdom so valuable? Working with so many incredible martial artists over the years made us realize how every single person with life experience has wisdom... it's just up to you to extract it! Whether it's from our elders, our teachers, or simply those that have gone before and lived to tell the story, a perpetual student has an endless thirst for wisdom. We hope this episode inspires you to keep chasing wisdom as it is a good path to be on!

Life is a thrilling adventure that unfolds like a captivating video game, except there's one crucial difference: you have only one life to live. Each day presents a new opportunity to navigate through uncharted territories, face formidable challenges, and unlock the mysteries of existence. Just like in a game, you start at a certain level and progress forward, but here, the levels are not determined solely by external achievements. Life has a profound way of keeping you at the same level unti...

When shit hits the fan, it is important to know your rules of engagement: knowing when it's time to fight, run, or if you're the type of person who generally freezes. We discuss how we handle people committing robberies and whether we act as good Samaritans.

Why is it that the best in business always say focus on the fundamentals? Though we all know that advice why is it so hard to do? In this podcast, we discuss the importance of sticking to the basics and why it can be considered boring.

As a mature and discerning adult, there are certain topics that are best avoided when in the company of those you care about, and one of those topics is politics, which can cause unnecessary conflict and division whether in the workplace, on the playing field, or even within the confines of a martial arts dojo. In this week's podcast, we delve into the world of dojo politics and how it can create a toxic environment that stifles growth and inhibits progress.

We have some exciting news! We are going to be attending the ProMac conference in Sacramento. We first met Dave Kovar and Brian Nay way back in 2018 at the Martial Arts Supershow. We got to train in one of their seminars and had an absolute blast! In this episode, we dig into some of the challenges of running a school and pick their brains on what school owners can do to create exceptional training experiences for their students.Here is some info about their event: https://promacconference.com/

This podcast is about the charity event we are holding on April 14th, 2023 in Calgary AB, Canada with Sifu Singh called Master Your Center.DO YOU WISH YOU COULD DO MORE?Do you feel like you do not have enough energy and time to be able to perform at work and be present at home?Are you tired of living in a constant state of overwhelm, exhaustion, and distraction? Are you ready to unlock your true potential and live a life in flow? Then join us for the "Master Your Center" workshop with the wor...