ROLL OR DIE

Do you ever feel like you're just not ‘getting there’ in your Jiu Jitsu journey? Guess what - even the best have moments of doubt. ✨

Murat’s story proves that patience and routine turn beginners into black belts. From basketball to academia to training at the top — he’s mastered focus, discipline, and persistence. 🚀

Whether you're struggling with your next belt, juggling life and training, or just need a reminder to stay consistent, his journey is all the motivation you need.

People often overlook how much mental toughness matters, both in sport and life. Bursting through those doubts and sticking to your routine is what truly makes the difference.

What’s the biggest mental hurdle you’ve overcome in your journey? Drop your story below — let's celebrate those wins together!

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This week’s guest was John Will’s first brown belt in 1997 and may hold the Australian record for the longest time at brown belt, before he received his black in 2023. If you enjoy the stories from back in the day, you don’t want to miss this episode. From an unsanctioned MMA bout on the roof of the Port of Geelong authority building, to a near miss with the Yakuza while hanging with Baz Rutten in Japan - this is a ripper of an episode!

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This week’s guest lives and breathes jiu jitsu. One of the most active competitors on the scene, Ellen has reached the podium multiple times at the highest level. In this episode, she shares some of the stories behind her successes and how she no longer equates her self worth with her tournament results.

Ellen is also very passionately involved in @melwomensbjjcollective, where women from many different gyms come together to roll, laugh and catch up.

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When a fourth degree black belt graces our podcast, you know it’s going to be a good one. Get yourself comfortable to listen to stories of someone with 30 years of jiu jitsu experience. Starting his journey at a relatively late age of 30in Sao Paulo, Fabio moved to Sydney, then the Gold Coast and then Hobart. Fabio shares stories of the rivalry between the Brazilians in Australia and the Aussies who were coming up on the scene and much more. A truly great episode.

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With a surname like Parr, this week’s guest is no stranger to the fight scene. Starting fighting as a toddler, Jesse has not looked back. This 17 year-old has maturity beyond his years and has a never-give-up attitude. Make sure you tune in to hear how he has gained so much from jiu jitsu and what is next for this young man.

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Fresh off his win at FFC10, this week’s guest is no stranger to the grind. Take a listen to this week’s guest who shares candidly how his improved self-belief has helped him achieve so much recently. After falling short previously, last year Tito learned to fully believe in himself to win ADCC trials and the ultra heavy black belt adult division of no Gi Euros. Now hungry to face some of the best in the world, don’t miss this episode as we get to know the man who is Tito Carle!

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Newly minted black belt Coralie shares her embattled story of her journey in jiu jitsu. In her down-to-earth way, she shares her thoughts on many aspects of jiu jitsu and how her many injuries helped her advancement and forced her to work on other areas of her game. As a new black belt, she feels she is only just beginning her journey!

P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal!

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Back for another appearance on the show, Antonio brings his energetic delivery that will have you falling off your chair with laughter. Antonio discusses why he always supports the IBJJF and his belief that the IBJJF is like the union for jiu jitsu. We discuss how things have changed since the old days, how the youth jiu jitsu scene is bright and much more!

P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal!

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Ari has one of the most interesting journeys of any of our previous guests. Starting off with fencing, then calisthenics, Ari developed a love of grappling, initially Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and then freestyle wrestling. Moving to Australia from the US as a brown belt, Ari recognised the importance of working with each other and finding one’s community. Ari now works closely with the Sydney Silverbacks, a queer wrestling club, to empower others and advocate for always having agency over your body

P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal!

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Faz Logan is the 2025 Grand Slam winner, winning Europeans, Pans, Brasilieros, Asian Open and World Masters at Masters 5 brown belt, being the first and only Australian to do so. Lee Ting is the head coach of Immersion Ringwood who joined him at World Masters and took home gold in the masters 3 black belt lightweight division. In this episode we delve into what makes a champion and how you can learn all the techniques in the world, but you need to correct mindset to help you win

P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal!

Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_Podcast

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