ROLL OR DIE

Ivo is a fourth degree judo black belt who represented Australia at the 2012 London Olympics and is the owner and coach of Senshi in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. He moved to Australia from Portugal and started judo with his Dad and sister. They both stopped, but Ivo kept going. He had a major car accident in 2018 and had seven surgeries as a result. Showing the perseverance so prevalent amongst judokas, Ivo shares how he overcame and continued to train and compete. Ivo runs his judo club in a very different manner to other judo clubs; enjoying the diversity that people bring tot he mats and how he can bring judo to more people than the “average joes”.

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Join us as we chat with Hope Tabak, seasoned competitor, coach and mother as she drops huge knowledge for our listeners. Hope shares tips on how to train in a way that benefits everyone, whether you are a higher rank, bigger person or otherwise. She discusses how to find skills to work on, via specific training and how to train in a way that both partners benefit from and get better at jiu jitsu. Hope also shares some of her competition secrets, how she accepts the nerves, focuses on what she can control and doesn’t put pressure on herself. An epic episode!

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To mark our 300th episode, the RoD team have brought one of the biggest names in jiu jitsu to share the occasion. In this episode, Robert shares candidly his sometimes polarising opinions on the state of the scene today. As a competitor, coach and all round genuine guy, the nuggets of wisdom that are dropped by Rob, mean you definitely want to listen to this episode!

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Back for a second appearance on the podcast, the King shares more wisdom with our listeners. Elvis shares how to stay on the mats for longer. He now keeps his BJJ more playful. Elvis discusses the importance of a good diet and ensuring diet has enough protein, focusing on whole foods. Range of movement improves life quality!

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Anthony Perosh’s journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a testament to the power of perseverance, mentorship, and self-reflection. His insights remind us that martial arts is not just about physical prowess but also about mental fortitude and continuous growth. For anyone embarking on their BJJ journey, remember to embrace the learning process and measure your progress against your own past.

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This week’s guest is an Absolute brown belt, who has made a name for himself competing and training around the world. Don’t miss this episode, as he very candidly shares insights into what it’s like to train and compete internationally at the highest level. Learn how Brodie manages to live in the US for six months a year and what it’s like learning from and training at places like Kingsway. An awesome episode that you will learn heaps from.

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Back for his third appearance on the show (check out episodes #15 and #99), Dave Hart covers some of the inside information about what makes Dominance so successful as a club. He talks about how his team structures classes, how all students are working towards a shared goal and how he has built a space where he can comfortably bring his kids.

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This week’s guests are the co-owners of a brand-new academy on the NSW Central Coast in Long Jetty. Take a listen to how the persistence and resilience they learnt on the mats transferred across to the set up of their gym. Blending a unique style, being a combination of ecological and technical, they have a maximum of 12 students per class and teach in a way that is great for beginners, as well as higher belts.

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Another repeat guest (check out episode #84), Bob Frias is a super active competitor, who competes throughout the world on the biggest stages. In today’s episode he explains why he prefers the AJP Tour tournaments to the IBJJF, how he prepares for comps and super fights and why his biggest inspiration comes from people he’s directly involved with.

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This week’s guest is a master class in resilience. Starting her jiu jitsu journey at Immersion Glen Waverley, “Tiny” Tina West was fortunate to receive a grounding in the fundamentals from “Mini” Dave Marinakis, one of the best in Australia. She moved to Rochester in regional Victoria as a blue belt and faced many hardships, including the floods of 2022 that all but destroyed the town. Always having a dream to start her own academy, Tina started Momentum Jiu Jitsu in Rochester in 2024 and hasn’t looked back. Make sure you listen to this episode!

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