Tapping In

While we often welcome some time off theres nothing more dreaded than the "forced" time off from injury. How will we recover? How will we get better if we cant train? Should I quit all together? These thoughts are absolutely natural and this week Roye and I dive in headfirst and get very personal about some of our injuries. In typical fashion we also go a little off subject to discuss some funny and serious life issues. Enjoy the show and stay tuned at the end for a special voice message...Love you Mom

In this episode Roye and Miguel break down the top 10 tips that they believe will lead to a longer and more successful jiu jitsu career. How do you stay on the mats day in and day out, year after year? How do you stay healthy? How do you keep that passion to want to show up? Listen in and see which one of YOUR top 10 tips did or didn't make our list. 

This week the guys discuss the importance of being able to control your body on the mats. However, in typical fashion the start to explain the importance and the value of not just physical control, but mental and emotional as well. How do all those "bad" positions help you in your everyday life? How does maintaining a dominant position on the mats help you remain disciplined in the real world? All those and many more. Enjoy the show

This week Roye and Miguel delve into human emotion and what happens when we " Fall in Love". From personal relationships to our relationship with Jiu Jitsu, the guys talk about the pitfalls of having such powerful feeling and what happens when they begin to fade. Do we LIKE what we LOVE? Where is my PASSION? Lets find out

Roye and Miguel talk about the roles a black belt plays in the Academy. What are some of the qualities that black belts share with other influential people? While fixating on a specific goal we often fail to ask ourselves, " then what?". Professor Miguel shares his experience of his first day training as a black belt and how the journey and eventual achievement truly impacted his life. The guys also discuss the recent events of Hurricane Ida and how Professor was stuck at the Academy all night. 

Professor Miguel and Roye discuss Professors most recent trip to Costa Rica for the Tom DeBlass camp. After spending a few days away Miguel begins to go express just how many things we take for granted and the importance of taking a step back and appreciating all of the things we have. Roye shares a touching moment where he acknowledges his own mortality and just how special every day truly is to him. 

This week Professor Miguel and Roye talk about their personal adjustments, physical and mental, made in order to stay on the mats. Together they go in depth about how the same focus and discipline required to keep training applies to all other goals and aspirations in LIFE. It's not about an easy journey or path but rather, a want, a desire to continue to work towards that goal. HOW? Tap In and see what the guys think.

Professor Miguel and Roye go into the social benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Together they discuss how unexpected and essential the relationships made on the mat have become in their life. We also learn about Prof. Miguels taste in comedy movies and the answer is quite unexpected...at least to Roye.

In this episode Roye and Prof. Miguel discuss how the team performed at the most recent tournament. They then go deep into how competition can teach us all valuable lessons in life. The guys discuss the importance of stepping out of your own comfort zone and how conquering your fears and anxieties will help you accomplish goals in your life.

Professor Miguel and Roye go into all the highs and lows of being a white belt. What will the process look like? Why should you take the first steps and make the biggest transition of all, from the couch to the mats. what does it take to "Tap In" and stay the course from White Belt to Black Belt