I've spent 36 years in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — competing, winning world titles (and losing them), and learning from every moment on the mat. In this episode, I'm sharing 15 battle-tested strategies for achieving victory in grappling, business, and life. 

Winning isn't about overpowering your opponent — it's about positioning, timing, adaptation, and psychology. Whether you're a competitor looking to sharpen your game or an entrepreneur trying to outmaneuver the competition, these principles have helped me build and sell businesses, lead a major nonprofit, and succeed across multiple arenas. If you're a grappler, you'll find direct application on the mat. If you're in business, I break down how to generalize these principles for success.

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Topics & People Mentioned:

Grace Hopper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Hopper

Wayne Gretzky - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Gretzky

Apple Inc. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc.

Nokia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia

BlackBerry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackBerry_Limited

Motorola - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola

Steve Jobs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs

Amazon Web Services (AWS) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Web_Services

IBM - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM

HP - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP_Inc.

Microsoft - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft

John Will - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Will_(martial_artist)

Rigan Machado - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigan_Machado

Jean Jacques Machado - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Jacques_Machado

George St-Pierre (GSP) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_St-Pierre

Gene LeBell - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_LeBell

Southwest Airlines - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southwest_Airlines

United Airlines - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Airlines

American Airlines - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Airlines

Delta Air Lines - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta_Air_Lines

Google - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google

Amazon Fresh - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Fresh

Instacart - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instacart

Coors Brewing Company - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coors_Brewing_Company

Facebook - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook

Instagram - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instagram

WhatsApp - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WhatsApp

X (formerly Twitter) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Corp.

Hershey's - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hershey_Company

SkinnyPop - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SkinnyPop

Pirate's Booty - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirate%27s_Booty

Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5A

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This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

In this in‑depth interview with Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu grandmaster Professor Rorion Gracie, eldest son of Hélio Gracie and co‑creator of the UFC, we explore the origins of Gracie Jiu‑Jitsu, the creation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and why BJJ is such an effective self‑defense system. Rorion shares how he brought Jiu‑Jitsu to America, the philosophy behind the Gracie Academy and Gracie University, and what separates sport BJJ from real‑world self‑defense. We also dive into the Gracie Diet, how BJJ can transform your life, and what makes a truly great instructor and student on and off the mats. If you’re interested in martial arts history, Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu fundamentals, or the evolution of UFC and modern MMA, this conversation is a must‑watch.

Contacts for interviewee:

RorionGracie.com

GracieMuseum.com 

Books:

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu https://www.amazon.com/GRACIE-JIU-JITSU-Revised-Helio-Gracie/dp/0975941135/

The Gracie Diet https://www.amazon.com/Gracie-Diet-Revised-Rorion/dp/0975941100

Some clips used for commentary. Original sources linked below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X_LpYdUAo4&t=32s

Topic Links:

Gracie University https://www.gracieuniversity.com/

Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu

UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Fighting_Championship

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Action (videotape) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X_LpYdUAo4&t=1090s

Royce Gracie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royce_Gracie

Hélio Gracie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A9lio_Gracie

Carlos Gracie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Gracie

Rigan Machado https://www.theacademybeverlyhills.com/instructors/rigan-machado/

John Milius https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Milius

Cesar Gracie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cesar_Gracie_Jiu-Jitsu

John Will https://www.redcatacademy.com.au/john_will.html

Gracie Diet https://gracieone.com/the-gracie-diet-the-complete-guide-to-understanding-and-applying-it-in-your-daily-life/

Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5A

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This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

Big John McCarthy is one of the most influential figures in MMA history — not as a fighter, but as the man who helped write the rules that shaped the sport.

In this episode, we sit down with the legendary MMA referee, BJJ black belt, and founder of the COMMAND referee training program to talk about what it really takes to protect fighters inside the cage. Big John breaks down why fighters are wired to hide their pain, how referees decide when to stop a fight, and why getting a fighter out at the right moment can save their career — and their life.

We also go deep into the early days of the UFC, the creation of the Unified Rules of MMA, and what most fans fundamentally misunderstand about the referee's role. Plus, Big John reflects on his recent return to refereeing Netflix's first-ever live MMA event featuring Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano — and what it felt like to be back in the cage.

Topics covered:

1. How referees read fighters who are hiding damage
2. The hardest calls Big John has made in his career
3. The birth of the Unified Rules and how they saved MMA
4. Early UFC chaos and how the sport evolved
5. Netflix's first live MMA event — Ronda vs. Gina
6. The COMMAND officiating program and the future of refereeing

Contacts for John McCarthy

Instagram & X - @JohnMcCarthyMMA

COMMAND MMA Referee Training MMAreferee.com 

Podcast: McCarthy Mondays with Josh Thomson on the Weighing In Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@WeighingIn/featured

Topic Links:

Felicia Oh https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felicia_Oh

PFC – Executive security training company with Chad Lyman https://pfctraining.com/chad-lyman/

Joao Baretto  https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/joao-alberto-barreto

Helio Vigio https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/helio-vigio

Gerard Gordeau vs. Teila Tuli in UFC 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prcWJgfeuJg

Pat Smith vs. Scott Morris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IABbQrQXlVk&t=7s

Tank Abbott vs Oleg Taktarov – Fishhooking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LufiBRFE2Iw

CAMO (California Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Organization) https://camomma.org/

ISKA https://www.iskaworldhq.com/

Unified Rules of MMA https://www.ufc.com/unified-rules-mixed-martial-arts

Zuffa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zuffa

Tito Ortiz vs Evan Tanner UFC 30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s110EQz0Ohg

California State Athletic Commission https://www.dca.ca.gov/csac/

ARP (Association of Ringside Physicians) https://ringsidearp.org/

Big John giving pre-fight fighter instructions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HGpSp8aS30

Nick Diaz vs. Paul Daley – Strikeforce San Diego https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_vrF7N7Cu8&t=307s

Anderson Silva vs. Rich Franklin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDLz0THYPAs

Rose Namajunas vs. Joanna Jędrzejczyk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euIO4WKIHP0

Georges St-Pierre vs. Michael Bisping https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOREpJ7ANPA

Brian Johnson vs. Reza Naseri https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxtXLGR2h7Y&t=61s

Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5A

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This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

GSP reveals he hated fighting — so why did he become the greatest MMA fighter of all time? In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Georges St-Pierre breaks down the mindset, preparation, and mental tools that built a legend.

🥊 What we cover:

1. Why GSP hated fight night but kept competing anyway
2. How bullying and a difficult childhood became his greatest fuel
3. The truth about confidence: "It's not the absence of fear — it's knowing you have what you need to succeed"
4. How to "make the butterflies fly in formation" and perform under extreme stress
5. His 4-layer preparation pyramid: physical, technical, tactical, and mental
6. Visualization strategy: best-case, realistic, and worst-case scenario planning
7. The small, unglamorous daily habits that separate champions from everyone else
8. Training for longevity — mobility, stability, and staying athletic for life

Whether you're a fighter, an entrepreneur, or anyone who struggles with self-doubt — this episode is a masterclass in mental performance and turning adversity into fuel.

Contacts for interviewee:

Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GSPPodcastOfficial

Website: https://www.gspofficial.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgesstpierre/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsppodcastofficial/

GSP Foundation https://www.gspofficial.com/gsp-foundation

GSP Training tools

The Path: https://thepathbygsp.com/

RushFit: https://www.rushfit.com/

MMA Academy: https://mmaacademy.gspofficial.com/

"The Way of the Fight" book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-way-of-the-fight-georges-st-pierre/1114516179

Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.aa.org/

Marcelo Garcia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcelo_Garcia_(grappler)

Khamzat Chimaev https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khamzat_Chimaev

Sean Strickland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Strickland

Hurricane Katrina https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Katrina

Dan Millman https://peacefulwarrior.com/

"Way of the Peaceful Warrior" — book by Dan Millman https://peacefulwarrior.com/way-of-the-peaceful-warrior/

Tough Love Fitness https://www.tufflove.org/

Aleo Foundation https://fondationaleo.ca/en/

Jeremy Corbell https://www.youtube.com/JeremyCorbell

Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5A

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This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

IIn this episode, I sit down with Peter Maguire — historian, war crimes investigator, Rickson Gracie black belt, and the co-author of two books with Rickson Gracie: the New York Times bestselling Breathe: A Life in Flow* and the follow-up Comfort in Darkness: The Invisible Power of Jiu Jitsu*.

Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy my interview with Peter Maguire.

Links to Find Peter Maguire:

Peter Maguire Website - http://www.faintingrobin.org/founder.html

Peter Maguire Substack (Sour Milk) - https://petermaguire.substack.com

Fainting Robin Foundation - http://www.faintingrobin.org

Books:

Breathe: A Life in Flow (Rickson Gracie & Peter Maguire) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063018985

Comfort in Darkness (Rickson Gracie & Peter Maguire) - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/200233523-comfort-in-darkness

Thai Stick: Surfers, Scammers, and the Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade - https://www.amazon.com/Thai-Stick-Surfers-Scammers-Marijuana/dp/0231161352

Facing Death in Cambodia - https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Death-Cambodia-Peter-Maguire/dp/0231120524

Law and War: International Law and American History - https://www.amazon.com/Law-War-International-American-History/dp/0231120516

Thai Stick Documentary - https://petermaguire.substack.com/p/thai-stick

Topic Links: 

Rickson Gracie Official Website - https://www.ricksongracie.com

Jean Jacques Machado BJJ Academy - https://www.jjmachado.com

Gene LeBell - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_LeBell

Gene LeBell vs. Milo Savage (First Televised MMA Fight, 1963) - https://mmahistory.org/cool_timeline/lebell-vs-savage/

Nuremberg Trials - https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/the-nuremberg-trials

Khmer Rouge - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khmer_Rouge

Cambodian Genocide - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodian_genocide

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21 Prison) - https://tuolsleng.gov.kh/en/

Mayaguez Incident - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayaguez_incident

Pat Tillman - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Tillman

Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5A

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This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

Host Dave Meyer sits down with Professor Robert Drysdale — IBJJF Black Belt Heavyweight World Champion (2005), ADCC Absolute Champion (2007), undefeated MMA fighter (7-0), and author of multiple books on the history of BJJ. They cover the decline of self-defense training, the warrior ethos of Carlson Gracie, competition vs. memorized moves, and how to keep training well into your 60s and beyond.

For all Robert Drysdale Books and Merchandise

https://zenithjiujitsushop.com/collections/all

Zenith Jiu Jitsu by Robert Drysdale, Las Vegas Academy

https://drysdalejiujitsu.com/

Robert Drysdale's TEDx Talk

https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_drysdale_what_is_the_point_of_winning

Topic Links:
Roberto Pedreira
https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/6997001.Roberto_Pedreira
Dr. Jose Tufy Cairus
https://wwwifc.academia.edu/JoseTufyCairus
Elton Silva
https://www.amazon.com/Long-Before-MMA-forerunners-1845-1934/dp/B0C6W1HCQM
Gracie Jiu Jitsu book
https://www.amazon.com/GRACIE-JIU-JITSU-Revised-Helio-Gracie/dp/0975941135
Jack Seki
https://budoshin.com/about-bjj/budoshin-lineage/jack-seki/
Mikey Musumeci
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikey_Musumeci
John Will
https://www.redcatacademy.com.au/john_will.html
Rigan Machado
https://www.theacademybeverlyhills.com/instructors/rigan-machado/
Willy Cahill
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Cahill
Neil Adams
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Adams_(judoka)
Carlos Gracie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Gracie
Helio Gracie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A9lio_Gracie
Carlson Gracie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlson_Gracie
Carlos Gracie Jr.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Gracie_Jr
Rolls Gracie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls_Gracie
Rickson Gracie Books
https://www.amazon.com/Books-Rickson-Gracie/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ARickson%2BGracie
Alberto Crane podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic93Ro9QLs0
Islam Makhachev
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_Makhachev
Khabib Nurmagomedov
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khabib_Nurmagomedov
Ze Carioca (Brazilian Disney character)
https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z%C3%A9_Carioca
Rico Rodriguez
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricco_Rodriguez
Tito Ortiz
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tito_Ortiz
Jean Jacques Machado
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Jacques_Machado
Frank Trigg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Trigg
Eric Ries
https://leanstartup.co/about/team/eric-ries/
Incorruptible book by Eric Ries
https://www.incorruptible.co/
Adopt-a-Pet.com
https://www.adoptapet.com/
Matt Hughes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Hughes_(fighter)
Landmark Forum
https://www.landmarkworldwide.com/
Chris Haueter
https://www.combatbase.com/

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This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

In this episode, I break down what strategy really is—and how it can help you go after goals that look like a long shot from where you are right now.

Back in the year 2000, I decided I wanted to stop millions of dogs and cats from being killed in animal shelters. I had no job, no money, and no obvious way to do it… so if you were betting on me, it would have been reasonable to bet against me. The only real advantage I had was that I understood a bit about strategy, largely because of my lifelong practice of jujitsu.

In this video, I use that story as a through line to talk about strategy and how you can use it for your own life. I ask you to think about a personal or professional goal that really matters to you—something that feels hard, unlikely, and not at all obvious you can achieve. The kind of goal where most people, if they had to place a bet, would probably bet you won’t pull it off.

You’ll learn:

1. How to pick a goal that’s big enough to excite you, even if it feels unrealistic.
2. How Tim Ferriss’ “dreamline” (have / be / do) helps you get specific about what you want.
3. The difference between a strategy and just a plan.

If you care about doing something that actually matters—whether in your career, your training, or your life—this episode will help you think more clearly about strategy and your long‑shot goals.

Show Links:

Adopt-a-Pet.com

https://www.adoptapet.com/

The Four Hour Work Week (book)

https://a.co/d/0cqAnf0H

Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5A

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This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

Adam Treanor is one of the most passionate and knowledgeable voices at the intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and law enforcement. Adam is 25-year veteran of Southern California law enforcement, serving as both a police officer and deputy sheriff. In this conversation, Adam and I get into the training gap that has cost lives and dollars, why a BJJ blue belt may be the most important credential a police officer can earn, and how departments like Orange County Sheriff are finally making it happen.

Contacts for interviewee:

Orange County Sheriff Regional Training Academy (Tustin)

https://sac.edu/division/hst/cja/academy_building

Topic Links:

Renato Magno

https://www.streetsportsbjj.com/renato-magno

Magda Institute / Cass Magda

https://mijkd.com/school/who-is-cass-magda/

Dan Inosanto

https://inosanto.com/

Steve Copping

https://hwchronicle.com/5628/news/former-ju-jitsu-coach-had-a%C2%80%C2%98profound-impacta%C2%80%C2%99-on-past-students/

Eric Paulson

https://erikpaulson.com/

Chris Haueter

https://www.combatbase.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqEyBrWtVrgl-VQ4vWIOpBu63RV1O_5Lg5jQFKtRM2EmpZAZm6T

Yori Nakamura

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorinaga_Nakamura

Machado Brothers

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machado_family

Gracie family

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gracie_family

Bob Wall

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Wall

Marietta PD (Georgia) — 18-month BJJ study

https://www.santamonica.gov/media/CMO/PSROC/MARIETTA_PD_BJJ_DATA.pdf

Kosen Judo

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosen_judo

Geoff Thompson

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoff_Thompson_(writer)

Lee Morrison

https://urbancombatives.com/the-founder/

Fabio Santos

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A1bio_Santos_(grappler)

Marc Denny — Dog Brothers

https://dogbrothers.com/guro-marc-crafty-dog-denny/

Robert Drysdale

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Drysdale

Justin Flores (J-Flo)

https://jfloacademy.com/

Kenny Bond

https://www.streetsportssimivalley.com/sssvbjjcoaches

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This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

Eric Ries created the Lean Startup Method — principles that mirror martial arts: don't overcommit, test first, adapt. We discuss why success breeds failure, how "financial gravity" corrupts organizations, why companies like Costco resist it, and how his new book Incorruptible offers a blueprint for institutions that last.

Social Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eries/

https://x.com/ericries

https://www.instagram.com/ericriesactual/

Newsletter: https://news.theleanstartup.com/

Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/@theericriesshow

https://www.ericriesshow.com/

New Book

Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad…and How Great Companies Stay Great

Amazon listing 

Website: incorruptible.co

Mention of Dave and Adopt-a-Pet.com in Lean Startup work

https://www.startuplessonslearned.com/2018/06/a-non-profit-lean-startup-story-of.html

The Lean Startup (book)

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10127019-the-lean-startup

The Leader's Guide (book)

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29974755-the-leader-s-guide

The Startup Way (book)

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34267304-the-startup-way

LTSE (Long-Term Stock Exchange)

https://ltse.com/

IMVU

https://secure.imvu.com/welcome/login/

The Lean Startup Company

https://theleanstartup.com/

Adoptapet.com

https://Adoptapet.com

Abbie Moore

https://www.petage.com/docupet-pet-registration-platform-welcomes-abbie-moore-as-chief-product-officer/

Cory Doctorow / "Enshittification" book

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/222376640-enshittification

Tim O'Reilly 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_O%27Reilly

Seth Goldman, Honest Tea

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_Goldman_(businessman)

Tony's Chocolonely

https://us.tonyschocolonely.com/

Mr. Beast

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MrBeast

The Marshmallow Experiment

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford_marshmallow_experiment

Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5A

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This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.

Justin Flores is a coach's coach — a University of Nebraska wrestler, elite judoka, and lifelong grappler who has spent decades blending judo, wrestling, and Brazilian jiujitsu. He's coached UFC champions, judged at CJI, and built J Flow Academy to help instructors integrate takedowns into their jiujitsu curriculums. In this conversation, we cover what makes grappling disciplines different and where they overlap, his path from competitor to educator, and much more.

Contacts for interviewee:

J. Flo Grappling Academy

www.jfloacademy.com 

Instagram @jflojudo

YouTube channel jflojudo

Topic Links:

John Will

https://www.redcatacademy.com.au/john_will.html

Fabio Santos

https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/fabio-santos

Nate Keeve

https://www.ijf.org/judoka/41398

Woolf Barnato

https://www.blacksheepjiujitsu.com/#academy-overview

Beau Keeve

https://www.instagram.com/beau_keeve/

Willie Cahill

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Cahill

Wally Jay

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wally_Jay

Rigan Machado

https://www.theacademybeverlyhills.com/instructors/rigan-machado/

Neil Adams

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Adams_(judoka)

Gokor Chivichyan

https://www.gokor.com/about-us/

Karo Parisyan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karo_Parisyan

Manny Gamburyan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Gamburyan

Ronda Rousey

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronda_Rousey

Mikey Musumeci

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikey_Musumeci

CJI (Craig Jones Invitational)

https://www.cji2.com/

Lachlan Giles

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lachlan_Giles

Chris Haueter

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Haueter

Paddy "the Baddy” Pimblett

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddy_Pimblett

Dominick Cruz

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominick_Cruz

Keenan Cornelius

https://legionsandiego.com/instructors/keenan-cornelius/

Tom Callos

https://www.tomcallos.com/printmaking/martialarts

Felix Will

https://www.instagram.com/felixwillbjj/

Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5A

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This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.