In this episode, I break down what toughness really means—the ability to not give up or give in to something difficult while continuing to function effectively. I explore the different types of toughness: physical, mental, and psychological, and why developing toughness expands what's possible in your life.

I then provide practical methods to develop both physical and mental toughness: hard training, challenging workouts, cold plunges, multi-day fasts, and putting yourself in psychologically difficult situations. I break these into three levels—daily discomfort, controlled adversity, and real stakes—because toughness isn't something you have, it's something you practice. Life will test you, and being tough means you'll be ready.

Links for Show notes:

"Mental Toughness and Individual Differences in Learning, ...A Systematic Review" (2017) in Frontiers for Psychology

https://tinyurl.com/vmpwp2xv

Adopt-a-Pet.com

https://www.adoptapet.com/

Dave Kovar

https://www.kovarsystems.com/articles-and-resources/who-is-dave-kovar

Freakonomics "Upside of Quitting"

https://freakonomics.com/podcast/the-upside-of-quitting-3/

David Mitchell 

Find Dave Mitchell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmitch442/?hl=en

Royce Gracie

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

Rickson Gracie

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

Douglas Wong

https://www.whitelotuskungfu.com/about-masterwong.html

Rigan Machado

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

Jack Seki

https://budoshin.com/about-bjj/budoshin-lineage/jack-seki/

Swiss Cadet Study "Systematic review- Mental toughness across domains"

https://tinyurl.com/y9trs93v

Iron Man Triathlon

https://www.ironman.com/

Tabata App

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tabata-pro-hiit-interval-timer/id346432063

Juice Fast

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

Seishiro "Henry" Okazaki

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

Danzan Ryu Ju Jitsu

https://www.danzan.com/

Sig Kufferath

https://www.danzan.com/HTML/PEOPLE/kufferath.html

Bernice Jay

https://www.danzan.com/HTML/PEOPLE/bernicejay.html

Toastmasters

https://www.toastmasters.org/

Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4e

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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.

I sit down with Rikki Rockett, founding drummer of Poison (50+ million albums sold) and fourth-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Renato Magno at Street Sports BJJ.

We explore parallels between drumming and BJJ—both demand mental strategy balanced with physical execution.

Social Media Links:

Instagram ► www.instagram.com/RikkiRockett

Facebook ► www.facebook.com/TheRealRikkirockett

Facebook Fan Page ► www.facebook.com/Rikkirockett

TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@therealrikkirockett

X►  https://x.com/RikkiRockett

Threads► https://www.threads.net/@rikkirockett

Poison - https://www.poisonofficial.com/

Rocket Mafia - https://rockettmafia.com/

Devil City Angels - http://devilcityangelsmusic.com/

Mark Dacascos - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001092/

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

Dan Inosanto - https://inosanto.com/

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

John Machado - https://johnmachadobjj.com/

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

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

Machado Brothers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machado_family

Eddie Bravo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Bravo

Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Mancini

Bob Bass - https://www.facebook.com/robert.bass.520562

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

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

Dog Brothers - https://dogbrothers.com/

Clark Gracie - https://www.clarkgracie.com/

Steve Jordan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jordan_(drummer)

Charlie Watts - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Watts

John Bonham - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bonham

Jason Bonham - https://www.jasonbonham.net/

Moores Cancer Center - https://moorescancercenter.ucsd.edu/

Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja

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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.

Burton Richardson is a Black Belt Hall of Fame martial artist with over four decades of training. He's an instructor under Dan Inosanto in Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Kali, trained in Zulu stick fighting in South Africa, an original Dog Brothers member, and has coached top MMA fighters.

We discuss his evolution from teaching everything to focusing only on pressure-tested techniques. Burton shares why his students carry training weapons during grappling to build constant awareness, how to adapt sport training for street reality, and his philosophy of martial arts as "the art of overcoming obstacles"—a mindset that applies to fighting and life.

Contact Burton Richardson:
Website: www.jkdunlimited.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurtonRichardson
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BurtonRichardson
Instagram: @jkd_unlimited

Online Instructionals from Burton:
BJJ for the Street
https://bjjfanatics.com/products/bjj-for-the-street-by-burton-richardson
Clinch For The Street
https://bjjfanatics.com/products/clinch-for-the-street-by-burton-richardson

Books by Burton:
My Jeet Kune Do Unlimited Adventure
https://a.co/d/085kJ2HB
Silat for the Street
https://a.co/d/032no1z3

Dan Inosanto
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Inosanto
Bruce Lee
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee
Inosanto Academy
https://inosanto.com/
Egan Inoue
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egan_Inoue
Enson Inoue
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enson_Inoue
Chris Leben
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Leben
Douglas Wong
https://www.whitelotuskungfu.com/about-masterwong.html
Carrie Ogawa Wong
https://www.whitelotuskungfu.com/about-instructors.html
Inside Kung Fu Magazine
https://insidekung-fu.com/
Bernice Jay
https://www.danzan.com/HTML/PEOPLE/bernicejay.html
Wally Jay
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wally_Jay
Mike Belzer
https://www.danzan.com/HTML/PEOPLE/mbelzer.html
Dog Brothers
https://dogbrothers.com/
Augusto Barocco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyjrABjV2wA
Antonio "Tatang" Ilustrisimo
https://mandirigma.org/?p=82

Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs4

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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 sit down with Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry, son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and CEO of Roddenberry Entertainment. Rod is an executive producer on many current Star Trek iterations and founder of the Roddenberry Foundation, which supports causes advancing humanity.

We discuss Rod's formative years training Jiujitsu under my good friend Sensei Steve Copping in Los Angeles during the 1980s, earning his black belt as a teenager. Rod shares how the dojo became a second family where respect, vulnerability, and strength coexisted—lessons that shaped his approach to leadership and life. We explore the philosophy of IDIC (Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations), a core Star Trek principle about appreciating different perspectives, and how it mirrors the martial arts values of learning from everyone regardless of rank.

We dive into Rod's journey stepping out of his father's shadow to forge his own identity while honoring Gene's vision, the responsibility of being guardian to a cultural phenomenon that's more than entertainment, and why Star Trek's optimistic future—where humanity has solved scarcity and values ideas over possessions—remains relevant today. Rod reflects on the challenges of maintaining that hopeful vision across ten different Star Trek shows, why we need inspirational storytelling now more than ever, and how shows like The Orville and Ted Lasso carry forward that same spirit of humanity at its best.

Whether you're a Star Trek fan interested in its philosophical foundations, a martial artist exploring how training shapes character beyond the mat, or someone seeking perspective on leadership, ethics, and building a better future in tumultuous times, this conversation delivers wisdom on finding your own path while honoring what came before.

Roddenberry Entertainment
https://www.roddenberry.com/
Rod Instagram: @eugeneroddenberry  http://www.instagram.com/eugeneroddenberry
Roddenberry Entertainment Instagram @roddenberryofficial https://www.instagram.com/roddenberryofficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roddenberry/
Roddenberry Foundation
https://roddenberryfoundation.org/
Roddenberry Foundation’s IG @theroddenberryfoundation http://www.instagram.com/theroddenberryfoundation  
Trek Nation documentary
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1529666/

Steve Copping

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbq6Wpb1DVk

George Kirby

https://budoshin.com/about-bjj/budoshin-lineage/george-kirby/

Gene Roddenberry

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

Star Trek

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

Gracie Jiu Jitsu

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu

Paul O'Connor

https://www.paulryanoconnor.com/about

Air Protein

https://www.airprotein.com/

The Orville

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5691552/

Ted Lasso

https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy

Jeremy Corbell

https://www.weaponizedpodcast.com/

Get in touch!

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 sit down with Cesar Gracie, one of the most influential figures in bringing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the United States. Cesar is the grandson of Carlos Gracie, founder of the Gracie system, and built the legendary Gracie Fighter Team in Northern California, coaching UFC stars including Nick Diaz, Nate Diaz, Gilbert Melendez, Jake Shields, Dave Terrell, and BJ Penn.

We discuss how BJJ actually got started in America and Cesar's role opening the first academy with the Machados, the early days training out of Royce Gracie's garage in Torrance and teaching Chuck Norris at his Encino home, and why Cesar moved to Northern California in 1992 to build his own school. Cesar shares his eclectic training philosophy that mixed gi and no-gi from day one, welcomed wrestlers and sambo practitioners when other schools were insular, and created an environment where students had to prove they were tough enough to belong.

We dive into the reality of coaching elite fighters through the early UFC era when purses were $7,000 and tournaments meant three fights in one night, why Cesar stepped away from managing professional fighters as the sport became corporate, and the strain when business relationships replace friendships at the highest levels.

Whether you're a BJJ practitioner interested in the sport's origins, a coach balancing competition with sustainability, or fascinated by how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu exploded from backyard garages to a global phenomenon, this conversation delivers raw history and hard-earned wisdom on longevity in the sport.

Cesar Gracie contacts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cesargraciebjj/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cesar.gracie/
Cesar Gracie Academy: https://www.graciefighter.com/

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

Rickson Gracie
https://www.ricksongracie.com/ricksongracie/about

Carlson Gracie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlson_Gracie

Nick Diaz
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Diaz

Nate Diaz
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Diaz

Jake Shields
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Shields

Gilbert Melendez
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Melendez

BJ Penn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B.J._Penn

John Danaher
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Danaher_(martial_artist)

Gordon Ryan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Ryan

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.

What really works in what's called "the street"? After decades of martial arts training, I can tell you this: most people who think they're prepared for a real fight may be mistaken.

In this episode, I break down the truth about street fighting versus sport training. This isn't about forms or point sparring—it's about the six critical variables that can shape a fight: the physical environment you're in, weapons (theirs or yours), multiple attackers, bystanders, what you're wearing, and your physical state when violence finds you.
I walk through what I call the "circle of training"—seven essential areas you must develop if you want real self-defense capability: physical attributes (strength, speed, toughness), punching and elbow work, kicking and knee strikes, takedowns and throws, ground fighting, weapons defense, and scenario training under adrenal stress. Then I explain how to modify your current training to prepare for reality.

From why your BJJ might get you trouble on concrete, to how a chair becomes a weapon, to why training in jeans and shoes changes everything—these are hard-won lessons most martial arts schools won't teach you. I also get specific: why you need to practice grappling with strikes allowed, how to train knife defense that actually works (hint: wooden knives don't cut it), and why breaking the social contract with the first strike might save your life.

This episode is twice as long as usual because there's too much at stake to leave anything out. Whether you train in martial arts or not, if you want to protect yourself and your family, understanding these principles could be the difference between going home safe and becoming a statistic.

If you found this valuable, please like, share, and subscribe. Drop a comment on YouTube with your thoughts—I read and respond to every one.

Krissa Hjartar
Instagram: @krissa.jiujitsu YouTube: @krissajiujitsu Art: www.krissa.art

Rogue Black Belt Books
https://www.goodreads.com/series/82393-rogue-black-belt

Dog Brothers
https://dogbrothers.com/

Dan Inosanto
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Inosanto

Dan Inosanto Knife vs. Gun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BNkOTTRW9o

Cesar Gracie
https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/cesar-gracie

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

Model Mugging
https://modelmugging.org/

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

Jeff Thompson book
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/651654.Watch_My_Back

Special thanks to Jamie MacMillan for his assistance with photos

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 episode, I sit down with Professor Caio Terra, a BJJ black belt and one of the most accomplished competitors and coaches in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history. Caio is a multiple-time world champion who competed at rooster weight—the smallest division—yet regularly defeated opponents in the absolute (open weight) division, sometimes facing competitors literally twice his size. He received his black belt in 2006 and has since built the Caio Terra Academy in San Jose, California, and the Caio Terra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association (CTA), producing numerous world champions and helping students worldwide through Caio Online.

We discuss what separates understanding from mimicking in jiu-jitsu and why the students who struggle most at first often become the best, the evolution of BJJ training culture from the brutal 1990s to today's more technical approach, and Caio's unique teaching philosophy that encourages every student to develop their own distinct style rather than copying a template. Caio shares why he was initially the "worst student" his teacher ever had, how he learned to translate techniques to his own body rather than just replicate movements, and why counter-attacking based on what your opponent gives you is more effective than forcing positions.

We also dive into the challenges of adapting your game as you age and lose physical attributes you once relied on, the price of training too hard and the injuries that come from years of elite competition, and why technique will always matter more than strength or cardio. Caio opens up about his car accident and ongoing shoulder issues, the regret of not doing more joint rehab earlier in his career, and how the lessons learned on the mat—problem-solving, adaptation, and resilience—translate directly to navigating life's challenges off the mat.

Whether you're a BJJ practitioner looking to develop your own game, a coach seeking insights on how to build champions without creating clones, or someone interested in how world-class athletes balance competitive success with long-term health and teaching, this conversation delivers hard-earned wisdom, honest reflections on the cost of greatness, and inspiration to train smarter while staying true to your own path.

Caio Terra Academy

https://bjjsanjose.com/

Caio Terra Online

https://caioterra.com/

Ricardo Vieira

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

Rodrigo 'Comprido' Medeiros

https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodrigo_Medeiros

Roger Gracie

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

David Mitchell

https://www.instagram.com/dmitch442

Woolf Barnato, Black Sheep BJJ

https://www.blacksheepjiujitsu.com/

Alexandre "Xande" Ribeiro

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

Bruno Malfacine

https://www.brunomalfacine.com/academy/

Music:

“Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1

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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.

After 30+ years as a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I recently received my coral belt (7th degree). People keep asking me the same question: How have I stayed in the sport this long without getting sidelined? The answer isn't luck—it's strategy.

In this episode, I break down the exact framework I've used to train for decades while minimizing injury. This isn't about avoiding all damage—if you're gonna drive your Cadillac down the highway of life, you're gonna take some dings. But there's a massive difference between expected wear and preventable damage that ends careers.

I walk through the three types of injuries every martial artist faces: tweaks you can train through, injuries that take you off the mat temporarily, and the ones that end your training permanently. Then I share my five-rule system for staying safe: choosing the right instructor and school culture, selecting training partners wisely, creating a safe physical environment, bringing the right attitude to every roll, and maintaining your body as a high-performance machine.

From managing space on the mat to understanding why leg attacks increase injury risk, from the "tap early, tap often" philosophy to why cold showers matter more than you think—these are battle-tested principles that have kept me training when others had to quit. I also get into the specifics: why training near walls is safer, how to warm up joints (not just stretch muscles), and why leaving your ego at the door might be the most important injury prevention tool you have.

Whether you're in martial arts, CrossFit, or any physical pursuit, understanding injury prevention is the difference between a lifetime practice and a short-lived hobby.

If this helps you stay in the game longer, please like, share, and subscribe. Drop a comment with your own injury prevention strategies—I'd love to hear what's worked for you.

Rigan Machado

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

Coral belt

https://bjjfanatics.com/blogs/news/coral-belt-bjj?srsltid=AfmBOoqyqtCPanHwuoQtjRXUMB4HSyFBCRGmh3kfv0Ee60irimLYoI6k

El Niño Training Center

https://elninomma.com/

Gil Melendez

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

IBJJF Rules

https://ibjjf.com/books-videos

Tabata

https://www.verywellfit.com/tabata-training-definition-1230982

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 episode, I sit down with David Mitchell, a BJJ black belt and one of the most dangerous submission artists in Masters competition today. David is ranked #1 in the world for Master 2 No-Gi by IBJJF, has won around 85% of his matches with a 90% submission rate, and recently released his instructional "Ankle Locks Don't Work, and Other Lies" with BJJ Fanatics. Beyond the mats, David spent a decade at Google in finance and learning development before launching his own venture, MMA Fight Advisor, which uses data analytics to provide sports betting insights for UFC fights.

We discuss what makes teaching such a powerful tool for improving your own jujitsu, the differences between gi and no-gi training and why both matter, and David's philosophy of thriving in chaos by finding "hidden harmonies" in scrambles. David shares his approach to building a complete BJJ game, why you should never wait for the "perfect time" to compete, and how learning to learn might be more valuable than any specific technique.

We also dive into the challenges of balancing elite-level competition with a demanding career and family life, navigating autoimmune disease and health issues while still performing at the highest level, and why jumping into the deep end—whether in jujitsu or business—accelerates skill acquisition. David opens up about his "few-shot learning" approach, the importance of leading with empathy as an instructor, and how the skills developed through martial arts—problem-solving, resilience, and incremental progress—translate directly to success in business, relationships, and personal growth.

Whether you're a BJJ practitioner looking to sharpen your submission game, a competitor seeking insights on performance under pressure, or someone interested in how high achievers balance multiple demanding pursuits, this conversation delivers actionable wisdom, honest insights about overcoming obstacles, and inspiration to keep showing up even when conditions aren't perfect.

Find Dave Mitchell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmitch442/?hl=en

Keep up to date with David and his wife, Lauren, through their link tree:

https://linktr.ee/TeamChaosJiuJitsu

MMA Fight Advisor YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MMAFightAdvisor

MMA Fight Advisor on Instagram: nstagram.com/mmafightadvisor/

Team Chaos Jiu Jitsu YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamChaosJiuJitsu

Team Chaos Jiu Jitsu on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teamchaosjiujitsu

Team Chaos Jiu Jitsu on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TeamChaosJiuJitsu

Ankle Locks Don't Work (And Other Lies): https://bjjfanatics.com/products/ankle-locks-dont-work-and-other-lies-by-david-mitchell?srsltid=AfmBOorC7BBBoDc9LkkwKszcxou5z3iIb8oZScj5khGc8qaI-jpv1js1

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 episode, I sit down with Professor John Will, one of Australia's most legendary martial artists and the person who brought Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the continent. John is now a coral belt in BJJ, was the first Australian to earn a black belt in the art, and has over 45 years of teaching experience with everyone from beginners to elite military units, including the Australian Defense Forces, US Marine Corps, and FBI.

We discuss what makes a truly great martial arts school, the evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from a simple fighting system to a global sport, and why what gets you in the door isn't what keeps you there for decades. John shares his powerful "5% improvement" philosophy for making progress in martial arts and life, the critical importance of building safety nets before taking risks, and why learning how to learn might be more valuable than any technique.

We also dive into practical self-defense concepts, including "the fence" for situational awareness and conflict prevention, the Four D's of street attacks, and why most self-defense classes miss the mark. John opens up about fear, anxiety, mental toughness, and how the skills developed on the mat—problem-solving, incremental progress, and resilience—translate directly to success in business, relationships, and personal growth.

Whether you're a BJJ practitioner, martial artist from another discipline, or someone interested in personal development through physical training, this conversation delivers actionable wisdom, honest insights about the realities of combat training, and inspiration to keep showing up for the long game.

Links:

Contact for John Will:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.b.will.7

Previous John Will Episode:

https://youtu.be/ZxPifNLKTUo?si=fzFuPAmz_H7KhSTg

Redcat Academy

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

Jeff Thompson's book “Watch My Back”

https://a.co/d/aWTTcp7

BJJ Essential Tactics: Volume 1 of the Dirty Dozen BJJ Curriculum (BJJ - A Dirty Dozen Curriculum) 

https://a.co/d/5bqB4ki

BJJ - Level Up Your Game: Volume 2 of the Dirty Dozen BJJ Curriculum (BJJ - A Dirty Dozen Curriculum) 

https://a.co/d/00Ca5wn 

Sifu Douglas Wong

https://www.whitelotuskungfu.com/about-masterwong.html

White Lotus King Fu

https://www.whitelotuskungfu.com/

Robert Strong, Comedy Magician

https://www.strongentertainment.com/

Marcello Garcia

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

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

Get in touch!

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