The Datsusara Podcast

Henry Akins has been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over 20 years. He is a black belt under the legendary Rickson Gracie and taught at Rickson's school for 10 years. He currently teaches the art full time at Dynamix MMA in Santa Monica, California where he has been since 2011. He is also the founder of Hidden Jiu Jitsu which is his take on Rickson's BJJ concepts. Topics include: • His path to becoming a full time BJJ instructor including his experiences training with Rickson Gracie. • The original intention of Jiu Jitsu as a complete martial art instead of a sport. • His natural mindset to live a free life and the conflicts with his upbringing.

Related Links: http://hiddenjiujitsu.comhttps://dynamixmartialarts.com/instructors/henry-akins/ Henry's Facebook@HenryAkinsBJJ

Co-Host: Ben Charles Sponsored by DatsusaraTwitter: @DatsuChrisFacebook: Chris Datsusara Odell

Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).

Daniele Bolelli is an Italian-born writer, martial artist, university professor, podcaster and father. He talks with us about his path to get where he is now and his trials along the way. We also discuss time management and other issues at the heart of the Datsusara lifestyle. He is the author of several books including On the Warrior's Path.

Related Links: http://www.danielebolelli.comhttp://thedrunkentaoist.comhttp://historyonfirepodcast.comDaniele's Facebook@DBolelli

Co-Host: Ben Charles Sponsored by DatsusaraTwitter: @DatsuChrisFacebook: Chris Datsusara Odell

Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).

Antero Alli is about as Datsusara as one can be as he has led a life of integrity independent of the corporate machine. He shares his history and tales of his adventures along the way along with advice on how to find yourself and stay true. Antero Alli comes from a deep background of writing, directing, and producing experimental theatre and numerous underground films. He is also the author of eight books including Angel Tech, The Eight-Circuit Brain, and Towards an Archeology of the Soul.

Related links: http://www.paratheatrical.com http://www.verticalpool.com Antero's Facebook

Sponsored by DatsusaraTwitter: @DatsuChrisFacebook: Chris Datsusara Odell

Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).

Chris Odell with a brief introduction to help set the stage for what you can expect from the show. In this episode:

• The definition of Datsusara • Chris' summarized Datsusara journey • The Datsusara way of life • Podcast format, guest standards and content • Self deprecation • Plug for Chris' company (also called Datsusara) • Acknowledgments

Sponsored by DatsusaraTwitter: @DatsuChrisFacebook: Chris Datsusara Odell

Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).