This week I catch up with my friend Gilberto Castro from Aloha Roll Academy. Professor Gilberto lost his academy in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire. Gilberto is a wonderful person and a talented BJJ practitioner, instructor, and business owner. We discuss the wildfire, building a new school from scratch (which is now open), the current state of BJJ, and how Jiu Jitsu builds better communities. Enjoy this very special episode and mahalo! 


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