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In this conversation, Jake Mackenzie shares his experiences as a Jiu-Jitsu instructor and competitor, and the importance of building strong bonds with training partners. He emphasizes the therapeutic nature of Jiu-Jitsu and the resilience required to overcome challenges in training and competition. Jake shares his journey from a small town in Canada to becoming a prominent figure in the world of Jiu Jitsu and the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including the challenges he faced while in Brazil, and the family support that fueled his passion.

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Episode Highlights:

2:36 The Instructors Life

8:24 The Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu

13:07 The Best Part of Jake’s Experience

17:40 What Is a Good Training Partner

30:27 Maturing Through Jiu-Jitsu

39:12 Pursuing a Dream in Brazil

55:55 Beginnig to Believe In Oneself

1:06:58 A Family’s Support

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On this episode, Thomas’ guest, James Driskill shares his journey in Jiu-Jitsu, highlighting the profound influence that Rickson Gracie has had on his life and training. He discusses the evolution of training styles, the importance of fundamentals, and the challenges of modern Jiu-Jitsu, including the Dunning-Kruger effect and information overload.

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Episode Highlights:

3:10 Rickson’s Impact

8:17 Growing Older In Jiu-Jitsu

17:24 Keeping It Simple and The Importance of Fundamentals

28:39 Mastery of a Small Amount of Techniques vs Mediocrity                     of a Larger Number

37:01 Passing the Baton

40:59 James’ Humbling First BJJ Experience

46:12 Finding Rickson and Rickson’s Mentorship

58:44 The Significance of Receiving a Black Belt

1:04:34 Moving to Florida to Teach With Rickson

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On this episode, Randy William shares his journey through the world of Jiu Jitsu, reflecting on the personal significance of the flags in his life, the evolution of training methods, and the importance of creating a welcoming environment for newcomers. Randy discusses his teaching philosophy that focuses on maximizing training time and ensuring students understand the core principles of Jiu Jitsu. Also in this conversation, Randy and Thomas explore the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu, while emphasizing the importance of fundamentals.

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Episode Highlights:

2:56 Randy’s Flags

5:51 Personal Growth and Loving Jiu-Jitsu for Personal Reasons

12:14 The Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu Culture

18:58 People Make Jiu-Jitsu Complicated

24:23 What Got Randy on the Mat

30:17 It’s All About Hours

33:29 Build Off the Foundations

39:37 Randy’s Way

46:55 What the Belts Represent

1:01:22 Types of Black Belts

1:13:26 Reinventing Randy

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In this conversation, Josh Presley shares his journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, discussing the evolution of the sport, the challenges of starting as a beginner, and the importance of community and teaching. He reflects on his personal growth, the significance of achieving a black belt, and how Jiu-Jitsu serves as a metaphor for life, emphasizing the mental and physical aspects of the practice.

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Episode Highlights:

2:59 How Access to Jiu-Jitsu Has Changed

7:24 Overcoming Self-doubt

12:00 Josh’s First Class

18:24 Chasing Goals

24:32 Beyond the Physical Challenges

29:36 The Significance of a Black Belt

36:40 The Art of Instructing

44:57 Helping Students Comb Through All the

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51:03 Video Keeps It Real

53:57 What’s the Future of Jiu-Jitsu

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On this episode Thomas and his guest discuss the pressure put on young athletes, mindset, the importance of focusing on what you can control, and more.

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Episode Highlights:

2:05 Who We Are As Athletes

3:23 Pressure and Expectations

7:22 Changing Your Mindset

13:17 The Results Doesn’t Matter

17:58 Focus On The Long Term

20:07 Your Job As A Parent

28:51 Jasmine’s Early Days

32:31 Jiu-Jitsu Lessons 

38:54 The Importannce of Losing 

44:14 The Future of Women in Jiu-Jitsu

49:50 Life After Black Belt

1:03:01 Growing Individually vs Growing a Team

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On this episode thomas and his guest discuss the importance of living a life filled with positivity and purpose, and how that leads to self-disscovery and personal growth. They also discuss how brotherhood and community help you overcome challenges and the impact it has on your journey.

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Episode Highlights:

3:30 What You Seek You Find

6:57 Choosing a Positive Perspective

14:48 Priorities

17:54 Refining Your Life

27:59 Finding Purpose

30:34 10 Years Ago Cody

43:00 Understanding What You Really Want

49:58 Importance of Building a Strong Team

1:05:30 Life Inflation

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On this episode, Dan Covel shares his passion for teaching martial arts and combat sports, emphasizing its importance as a life skill. He and Thomas discuss the community aspect of training, the challenges of overcoming fear and discomfort, and the personal growth that comes from engaging in combat sports.

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Episode Highlights:

2:20 Can’t Envision Living a Better Life

4:02 Martial Arts Is a Life Skill

11:47 Fear of Failure

18:28 Making Training Part of the Daily Routine

21:14 The Competitive Prisim and the Instructor

28:56 The Importance of Introspection

31:11 Dan’s Martial Arts Journey

38:47 You Can’t Fight If You Can’t Grapple

46:47 Jiu-Jitsu’s Popularity

57:40 There Are Always Wins In Jiu-Jitsu

1:00:23 Dan’s Major Concern

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On this episode Thomas and his guest discuss the distractions within jiu-jitsu. They discuss the shiny objects that distract us from what’s been proven to work, and the  distraction jiu-jitsu provids from everyday life. They discuss the importance of fundamentals. They also discuss the communal aspects of jiu-jitsu, embracing failure and more.

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Episode Highlights:

2:41 Imposter Syndrome

7:49 What Should We Focus On

17:57 What We Should Be Chasing

24:53 Tanner’s Ego Check

39:19 Jiu-Jitsu, A Positive Distraction

48:10 A Humbling Experience

1:01:05 A Second Humbling Experience

1:04:28 You Need Failure

1:10:04 Tanner’s Black Belt Speech

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On this episode Thomas and his guest discuss structure and flexibility. The  structure and flexibility needed in teaching, coaching, and training, as well as in the business of jiu-jitsu.

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Episode Highlights:

2:09 Balaning the Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle

6:29 Short-Term Sacrifice for Long-Term Goals

8:50 Individual Learning Styles

16:58 Building Bonds Through Similar Cultures

23:36 Structure and Flexibility in Training

32:04 An Instructors Roles and Responsibility

42:24 Josh’s Martial Arts Journey

52:25 Self-Defense and Sport

59:59 Finding Purpose in Martial Arts

1:06:02 The Mat is an Equalizer

1:12:39 Should Everyone Do Jiu-Jitsu

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On this episode Thomas and Matt Arroyo discuss how Matt’s personal growth has affected his transition from fighter to academy owner and instructor, the importance of accepting change, Matt’s time on The Ultimate Fighter, and more.

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Episode Highlights:

2:08 The Morning Routine

5:33 Being at Service

11:17 Becoming a Father Changed Everything

15:40 What Really Makes You Wiser

23:54 Pivotal Moments

32:25 Early MMA Experiences

43:00 The Road to The Ultimate Fighter

55:04 Matt’s UFC Experience

1:03:49 What’s Next

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