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In this conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his journey through the world of Jiu-Jitsu. They discuss the legacy of Carlson Gracie, along with the evolution of training methods, and the importance of competition and personal growth. He emphasizes the duality of Jiu-Jitsu as both a sport and a lifestyle, exploring the motivations behind why people train and compete. They also reflect on the challenges and responsibilities of being a school owner, the impact of Jiu-Jitsu on their lives, and the importance of community within the martial arts world.

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Episode Highlights:

2:47 The Legacy of Carlson Gracie

9:28 Tittles and Skills

14:01 Seperating Training and Competing

18:43 The Nature of People

24:09 Jiu-Jitsu as a Lifestyle

29:14 Is Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone

33:42 Complex Jiu-Jitsu Relationships

40:10 Using Competition to Measure Growth

49:04 Building a Community Through an Academy

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On this episode Thomas and his gues discuss the importance of mind set, self directed learning, and the challenges of continous improvement in jiu-jitsu. They also take a deep dive into the importance of jiu-jitsu within the world of law enforcement.

Here is The RŌL Radio with 2nd Degree Black Belt, IBJJF No Gi Pan American and American National Medalist at Adult and Master 1, and a man with 10 years in law enforcement who is a lead combatives instructor for the fastest growing combatives company in the country, Dylan Royce.

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Episode Highlights:

5:22 Two Decades of Jiu-Jitsu Evolution

12:39 Developing the Mindset for Jiu-Jitsu and  Law Enforcement

15:40 Finding Jiu-Jitsu

23:36 Choosing Jiu-Jitsu and the Role It Plays in Life

27:21 Law Enforcement’s Challanges with Jiu-Jitsu Training

36:14 The Mental Benefit

47:16 Learnig While Teaching

53:47 Law Enforcement’s Challanges with Jiu-Jitsu Training Part 2

1:02:02 The Growth Mindset

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On this episode, Thomas and his guest discuss the balance between knowledge and skill, the impact of online learning, and the unique lifestyle that Jiu-Jitsu offers. They also shares insights on aging in the sport, the role of instructors, and the significance of continuous learning and adaptation.

Here is The RŌL Radio with the curator of the Art of Skill YOUTUBE channel, the founder of Old Grappler Summit, and a bjj black belt under Roy Dean, Rick Ellis.

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Episode Highlights:

3:07 How Time Passes In Jiu-Jitsu

7:25 Changes Over Two Decades in Jiu-Jitsu

14:54 The Appeal of Jiu-Jitsu for the Older Practitioner

22:03 Levels Within the Journey

29:02 The Purple Belt Experience

38:21 Getting Better as an Older Grappler

55:14 The Impact of the Information Age

1:02:46 Knowledge vs Skill

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On this episode, Thomas and his guest discuss traveling and expieriencing jiu-jitsu around the world, how he caters to students who have different goals within the same class, the free flowing nature of jiu-jitsu vs having a structured approach to instruction, what he finds frustrating in jiu-jitsu, how his idea of academy growth differs from the norm, and more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with a comedian, CLA Coach, and the founder, co-owner, and head coach at Bodega Jiu-Jitsu in Maplewood New Jersey, Kyvann Gonzalez.

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Episode Highlights:

2:28 Jiu-Jitsu Around the World

7:58 The Most Challanging Part of Instructing

12:43 The Community Factor

17:18 Systems vs Freedom

25:18 Having All the Answers

32:37 Why We Do What We Do

38:50 Chasing Belts vs Chasing Skills

42:56 How Kyvann Wants to Grow

49:45 A Parent’s Influence

53:17 Fulfillment

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In this conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his journey from the culinary world to becoming a Jiu Jitsu practitioner and instructor. He discusses the balance between luck and dedication in achieving success, the importance of small details in training, and the need for standards in the Jiu-Jitsu community. They discuss people’s tendency to dream without action, the transformative power of Jiu-Jitsu in personal growth, and Joshua's excitement about opening a new 10th Planet academy in Hawaii.

Here is The RŌL Radio with a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Eric Ramey of 10th Planet, former student of Rickson and Kron Gracie. content creator at BJJ Fanatics, and successful entrepeneur, Joshua You.

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Episode Highlights:

3:55 Culinary Arts and Martial Arts

10:29 The Importance of a Good Foundation

14:37 Joshua’s First BJJ Experience

25:37 Rolling with Nate Diaz and Training with Legends

33:19 The Domino Effect

36:58 Setting Standards in Jiu-Jitsu

39:39 The Transition to NOGI

45:06 Navigating the Politics in Jiu-Jitsu

51:15 Joshua Gets His Black Belt

58:17 Chasing Goals

1:09:08 The Importance of Human Connection

1:10:12 Opening a New Academy. A Dream Realized.

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In this engaging conversation, Thomas and his guest Zach Smart discuss the deep love and commitment that comes with years of training. They delve into the infinite nature of jiu-jitsu, the balance between fun and fundamentals, and the importance of learning from failure. Zach shares his personal journey from aspiring MMA fighter to dedicated jiu-jitsu practitioner, emphasizing the community and camaraderie he found on the mats. The conversation also delves into the evolution of jiu-jitsu, comparing the technical aspects of gi and no-gi, and the future of the sport in terms of entertainment and professionalism. 

Here is the 250th episode of The RŌL Radio with a jiu-jitsu content creator and Black belt under Ross Nicholls at London Grapple, Zach Smart.

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Episode Highlights:

3:13 Loving Jiu-Jitsu Now More Than Ever

5:27 Jiu-Jitsu is Infinite

13:57 Finding the Balance Between Fun and Effort

18:29 Making It Harder Than It Needs To Be

20:23 Keeping an Open Mind

22:33 Why Jiu-Jitsu

27:50 The Resposibility of Learning

32:06 The Structure and Freedom Within Jiu-Jitsu

36:00 GI vs NOGI

45:54 The Professional Future of Jiu-Jitsu

52:45 Importance and Meaning of Promotions

1:03:24 Zach Gets His Black Belt

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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.

Here is The RŌL Radio with a GFT 4th degree black belt, adult black belt world pro silver medalist, and black belt masters world champion (master1), Jake Mackenzie.

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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.

Here is The RŌL Radio with a Rickson Gracie black belt and bjj instructor out of Vero Beach, Florida, James Driskill.

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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.

Here is The RŌL Radio with the owner and lead instructor at Presleybjj in Wellington Nova Scotia, Josh Presley.

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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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