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This week we are re-releasing another one of our favorites. So sit back and enjoy episode #84 with Kenny Florian.

On this episode, we are excited to have with us someone who is and has been one of the biggest names in martial arts and MMA since the early 2000s. Whether on the mats, in the octagon, or behind a microphone today’s guest has done it all with a warrior's spirit, professionalism, and a passion second to none, Kenny Florian.

Kenny discusses his rise to the UFC, the struggles he faced once he made it to the biggest fight of his life, how adversity and problem solving motivate us as humans on and off the mats, and why we need to constantly ask questions.

Here is The RŌL Radio with former UFC fighter and analyst, current co-host of Discovery Channel’s BattleBots, PFL commentator, podcaster, and a true ambassador for the martial arts, Kenny Florian.

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Episode Highlights:
4:46 Kenflo Gets His Start
8:14 A Two Day Royce Gracie Seminar
11:30 What Separates Us from the Animals
19:13 Facing What’s In Front of You
21:50 Kenny’s Rapid Rise
24:58 Do You Want to be a Fucking Fighter
33:57 Being as Present as Possible
40:40 Stay Humble Stay Training Stay Ready
45:46 Conceptual Learning
50:28 Question Everything
55:20 Don’t Be Lead Astray
1:04:13 Do You Love Teaching
1:11:46 Guest Question

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Welcome back everyone. Today we are re-releasing or first episode form 2023. So sit back and see why episode #132 is one of our favorites.

A huge social media following combined with a successful competition career, and a successful academy have made Nick “Chewy” Albin one of the biggest names in BJJ.

On today’s episode, Nick discusses success, what it means to him and how that meaning has changed over the years, the profound way high school wrestling changed his life, the blending of grappling styles, the future of gi Jiu Jitsu, and more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with the host of The Chewjitsu Podcast and Chewjitsu YouTube channel, owner and instructor at Derby City MMA, and a huge influence in modern Jiu Jitsu, Nick Albin.
 
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Episode Highlights:
3:41 Stop Caring
 11:25 Learning Lessons
 14:42 Ready to Recieve It
 18:16 Nick’s Journey
 26:00 Jiu Jitsu vs Wrestling
 38:24 The Future of Grappling
 44:06 Where’s the Gi Going?
 50:34 Biggest Changes in Jiu Jitsu
 58:15 Eliot Marshall’s Question

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Today’s guest returns to share his extensive knowledge of jiu-jitsu, the role it plays in self improvement, how the digital age has influenced jiu-jitsu, and a ton more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with the creator of Hidden Jiu-Jitsu, Rickson Gracie’s 3rd American black belt, the man who received his black belt from Rickson faster than any other, and one of the most highly regarded instructors in the world, Henry Akins.

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Episode Highlights:
3:43 Jiu-Jitsu in the Information Age
11:06 Finding What’s Right for You
20:09 Failure is Always the Catalist for Change
31:45 Why I Want to Share It with Other People
35:25 Self Preservation
40:16 Is There a Shortcut
44:37 Drive to Want to Do Better
49:50 Where is All of This Going
55:03 Reflecting on the Early Days
58:39 Responsibility to Jiu-Jitsu
1:03:34 Rob Biernacki’s Questtion

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Today’s guest takes a deep dive into conceptual learning in BJJ, his standards for promoting students, how studying psychology has influenced his jiu-jitsu and the impact ones upbringing has on their resilience.

Here is The RŌL Radio with the creator of BJJConcepts.net, and head instructor at Island Top Team in Nanaimo British Columbia, Rob Biernacki.

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Episode Highlights:
4:12 Hero Worship in Jiu-Jitsu
11:29 Slacktivism
17:13 Why Jiu-Jitsu
22:51 The Conceptual Approach
31:50 Compensating for Limitations
42:00 Teaching Jiu-jitsu and Teaching People How to Learn Jiu-Jitsu
59:59 Meritocracy
1:13:51 Stephen Whittier’s Question

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Today’s guest discusses the profound connections formed through Jiu-Jitsu, the misconception that it is for everyone, individuality in jiu-jitsu, and more. 

Here is The RŌL Radio with Krav Maga black belt, a Chris Haueter black belt, and co-owner / head instructor at Rough Hands Jiu-Jitsu in Louisville KY, Jesse Walker.

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Episode Highlights:
2:50 Connections and Bonds
6:16 Trust the Tap
9:23 The Learning Enviornment vs The Competition   Enviornment
20:14 Overcomplicating Jiu-Jitsu
26:50 Jiu-Jitsu Is Not for Everybody
31:13 Transitioning to Jiu-Jitsu
44:16 The Job of an Instructor
1:02:58 Goals vs Direction

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Today’s guest takes a deep dive into the modern day jiu-jitsu instructor in a digital landscape, AI and its role in the future of jiu-jitsu, the importance of community, and more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with entrepenuer, 4th degree bjj black belt, MMA coach, and the creator of 40 Plus BJJ, returning guest, Stephen Whittier.

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Episode Highlights:
2:59 It Never Stops
9:00 Instructors in a Digital World
14:51 Vulnerability and Humility in Teaching
26:34 Trusting In Others and Letting Go
33:07 Navigating the Uncomfortable Conversations
42:16 The AI Revolution
1:00:44 The Importance of Connection

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Today’s guest focuses on BJJ for the older grappler and grapplers with physical limitations, having an open mind while training, the myths surrounding black belts, and more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with jiu-jitsu instructor, and creator of Old Bastard BJJ, Mike Mahaffey.

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Episode Highlights:
3:42 Becoming an Old Bastard
10:34 Its Not Who’s Good Its Who’s Left
14:40 Growing Up Nerdy
29:37 Mike’s Early Jiu-Jitsu Experiences
44:14 An Open Minded Approach
49:34 Training Through Limitations
54:51 Finding the Right Coach
57:46 Great Black Belt Story
1:01:28 A Black Belt’s Self-Doubt
1:07:28 Choosing Not to Care
1:12:25 Amanda Bruse’s Question

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Today’s guest shares her journey from a Midwest upbringing to becoming a dedicated Jiu Jitsu practitioner at one of the most repected academies in the world, Atos. She discusses her initial fears and challenges in training, the supportive environment at Atos, and the importance of mental health and self-talk in sports. She also reflects on her past struggles and how Jiu Jitsu has provided her with a positive outlet and community. 

Here is The RŌL Radio with Andre Galvo black belt, jiu-jitus coach, and a No-Gi Pans Champ, Amanda Bruse.

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Episode Highlights:
3:04 Where I Want to Be
6:58 What Sets Atos Apart
18:33 Intelligent Training
21:43 Finding Support in Jiu-Jitsu
27:23 Psychology On and Off the Mats
42:00 Mom and Dad’s Support
50:16 Learning to Let It Go
1:02:55 Adam Benayoun’s Question

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Today’s guest joins the show to discuss the expanding roles within the jiu-jitsu world, how students learn, why jiu-jitsu has become so complicated, how prioritizing his training afforded him the opportunities to train with the best in the world, and more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with owner and instructor at Black Cat Jiu-Jitsu in Springfield Virginia, Adam Benayoun.

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Episode Highlights:
5:51 Roles Within Jiu-Jitsu
11:59 Surprises in Business
15:04 Teaching Jiu-Jitsu
25:50 Simple Jiu-Jitsu vs Complicated Jiu-Jitsu
39:32 Fostering Relationships
47:16 Training with the Greats
59:00 Jorgen Matsi’s Question

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This week’s guest joins the podcast to discuss the beginings of BJJ in his homeland of Estonia, the evolution of training in BJJ, the characteristics of a good coach, and more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with a pioneer in Estonian BJJ, Jorgen Matsi.

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Episode Highlights:
7:10 Estonian BJJ
11:15 How Seminars Have Changed
16:25 The Skillset of Training
33:12 How to Learn vs What to Learn
46:44 The Impracticality of Traditional Martial Arts
53:32 Characteristics of a Good Coach
57:05 Are We Crazy
1:06:15 What Makes Jiu-Jitsu Unique
1:12:36 Dorothy Dao’s Question

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