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Today’s guest shares her insights on trust, vulnerability, and the challenges of asking for help, particularly in the context of Jiu-Jitsu. She reflects on her personal journey, the resilience she developed through adversity, and the importance of community support in her life.

Here is The RŌL Radio with a first place IBJJF Pan Nogi champion, and head kids instructor at Crazy 88 MMA in Maryland, Vannessa Griffin.

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Episode Highlights:

2:32 Building Trust

8:39 Willing to Suffer

16:20 What Keeps People Involved

22:32 Life Without Jiu-Jitsu

27:24 First Day Memories

31:03 A Physical Puzzle

39:52 Training with Men

52:23 The New Teen Generation

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On this episode, Chris Burns returns to share his insights on happiness, authenticity, and the complexities of life choices. He discusses the essence of Jiu Jitsu, its evolution into a sport, and the importance of preserving the original art of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. With brutal honesty and a great sense of humor, Chris emphasizes the significance of simplicity in martial arts and the value of living life on one's own terms.

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Episode Highlights:

3:01 How Dare You Be Happy

7:29 Choices

11:31 Simplicity vs Creativity

17:22 The Original Intention

24:31 Carrying the Torch

42:29 The Secondary Father Figure

43:56 Being a Good Instructor

53:39 Trying to Do Better

59:38 Biggest Rickson Takeaway

1:05:27 Be Yourself

1:09:24 Three Things We Could All Do Better

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Today’s guest discusses the evolving perception of Jiu-Jitsu, the significance of the Black Belt, and the personal journey that practitioners undergo. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, mental health, and community in the practice of Jiu-Jitsu.

Here is The RŌL Radio with 4th degree bjj black belt, 1st degree judo black belt, and owner of Revolution Dojo in Katy and Houston Texas, Jeff Messina.

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Episode Highlights:
2:33 Focus On What Matters
6:33 Jiu-Jitsu’s New Era
13:47 Is Jiu-Jitsu for Everybody
21:59 What Makes Jiu-Jitsu Unique
26:23 Jeff’s Roots
31:59 The Value of the Black Belt
42:06 What is the Objective of Jiu-Jitsu
49:03 Switching Lifestyles
54:11 Why Do People Give Up

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On this episode Thomas and Robby discuss jiu-jitsu in the digital age and the challenges of technology in modern life, the difference between teaching and practicing jiu-jitsu, the sacrifice and dedication, and more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with the owner of Gracie Brandon in Riverview Florida, Robby Donofrio.

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Episode Highlights:
2:05 Technology is an Issue
6:58 Strategy and Tactics
15:05 Teaching to the White and Black Belt
21:42 You Have to Be Willing to Fail
25:53 Robby’s  New Obsession
38:26 Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life
48:37 I’m a Grateful Cat
55:38 You Have to Humble Yourself

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Today’s guest has worked with the biggest names in combat sports and has been in the ring for some of the biggest fights in modern history. Jacob “Stitch” Duran joins the show to discuss his career as a cutman, how he takes care of fighters beyond the cuts, and what is in store for his future.

Here is The RŌL Radio with the cutman to both the legends of combat sports and those on their way, Jacob “Stitch” Duran.

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Episode Highlights:
2:27 Follow Your Dreams
6:06 Right Place Right Time
10:42 Stitch’s Real Job
18:31 Becoming a Cutman
26:04 Adapting to MMA
28:26 Taking Care of More Than the Cuts
36:08 Working with Tyson
39:58 Motivating Fighters
43:30 It isn’t a Job It’s an Adventure
48:22 Boxing’s Future
53:56 A Moment with Fador and Brock

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On this 2024 re-cap Thomas and newly promoted black belt Russ Usauskas discuss the past years episodes including stats, clips from some of our favorite guests, and more. listen next week for all new episodes for what we are positive will be another great year for The RŌL Radio.

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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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