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On today’s episode, Leah Stumpf of SBG joins Thomas to discuss who she looked up to as she moved up the ranks at Straight Blast Gym, her perspective on females having no choice but to train with men, her transition from traditional martial arts to Jiu Jitsu, and a ton more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with multiple Masters's degree holder, 2018 and 2019 IBJJF Masters Worlds Black Belt Gold winner, fitness and Jiu Jitsu coach at SBG Kalispell Montana, and first-degree black belt under Matt Thornton and Travis Davison, Leah Stumpf.

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Episode Highlights:
5:04 Looking Up to Lily Pagle
7:42 Replicating Fighting with Women While Training with Guys
13:66 Universal White Belt Problem
19:12 Small Wins
22:50 Karate to Jiu Jitsu
36:51 Seeking New Answers
41:41 The Instruction Evolution
46:21 Education on and Off the Mats
54:24 Hardest Thing About Teaching
1:06:55 Dan Hart’s Question

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What is the essence of Jiu Jitsu?

The essence of Jiu Jitsu can mean many different things to many different people. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss what it means to them and how that has changed their lives.

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On this episode, Dan Hart discusses Jiu Jitsu post-pandemic, what is truly important when it comes to growing an academy, his reasons for loving the gi, and his criteria for Jiu Jitsu ranks.

Here is The RŌL Radio with restaurateur, owner, and instructor at Alpha BJJ in Woodstock Il, and Henry Akins black belt, Dan Hart.

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Episode Highlights:
3:21 Jiu Jitsu Post Pandemic
7:31 Why it is Hard to Return
12:30 Keeping the Personal Touch
19:33 Not Everyone is an Instructor
26:04 Dan’s Reasons for Starting
29:38 Why is Jiu Jitsu Appealing
35:35 Does it Matter When You Start
42:04 Is Jiu Jitsu Mainstream
43:21 NOGI vs GI
47:20 Black Belt Criteria
54:49 Impactful Experiences
56:47 Johnny Tama’s Question
1:01:05 Setting Goals in Jiu Jitsu

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Who is more responsible for the progress of a student, the instructor or the student?

When that question was asked to Johnny Tama he said it was a 60/40 split. On this Takeaway, Thomas shares his point of view on why it is ultimately the student's responsibility and how the student can use time their time to better themselves.

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On this episode Johhny Tama discusses how he deals with big changes, learning while teaching, the importance of cross-training, the 60/40 student-instructor relationship, and why black belts must teach.

Here is The RŌL Radio with multi-time Pan American Champion, IBJJF World Champion, and the first Hispanic athlete to win the IBJJF World Championship in the Black Belt division, Johnny Tama.

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Episode Highlights:
5:12 Happy Birthday Johnny
11:07 Behind the Curtain
14:35 Someone Gary Agrees With
17:22 60/40 Split
21:20 Cross Training
30:13 Financial Support
35:23 What Brought Johnny to Jiu Jitsu
44:06 Mindfulness
47:24 Jiu Jitsu Equations
51:34 Teaching
57:18 Johnny’s Definition of a Black Belt
1:01:12 Paul Sharp’s Question

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Do you crave the challenges of Jiu Jitsu?

SBG Idaho coach Paul Sharp motivates his hobbyist students by encouraging them to embrace the challenges and difficulties that come with Jiu Jitsu. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of coming to terms with the hardships of Jiu Jitsu and looking for the motivational moments within them.

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On this episode Paul Sharp discusses old school vs modern day training, coaching the competitor and the hobbyist and the challenges of motivating both, his long and deep journey in martial arts, and much more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with retired law enforcement officer,  self-defense expert, certified instructor in the Filipino martial arts and Jeet Kune Do concepts, Chris Haueter black belt, and Straight Blast Gym instructor, Paul Sharp.

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Episode Highlights:
4:55 Chris Haueter is the Man
8:10 Create Your Own Expression
11:22 Paul’s Jiu Jitsu Start
17:34 Old School vs New School
30:31 Balancing the Competitor and the Hobbyist
41:21 Evolution of the Sport Side
47:19 Creating a Self-Coach
55:46 Coach as a Guide
59:23 Make the Most of Your Opportunities
1:08:08 Amy Campo’s Question

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Getting to the bottom line or the most important reason for any given situation can often be a challenge. 

After speaking with 2022 ADCC champion Amy Campo, Thomas and Gary discuss why getting to the bottom line can put you on the path to success.

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This episode's guest is coming off what many would consider the biggest competition of their career, beating a legend in the sport of grappling to win what many consider the ultimate grappling event.

Amy Campo discusses that win, how martial arts has strengthened her family bonds, her mental preparation, and how we always need to seek the truth.

Here is The RŌL Radio with IBJJF World Champion, Pans Champion, BJJ Black Belt Under Edwardo Mori, and 2022 ADCC World Champion, Amy Campo.

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Episode Highlights:
5:00 Chris Haueter Seminar
6:32 Amy and Thomas’s Eye Injuries
7:50 Reflections on a Championship
11:09 Amy’s Recipe for Success
16:34 Enemies Before Jiu Jitsu
22:02 Amy’s Training Mindsets
29:42 Trust Yourself
34:38 Prepping for the ADCC
48:39 New Opportunities
50:25 The ADCC Takeaways
54:33 No Limits
56:00 Tomer Alroy’s Question
59:03 Amy and Her Coach

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Does the way we think shape our lives? After speaking with Tomer Alroy, Thomas and Gary discuss the fixed mindset vs a growth mindset. Are things set in stone and unchangeable or can we see opportunities for growth and make seemingly impossible goals a reality?

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