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Matheus Lutes' singular focus from the time he was a Purple Belt was to open his own Jiu Jitsu academy. He had no Plan B and knew every decision he made would have an effect on reaching his goal.

On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss the pros and cons of having a Plan B and if having one is a distraction and a possible excuse for failure.

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On this episode, Matheus Lutes joins us to discuss his road from one of the Jiu Jitsu world’s top competitors to a new academy owner. Matheus knew from the time he was a purple belt that he would be an academy owner and he never had a Plan B. Today he describes how everything he did while training and competing was to help him achieve his goal of owning a world-class gym and how he made his vision for his family’s future into a reality.  He also describes how he dealt with the pressure he put upon himself to achieve his goals on and off the mats and how the setbacks he faced made him the successful person he is today.

Here is The RŌL Radio with 5x World Champion, 7x Pan American Champion, Marcelo Garcia Black Belt, and co-owner and head instructor of Royal Jiu Jitsu, Matheus Lutes.

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Episode Highlights:
4:35 Building a Brand
12:40 Matheus’ Vision
16:28 No Plan B
20:16 Making Peace with Pressure
26:09 Biggest Setback
34:09 First Day on the Mats
39:19 Everything I Have is Through Jiu Jitsu
40:46 Why Academies Are Not Successful
44:17 Learning to be an Instrutor
51:28 Junior College vs Harvard
55:27 Ricardo Almeida’s Question

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Ricardo Almeida is one of the most influential people in BJJ and MMA. After a great conversation with Ricardo, Thomas and Gary discuss the influence Jiu Jitsu, Jiu Jitsu academies, and their culture can have on people and communities.

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Newly promoted Black Belt Marcus Johnson said his life has had many chapters. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how life takes us through chapters, how we categorize our life's events, and how we can learn from our past to positively affect our future.

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This week’s guest is a newly promoted black belt under  Essential Jiu Jitsu’s legendary JT Torres, Marcus Johnson.

Marcus sits down with us to discuss his 13-year journey from a high school wrestler with a 0 and 30 record to becoming the high-level Black Belt he is today. He details how his early struggles framed his mindset, how external factors affected his training, what it takes to become a high-level Jiu Jitsu practitioner, what is necessary to be a successful academy owner, and how he returned to Jiu Jitsu after long breaks from training.

Here is The RŌL Radio with a young man who has trained with the best in the world, Tatami to Go founder, coach, and GM at Essential BJJ, and new BJJ Black Belt, Marcus Johnson.

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Episode Highlights:
3:32 More Exciting BJJ Fanatics News
5:19 16 Days a Black Belt
10:26 A New Chapter
11:54 Pressure
18:07 Comparisons
30:11 Taking the Best from the Best
38:38 Function of the Instructor
42:29 Getting Hooked after Being Beat Up by a Girl
51:53 Jiu Jitsu Flipped a Switch
55:46 What Jiu Jitsu Instructors Really Do
58:14 Shout Out to Ray!
1:01:10 A 3 Year Break
1:08:26 Just Get On the Mat
1:10:58 Guest Question

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What is your definition of a good work ethic?

After speaking with UFC vet and SBG Athens owner/instructor Rory Singer, Thomas and Gary discuss what they believe it means to have a good work ethic and the effect it can have on those around you.

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Today’s guest had a front-row seat and an insider’s point of view during one of the biggest moments in MMA, The Ultimate Fighter season one. 

Rory Singer was in Forest Griffin’s corner during the fight that many still consider the greatest fight in MMA history, the TUF Season 1 finale. But Rory was an impressive fighter in his own right, having been a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter season 3, as well as fighting for the UFC, Pride, and several other organizations. Since the end of his fighting career, Rory still competes in Jiu Jitsu and has become a highly respected and sought-after coach.

Here is The RŌL Radio with the cofounder of Atlanta’s Hardcore gym, and along with his brother Adam, founder and coach at the extremely successful SBG Athens, former MMA fighter, instructor, coach, and activist, Rory Singer.

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Episode Highlights:
5:11 Looking Back at TUF
12:12 The Magnitude of What Just Happened
17:57 Forrest Griffin, Born Not Made
21:32 Talent vs Hard Work
25:31 Trying Not to Lose vs Trying to Win
29:05 Embody What it Means to Be a Fighter
35:58 Pride Best on 8 Days Notice
48:36 No Days Off
53:30 The Ultimate Fighter 3
1:02:31 Fastest Submission in Middleweight History
1:03:46 Guest Question

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What does it take to survive in the business of Jiu Jitsu?

Fabio Clemente opened one of the very first academies in New York and over 25 years later his Studio X BJJ is still going strong. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss what is necessary to succeed long-term in the world of Jiu Jitsu.

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Today’s guest has been a major influence in Jiu Jitsu in the United States starting back in the mid-1990s. Not only did he open one of the first academies on the east coast but he has trained under, and with some of the biggest names in the sport. The Machado brothers,  Marcello Garcia, Team Alliance, and Checkmat just to name a few.

Professor Fabio Clemente joins us to share his journey from his first training days in Brazil, how he became one of the first instructors in New York City, his love for competition, and his recovery from a recent major surgery.

Here is The RŌL Radio with the owner/instructor of Studio X Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and former IBJJF Pan American Masters Champion, Fabio Clemente.

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Episode Highlights:
4:21 Just Going to Chop Your Tibia Off
7:15 Mental Recovery
8:13 Stopping Isn’t an Option
10:49 Staying Motivated
13:10 Fabio’s First Class
17:10 First Class Then vs First Class Now
23:34 Want to Compete? Here’s Your Blue Belt
28:22 Importance of Competition
32:27 Daughter’s Biggest Fan
38:00 Starting Jiu Jitsu in NYC
43:52 Driving Across the Country and Teaching Jiu Jitsu
46:09 Trust and Survival
53:25 Getting the Black Belt
58:37 Guest Question

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