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Do you Flow Roll or are you the go-hard or go-home type?

After speaking with Karel "The Silver Fox" Pravec, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of incorporating Flow Rolling into your training routine and the opportunities missed if you only train hard.

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On this episode, we have one of Renzo Gracie’s first American students, and a Renzo black belt since 2006, Karel Pravec.

On this episode, Karel discusses his Youtube Live Sessions, training for the older Jiu Jitsu practitioner, injury recovery, the importance of flow rolling for anyone who trains no matter their age, and how to structure your training for longevity and maximum gains.

Here is The RŌL Radio with the author of Fluid BJJ, and owner and head instructor at Silver Fox BJJ, 4th-degree black belt, Karel “The Silver Fox” Pravec.

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Episode Highlights:
4:45 Friday Live
10:36 Flow Rolling
16:57 Maybe Your Training is Wrong
27:45 Starting BJJ at an Older Age
39:41 Find What’s Right for You
44:28 When to Ask Questions
47:14 Develop Your Own Game
49:47 What Makes Jiu Jitsu Hard
54:31 Avoiding the Wear and Tear
1:04:32 Five Questions

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Do you make the necessary adjustments both physically and mentally to make sure you can continue on your Jiu Jitsu journey?

After speaking with Chiropractor and owner of the brand new Gracie Jiu Jitsu Laguna Hills, Arman Fathi, Thomas and Gary discuss the adjustments needed to make sure you can stay in Jiu Jitsu for the long haul.

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When today’s guest was first on the show he had just received his black belt. In the year since a lot has changed for Arman Fathi. He has become a licensed chiropractor, and just this month has opened his own Jiu Jitsu academy.

Listen as Arman discusses the benefits of chiropractic medicine for the regular person and Jiu Jitsu practitioner alike, dispels some of the myths about that profession, and what it takes to open an academy, from getting students in the door, teaching classes, how to treat new students, and so much more. 

Here is the ROL Radio with BJJ Black Belt under Idris Redzovic, and owner of the brand new Gracie Jiu Jitsu Laguna Hills, Dr. Arman Fathi.

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Episode Highlights:
2:48 Arman Returns
6:21 Arman’s Journey Comes Full Circle
9:47 How Much Work an Academy Owner Does
16:32 Long Term Plans
17:56 Chiropractor’s Vision
36:50 The New Academy
53:53 Three Things A Student Should Never Feel
1:03:40 Five Questions

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Do you live life in a state of action or reaction?

After speaking with the author of Protection for and From Humanity, Todd Fox, Thomas and Gary discuss the effects of how having a passive or proactive approach can dictate your Jiu Jitsu game.

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On this episode, we have an IBJJF U.S. National and Open Champion, Rickson Gracie International Champion, NAGA Advanced Champion, and former MMA Pro with a list of BJJ credentials that goes on and on. But what he is most known for is his company Tour Protection, Protective Service Operations.

Tod Fox has taken his 12 years of U.S. Marine experience, along with his career in Law Enforcement, and spent the last 21 years protecting Fortune 500 CEOs, world-famous musicians on tour, and actors on film sets across the world. 

Listen as Todd discusses how Jiu Jitsu has prepared him for his line of work and how the Jiu Jitsu mindset can help you in all of life’s challenges, both mentally and physically. He also discusses the logistics of protecting his clients through various situations both home and abroad. Todd also shares with us how to keep the average citizen safe in an increasingly dangerous world. 

Here is the RŌL Radio with 3rd Degree Black Belt under Rodrigo Vaghi, and author of the book, Protection For and From Humanity, Todd Fox.

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Episode Highlights:
2:47 Episode Obstacles
4:26 Protective Services and Todd’s Start
7:00 The Trancendance of Jiu Jitsu
10:53 What Separates Blue, Purple, and Black Belts
14:30 Problem, Analysis, Solution
17:05 The Real Work of Keeping Clients Safe
28:07 Don’t Go Where Problems Happen
35:29 Action vs Reaction
46:14 Different is Good
52:25 Everything Comes Back to the Fundamentals
1:07:42 Quitting Becomes Easy
1:09:04 Five Questions

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Can you take shortcuts in Jiu Jitsu or life and still have the same outcome if you hadn't?

After speaking with Mario Sperry who said he approached everything with discipline which left him no room for shortcuts, Thomas and Gary discuss the effects of taking shortcuts.

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If your game plan isn't working are you like a fish out of water? Don't be a fish!

After speaking with Dedeco, Thomas and Gary discuss how knowing a variety of Jiu Jitsu concepts and understanding several positions can help you adapt when things aren't going your way.

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On this episode, we have Andre “’Dedeco” Almeida. Professor Dedeco started under the legend Ricardo De La Riva and became not only an incredibly successful  competitor but also a fantastic instructor, academy owner, and hugely successful businessman

Listen as Professor Dedeco discusses his early days training with  De La Riva, his philosophy on BJJ and how it relates to life, the impact it has had on his confidence, his family, and business. 

Here is the RŌL Radio with a man that epitomizes loyalty, respect, honor, family, and infuses all those aspects into his Academies and businesses, Andre Dedeco Almeida

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Episode Highlights:
4:52 God Gave Dedeco One Ability
6:30 Jiu Jitsu Gave Me Everything
13:34 Learning in the Past vs Now
20:21 Don’t Be a Fish
25:45 Your Jiu Jitsu Walks with You
32:54 Dedeco Builds His Own Confidence
40:32 28 Omoplatas in a Round
46:28 The Hardest Parts
53:02 Coaching Your Own Kids
56:55 Do What is Right for You
1:05:00 Five Questions

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