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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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Today’s guest joins the show to discuss her journey of self-discovery through jiu-jitsu, the distinction between training hard and rolling hard, the importance of community and mentorship, and more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with an IBJJF NOGI Pan American Champion and an ADCC Thailand Open Champion, Dorothy Dao.

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Episode Highlights:
3:18 Living Without Regret
13:50 Life Takes a 180
29:28 Training Dynamics Big, Little, Men, Women
37:56 Rolling Hard vs Training Hard
48:16 The Academies That Stand Out from the Others
1:03:26 Natan Levy’s Question

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Today’s guest joins the show to discuss his journey from a kid in Israel, who loved martial arts to a pro MMA fighter, the impact training in Japan had on his life, the importance of mentorship, and more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with Ultimate Self-Defense Championship season 2 competitor, and current UFC lightweight fighter, Natan Levy.

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Episode Highlights:
3:41 Falling in Love with Martial Arts
6:58 No Escape from Discipline
20:31 Training Smarter
28:30 Finding Balance
35:29 No Plan B Mom
37:38 Adventures in Japan
53:24 Lessons from Another Culture
1:01.02 Transitioning to MMA
1:10.54 Natan’s Drive
1:15.08 Ben Van Doren’s Question

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Today’s guest is joins the show to discuss the importance of finding work-life balance in addition to running a BJJ academy full-time, setting clear expectations for students, the importance of building a positive culture and community, and more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with Lucas Lepri black belt, the Substack creator of Life in Jiu-Jitsu, and head instructor at Deep Blue Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Ben Van Doren.

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Episode Highlights:
3:24 Balancing Acts
10:06 Defining Your Vision
13:53 Ben’s Slow Begining
20:16 Being Confident on Your Feet
25:20 Priorities
29:05 Culture, Community, Curriculum, and Consistancy
40:02 Learning to Instruct
47:46 Communication in the Digital Enviornmennt
54:37 Carving Out Time for Jiu-Jitsu
1:08:25 Micah Brakefield’s Question

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