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In this conversation, Thomas’ guest reflects on his 26-year journey in Jiu-Jitsu, discussing the evolution of the sport, the complexities of instructor-student relationships, and the impact he has had on his students. He shares insights on the balance between teaching and competing, the role of competition in personal growth, and the future of Jiu-Jitsu as it continues to evolve. He also reflects on the changing dynamics of starting a Jiu-Jitsu academy, the personal journey that led to a career in martial arts, and his philosophy behind training and competition.
Here is The RŌL Radio with a 4th degree black belt who has been training since 1999, and the owner/head instructor at Valko BJJ in Chicago Illinois, Jay Valko.
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Episode Highlights:
3:00 A Chicago BJJ Pioneer
6:00 Instructor and Student Relationships
13:56 Ups and Downs of Academy Growth
22:57 The Role of Competition in Jiu-Jitsu
31:28 How Long Can We Go On
34:14 Jay’s Journey
38:48 How Jiu-Jitsu Changed the Martial Arts Landscape
45:55 Drama In Jiu-Jitsu
52:38 What Motivates Jay
1:05:40 Training with Carlson Senior
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In this engaging conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his journey from education to becoming a jujitsu instructor, emphasizing the importance of mindset, effort, and self-awareness in mastering martial arts and life. He also shares insights on teaching, learning, competition, and personal growth, as well as his journey through the challenges of learning jujitsu, the importance of humility, and the mindset needed for continuous improvement in martial arts and life.
Here is The RŌL Radio with a man with 30+ years of grappling experience, a 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt, and Owner/Head Coach at True Art BJJ in Ohio, Shannon White.
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Episode Highlights:
2:48 Getting to Do What I Love
6:37 From Traditional Teaching to Teaching Jiu-Jitsu
17:20 Understanding How People Learn
27:39 Commitment In Jiu-Jitsu
47:41 Being Humbled
52:38 Mindset Shift Learning from Losing
1:02:43 Expectations and Sacrifice In the Jiu-Jitsu Journey
1:21:17 Being Honest About Your Jiu-Jitsu
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In this conversation, Thomas’ guest shares insights into his busy life as a police officer, coach, and family man. He emphasizes the importance of preparedness in law enforcement, the necessity of ongoing training, and the value of consistency in achieving success. He also introduces his formula for success, and discusses the 'Rule of Threes' in training.  He also shares his personal journey into martial arts and how it has shaped his approach to law enforcement. Here is The RŌL Radio with a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer with almost 30 years on the force, a 3rd degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, a coach at Xtreme Couture MMA and the Founder/Owner of C4C Police Jiu Jitsu, Chad Lyman.
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Episode Highlights:
2:17 Go Go Go All the Time
10:18 Truly Being Prepared for Law Enforcement
16:29 A Formula for Success C over T = R
26:33 Commitment and Consistency
44:44 Why Chad Chose Jiu-Jitsu
55:57 The Importance of Effective Training and Techniques In Law Enforcement
1:09:24 The Essential Skillset for Police Officers
1:14:48 Control In Training
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In this conversation, Thomas’s guest shares his journey from Brazil to Australia, discussing his early experiences in martial arts, the transition from Judo to Jiu Jitsu, and the importance of instilling discipline in children through martial arts. He reflects on the evolution of Jiu Jitsu, the challenges of teaching, and the future of the sport as it grows in popularity. He also emphasizes the need for quality instructors and the importance of maintaining the traditional values of martial arts while adapting to modern practices.
Here is The RŌL Radio with a 4th degree black belt, the head coach at Sharp Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Australia, and new academy owner, Almiro Barros.
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Episode Highlights:
3:06 Choosing Australia
6:24 From Judo to Jiu-Jitsu and Important Traditions
16:00 Overcoming Negative Misconceptions
23:17 Embracing a New Culture In Singapore
32:11 The Challenges and Opportunities of Teaching Kids
49:03 Should Everyone Compete
53:11 Developing Future Leaders
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In this conversation, Thomas’s guest shares his journey through Jiu-Jitsu, discussing the evolution of training styles, the significance of community, and the balance between tradition and innovation in martial arts. The discussion touches on the challenges of parental involvement in youth sports and the need for a supportive environment that fosters growth and enjoyment. It also touches on the complexities of competition, the pain of losing, and the growth that comes from it, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy ego, the role of playfulness in learning Jiu-Jitsu.
Here is The RŌL Radio with the man known as the General in the Coachella Valley Jiu-Jitsu community, and a NOGI instructor at Hurricane Jiu-Jitsu in Palm Springs, California, Christopher Powell.
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Episode Highlights:
2:23 Old School Nicknames
6:39 Old School, New School, and Tradition
16:08 Christopher Starts Jiu-Jiitsu
20:03 The Challenge of Retention
25:48 Guiding and Motivating Students
34:53 Parents Coaching 
38:34 Personal Growth Through Losing
49:51 The Role of Videos in Learning Jiu-Jitsu
54:48 Power Dynamics and Misconduct
1:02:06 The Complexity of Technique and Ranks
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