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In this conversation, Thomas’ guest shares insights on how he manages a busy life filled with teaching, training, and family. He emphasizes the importance of time management, routine, and discipline in achieving success, particularly in Jiu Jitsu. He also shares his inspiring journey from Brazil to the United States, detailing his passion for martial arts, particularly Jiu-Jitsu and Capoeira. He discusses the challenges he faced, including injuries and personal loss, and how these experiences shaped his mindset and approach to life.
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Episode Highlights:
2:38 Prioritizing a Busy Life
11:42 Discipline Leads to Success
23:20 It’s All About Hours
36:31 Motivating Students
42:01 Ninja’s Journey
53:24 Finding Purpose Through Loss
1:00:25 Excuses VS Action: Shifting Mindsets
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In this engaging conversation, Thomas and his guest explore the nuances of teaching and learning in jiu-jitsu, discussing the significance of titles, the necessity of critical thinking for instructors, and the evolving nature of jiu-jitsu instruction. They also explore the journey of transitioning from a stable career to opening a jiu-jitsu academy and discuss the fears and challenges associated with leaving a secure job, emphasizing the importance of following one's passion and the impact of supportive relationships in making significant life changes.
Here is The RŌL Radio with a man that has a degree in education, a third degree bjj black belt under Josh Russell, and the head coach at Authentic Jiu-Jitsu in Calgary, Alberta Canada, Ben Kool.
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2:29 Professor VS Coach Titles or Vibes
7:18 Critical Thinking in Jiu-Jitsu
16:41 Student Teacher Dynamics
20:21 Motivation Beyond Belts
24:36 Ben’s Journey
35:55 Transitioning from a Stable Career to One In Jiu-Jitsu
51:17  Effective Communication When Teaching 
1:03:43 Respecting Others Time and Commitments
1:11:57 Ben’s Black Belt Philosophy
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In this conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his journey in jiu-jitsu, starting from his introduction to the sport in 1993 in São Paulo. He discusses the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of competition, and how it has shaped his life and teaching philosophy. He emphasizes the need for clear communication belt promotions and the varying learning paces of students. He also shares how losing a job he worked so hard to achieve changed his course in life to becoming a full-time jiu-jitsu athlete and coach.
Here is The RŌL Radio with a multi-time world champion, a 5th degree balc belt under Fabio Gurgel, and the owner of Excellence Jiu-Jitsu in Torrance California, Eduardo Santoro.
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Episode Highlights:
2:50 Eduardo’s Jiu-Jitsu Beginings
7:33 The Evolution of the Sport
14:07 The Importance of Competition
25:21 Chasing Belts 
32:09 Student’s Growth and the Instructors’s Role
35:38 Jiu-Jitsu Becomes Eduardo’s Future
41:20 Starting Over in the US
49:17 Continuous Learning
54:24 The Significance of the Black Belt
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On this episode Thomas’ guest shares his inspiring journey through decades of practicing jiu-jitsu, overcoming setbacks, and the profound impact that lineage and mentorship has on students. He dicusses how perseverance, humility, and passion keep him returning to the mat, and the valuable lessons he has learned that will benefit any martial artist. 
Here is The RŌL Radio with a man who has studied Tai Chi, Judo, Karate, and Taekwondo, an instructor at Roger Machado Jiu-Jitsu in Pasadena California, and a black belt under Master Roger Macahdo, Tony Ng.
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4:00 Growing Up Influenced By Martial Arts
8:14 Royce Changes Everything
12:10 Tony’s First Jiu-Jitsu Experience
20:17 Dealing with Breaks in Training and Why Tony Kept Returning
29:58 Learning from Roger Machado
35:41 The Struggle of the Hobbyist
40:47 Levels in Jiu-Jitsu
46:18 The Long Road to Tony’s Black Belt
52:05 Family Support
55:39 Training With a BJJ Legend
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In this episode, Thomas’ guest shares his inspiring journey from wrestling to becoming a martial arts instructor in Thailand, highlighting the importance of resilience, passion, and living life on your own terms. They also discuss their passion for instructing and the differences and challenges between teaching kids and adults. Today’s guest also his dream of teaching and living in Thailand and how it became a reality.
Here is The RŌL Radio with a brown belt under the Mendes Brothers, a black belt under Team Oliveira, a 2025 ADCC Thailand Champ, and head coach at Southside MMA Thailand, Denny Sisti.
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Episode Highlights:
2:13 Living and Working in Paradise
6:16 Denny’s Martial Arts Journey
10:03 Transitioning from Wrestling to Jiu-Jitsu
14:58 The Dynamics of Teaching Kids and Adults
26:18 Choosing Jiu-Jitsu Over Everything Else
43:23 Building Resilience on the Mats
56:40 Striving to Live the Dream
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