Lucas Valente

Gracie Barra Texas instructor Lucas Valente grew up immersed in jiu-jitsu and he is determined to continue the legacy that his family, Carlos Gracie Junior, and Vinicius Draculino passed to him.On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of legacy and if the culture and community it creates are more important than the brand they grow out of.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/lucasvalentebjj/https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=valentehttps://graciebarratx.com/

Gracie Barra Texas instructor Lucas Valente grew up immersed in jiu-jitsu and he is determined to continue the legacy that his family, Carlos Gracie Junior, and Vinicius Draculino passed to him. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of legacy and if the culture and community it creates are more important than the brand they grow out of. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucasvalentebjj/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lucasvalentebjj/</a> <a href="https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=valente" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=valente</a> <a href="https://graciebarratx.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://graciebarratx.com/</a>

"Legacy" - The Takeaway from Lucas Valente

Today’s guest grew up in Brazil surrounded by some of the most competitive people in jiu-jitsu and it was only natural that he pursue it in one fashion or another.What Lucas Valente chose to pursue was becoming a highly successful competitor and coach. First growing up in Brazil and then moving to the United States Lucas has become one of the most highly decorated competitors in the lightweight division and he joins us to share some of the most important lessons he has learned growing up living the jiu-jitsu lifestyle.Here is The RŌL Radio with a man who is consistently on the podium at some of the biggest tournaments in the world, and an instructor at Gracie Barra Texas, Lucas Valente. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/lucasvalentebjj/https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=valentehttps://graciebarratx.com/Episode Highlights: 5:13 Earliest Memories of Jiu Jitsu13:16 Pressure on Kids25:37 Building a Legacy32:33 Yesterday vs Today and Tomorrow42:52 Changing Demographic47:39 The Journey After Becoming a Black Belt57:29 The Learning Curve59:38 Chris Burns Question

Today’s guest grew up in Brazil surrounded by some of the most competitive people in jiu-jitsu and it was only natural that he pursue it in one fashion or another.What Lucas Valente chose to pursue was becoming a highly successful competitor and coach. First growing up in Brazil and then moving to the United States Lucas has become one of the most highly decorated competitors in the lightweight division and he joins us to share some of the most important lessons he has learned growing up living the jiu-jitsu lifestyle.Here is The RŌL Radio with a man who is consistently on the podium at some of the biggest tournaments in the world, and an instructor at Gracie Barra Texas, Lucas Valente. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucasvalentebjj/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lucasvalentebjj/</a> <a href="https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=valente" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=valente</a> <a href="https://graciebarratx.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://graciebarratx.com/</a> Episode Highlights: 5:13 Earliest Memories of Jiu Jitsu 13:16 Pressure on Kids 25:37 Building a Legacy 32:33 Yesterday vs Today and Tomorrow 42:52 Changing Demographic 47:39 The Journey After Becoming a Black Belt 57:29 The Learning Curve 59:38 Chris Burns Question

#160 Lucas Valente

Chris Burns

Jiu Jitsu has changed an enormous amount over the past few decades. With Self-defense vs Sport, different rulesets, and different rules of engagement, It seems that modern jiu-jitsu has morphed from its original purpose, Self-defense.After a great conversation with Chris Burns, Thomas and Gary discuss how all these aspects of modern jiu-jitsu still fall under the umbrella of jiu-jitsu and whether or not what jiu-jitsu is, needs to be redefined.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.zeropointgjj.com/verde-valleyhttps://www.instagram.com/the_chris_bones/

Jiu Jitsu has changed an enormous amount over the past few decades. With Self-defense vs Sport, different rulesets, and different rules of engagement, It seems that modern jiu-jitsu has morphed from its original purpose, Self-defense.After a great conversation with Chris Burns, Thomas and Gary discuss how all these aspects of modern jiu-jitsu still fall under the umbrella of jiu-jitsu and whether or not what jiu-jitsu is, needs to be redefined. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.zeropointgjj.com/verde-valley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.zeropointgjj.com/verde-valley</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_chris_bones/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the_chris_bones/</a>

"The Jiu-JItsu Umbrella" - The Takeaway from Chris Burns

On this episode, we have the always outspoken and often hilarious Chris Burns.Chris has studied under and alongside many legends of BJJ including Henry Akins and Rickson Gracie. Today Chris shares his opinion on living a life on the road, self-defense in jiu-jitsu, where jiu-jitsu takes place in terms of contact and distance, and how and who should be instructing jiu-jitsu classes, all with a sense of humor and an extremely rare, refreshing candor.Here is The RŌL Radio with a 2nd-degree black belt under Jason Roebig and Rickson Gracie, Chris Burns. And stick around at the end of the episode for something a little special after Chris had some technical difficulties.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.zeropointgjj.com/verde-valleyhttps://www.instagram.com/the_chris_bones/Episode Highlights:4:42 Jiu-Jitsu Dads7:10 If It Happens Okay12:04 Worldwide Community19:37 Jiu-Jitsu is Different for Everybody24:13 Chris’ Terrible Start36:17 Sport vs Combat45:30 Old Man Shit51:13 Context1:04:55 Finding a Good School1:18:32 Jiu-Jitsu Is Perfect Until People Get Involved1:2246 Fabio Santos’ Question

On this episode, we have the always outspoken and often hilarious Chris Burns.Chris has studied under and alongside many legends of BJJ including Henry Akins and Rickson Gracie. Today Chris shares his opinion on living a life on the road, self-defense in jiu-jitsu, where jiu-jitsu takes place in terms of contact and distance, and how and who should be instructing jiu-jitsu classes, all with a sense of humor and an extremely rare, refreshing candor.Here is The RŌL Radio with a 2nd-degree black belt under Jason Roebig and Rickson Gracie, Chris Burns. And stick around at the end of the episode for something a little special after Chris had some technical difficulties. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.zeropointgjj.com/verde-valley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.zeropointgjj.com/verde-valley</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_chris_bones/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the_chris_bones/</a> Episode Highlights: 4:42 Jiu-Jitsu Dads 7:10 If It Happens Okay 12:04 Worldwide Community 19:37 Jiu-Jitsu is Different for Everybody 24:13 Chris’ Terrible Start 36:17 Sport vs Combat 45:30 Old Man Shit 51:13 Context 1:04:55 Finding a Good School 1:18:32 Jiu-Jitsu Is Perfect Until People Get Involved 1:2246 Fabio Santos’ Question

#159 Chris Burns

Sean Applegate

There are a lot of clichés about jiu-jitsu and one of the biggest is that jiu-jitsu changes lives. Sean Applegate a recent guest on The RŌL Radio spoke about some of the students that could not or would not change their lives and behavior even though they trained on a regular basis.On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss whether it is the jiu-jitsu changing lives, or if it is just part of a person's life who has already decided it was time for a change.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/trapplegate10p/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/10thplanetatlanta/?hl=enhttps://strikerfightmma.com/sean-applegate/https://bjjfanatics.com/products/exploring-outside-heel-hooks-by-sean-applegate

There are a lot of clichés about jiu-jitsu and one of the biggest is that jiu-jitsu changes lives. Sean Applegate a recent guest on The RŌL Radio spoke about some of the students that could not or would not change their lives and behavior even though they trained on a regular basis. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss whether it is the jiu-jitsu changing lives, or if it is just part of a person's life who has already decided it was time for a change. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trapplegate10p/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/trapplegate10p/?hl=en</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/10thplanetatlanta/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/10thplanetatlanta/?hl=en</a> <a href="https://strikerfightmma.com/sean-applegate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://strikerfightmma.com/sean-applegate/</a> <a href="https://bjjfanatics.com/products/exploring-outside-heel-hooks-by-sean-applegate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bjjfanatics.com/products/exploring-outside-heel-hooks-by-sean-applegate</a>

"Does Jiu Jitsu Change Lives" - The Takeaway from Sean Applegate

On this episode, Sean Applegate takes a deep dive into all the unseen aspects of coaching and instructing, whether or not Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone, navigating the Jiu Jitsu community, and more.Here is The RŌL Radio with Eddie Bravo black belt, head instructor at the first 10th Planet program in Georgia, and highly sought-after coach, Sean Applegate.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/trapplegate10p/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/10thplanetatlanta/?hl=enhttps://strikerfightmma.com/sean-applegate/https://bjjfanatics.com/products/exploring-outside-heel-hooks-by-sean-applegateEpisode Highlights:2:58 Can You Disconnect?11:00 There’s A Lot of Weirdos Out There14:54 Is Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone25:46 Coaching the Personality44:51 Curbing the Drama47:51 Tough Choices55:55 The Jiu-Jitsu Celebrity1:05:09 Where Can Jiu-Jitsu Improve1:12:10 What Dictates Value1:20:24 Uday Malhotra’s Question

On this episode, Sean Applegate takes a deep dive into all the unseen aspects of coaching and instructing, whether or not Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone, navigating the Jiu Jitsu community, and more.Here is The RŌL Radio with Eddie Bravo black belt, head instructor at the first 10th Planet program in Georgia, and highly sought-after coach, Sean Applegate. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trapplegate10p/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/trapplegate10p/?hl=en</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/10thplanetatlanta/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/10thplanetatlanta/?hl=en</a> <a href="https://strikerfightmma.com/sean-applegate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://strikerfightmma.com/sean-applegate/</a> <a href="https://bjjfanatics.com/products/exploring-outside-heel-hooks-by-sean-applegate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bjjfanatics.com/products/exploring-outside-heel-hooks-by-sean-applegate</a> Episode Highlights: 2:58 Can You Disconnect? 11:00 There’s A Lot of Weirdos Out There 14:54 Is Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone 25:46 Coaching the Personality 44:51 Curbing the Drama 47:51 Tough Choices 55:55 The Jiu-Jitsu Celebrity 1:05:09 Where Can Jiu-Jitsu Improve 1:12:10 What Dictates Value 1:20:24 Uday Malhotra’s Question

#158 Sean Applegate

With the explosion of jiu-jitsu around the world, will seeing a coral belt start to be a common occurrence in the not-so-distant future?After a great conversation with another coral belt, Fabio Santos, Thomas and Gary discuss the future of coral belts and whether or not the rank will hold the same importance as time goes by.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/http://fabiojiujitsu.com/https://www.instagram.com/fabiosantosbjjacademy/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PtcmFA3om03rtmLN0WCBA

With the explosion of jiu-jitsu around the world, will seeing a coral belt start to be a common occurrence in the not-so-distant future? After a great conversation with another coral belt, Fabio Santos, Thomas and Gary discuss the future of coral belts and whether or not the rank will hold the same importance as time goes by. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="http://fabiojiujitsu.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://fabiojiujitsu.com/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fabiosantosbjjacademy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/fabiosantosbjjacademy/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PtcmFA3om03rtmLN0WCBA </a>

"Coral Belts" - The Takeaway from Fabio Santos

Today’s guest has been on the mats through jiu-jitsu’s evolution from mostly private lessons taught by the Gracie family to the hugely successful academies we know today.Fabio Santos joins us to share his wisdom from over 4 decades on the mats, the importance of keeping the self-defense aspect in jiu-jitsu, training with the legends of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the relationships he has built through the art, and a ton more.Here’s The RŌL Radio with Relson Gracie Coral Belt, Rickson Gracie Black Belt, and owner instructor of San Diego’s Fabio Santos Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, Master Fabio Santos.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/http://fabiojiujitsu.com/https://www.instagram.com/fabiosantosbjjacademy/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PtcmFA3om03rtmLN0WCBAEpisode Highlights:5:33 The Coral Belt7:40 Superpowers13:06 How Fabio Got Hooked16:09 Rolls Passing22:01 17 Years for a Black Belt28:46 Self-defense34:33 A Good Instructor41:08 Lessons from Legends48:28 Fabio’s Toughest Fight51:31 The Toughest Gracie55:03 Sean Applegates Question1:00:19 Rolling with Rickson

Today’s guest has been on the mats through jiu-jitsu’s evolution from mostly private lessons taught by the Gracie family to the hugely successful academies we know today.Fabio Santos joins us to share his wisdom from over 4 decades on the mats, the importance of keeping the self-defense aspect in jiu-jitsu, training with the legends of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the relationships he has built through the art, and a ton more.Here’s The RŌL Radio with Relson Gracie Coral Belt, Rickson Gracie Black Belt, and owner instructor of San Diego’s Fabio Santos Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, Master Fabio Santos. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="http://fabiojiujitsu.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://fabiojiujitsu.com/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fabiosantosbjjacademy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/fabiosantosbjjacademy/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PtcmFA3om03rtmLN0WCBA </a> Episode Highlights: 5:33 The Coral Belt 7:40 Superpowers 13:06 How Fabio Got Hooked 16:09 Rolls Passing 22:01 17 Years for a Black Belt 28:46 Self-defense 34:33 A Good Instructor 41:08 Lessons from Legends 48:28 Fabio’s Toughest Fight 51:31 The Toughest Gracie 55:03 Sean Applegates Question 1:00:19 Rolling with Rickson

#157 Fabio Santos

Life is full of struggles and challenges that can often weigh heavily on us, and jiu-jitsu is no different. But can everything be overcome by a slight attitude adjustment?After a great conversation with Uday Malhotra who always seems to be in a positive state of mind, Thomas and Gary discuss how having a positive mental attitude can get you through rough times.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/udjitsu/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/gorilla.den.bjj/?hl=enhttps://www.legacybjj.com/

Life is full of struggles and challenges that can often weigh heavily on us, and jiu-jitsu is no different. But can everything be overcome by a slight attitude adjustment?After a great conversation with Uday Malhotra who always seems to be in a positive state of mind, Thomas and Gary discuss how having a positive mental attitude can get you through rough times. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/udjitsu/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/udjitsu/?hl=en</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gorilla.den.bjj/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gorilla.den.bjj/?hl=en</a> <a href="https://www.legacybjj.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.legacybjj.com/</a>

"P.M.A." - Positive Mental Attitude the Takeaway from Uday Malhotra

Today’s guest is a former Division 1 wrestler. After falling in love with jiu-jitsu he soon realized he needed to leave his wrestling mentality and skills at the door if he really wanted to succeed in his new passion.Professor Uday Malhotra joins us to discuss how he became exceptional on both the wrestling and jiu-jitsu mats, how jiu-jitsu humbled him, training with some legends of the art, and a ton more.Here is The RŌL Radio with former D1 wrestler, former IBJJF NOGI World Champion, 2nd-degree black belt, and instructor at Gorilla Den BJJ, and Legacy Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, Uday Malhotra.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/udjitsu/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/gorilla.den.bjj/?hl=enhttps://www.legacybjj.com/Episode Highlights:2:53 Cauliflower Ear6:07 Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu Grappling Cousins11:23 White Belt Wrestler15:58 The Instructor Skillset23:20 Uday Hits the Mats31:15 Failure Comes First40:27 Learning the Hard Way44:26 Hollywood BJJ49:57 Henry Akins57:00 Lessons from the Greats58:45 Nicholas Greoriades’ Question1:07:07 The Humiliation of the Gogoplata

Today’s guest is a former Division 1 wrestler. After falling in love with jiu-jitsu he soon realized he needed to leave his wrestling mentality and skills at the door if he really wanted to succeed in his new passion.Professor Uday Malhotra joins us to discuss how he became exceptional on both the wrestling and jiu-jitsu mats, how jiu-jitsu humbled him, training with some legends of the art, and a ton more.Here is The RŌL Radio with former D1 wrestler, former IBJJF NOGI World Champion, 2nd-degree black belt, and instructor at Gorilla Den BJJ, and Legacy Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, Uday Malhotra. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/udjitsu/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/udjitsu/?hl=en</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gorilla.den.bjj/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gorilla.den.bjj/?hl=en</a> <a href="https://www.legacybjj.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.legacybjj.com/</a> Episode Highlights: 2:53 Cauliflower Ear 6:07 Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu Grappling Cousins 11:23 White Belt Wrestler 15:58 The Instructor Skillset 23:20 Uday Hits the Mats 31:15 Failure Comes First 40:27 Learning the Hard Way 44:26 Hollywood BJJ 49:57 Henry Akins 57:00 Lessons from the Greats 58:45 Nicholas Greoriades’ Question 1:07:07 The Humiliation of the Gogoplata

#156 Uday Malhotra

The ROL Radio Show features your host BJJ Black Belt Thomas Rozdzynski of ROL Academy and his co-host Gary Pond. Take a listen to the untold stories from the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts as well as a unique take on life itself.

What is it that builds the bonds we make on the mats?After speaking with Nicholas Gregoriades who started two enormously successful Jiu Jitsu affiliations, Thomas and Gary discuss the reasons people create lifelong bonds through Jiu Jitsu.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://linktr.ee/nicholasgregoriadeshttps://www.subconsciousbjj.com/

What is it that builds the bonds we make on the mats?After speaking with Nicholas Gregoriades who started two enormously successful Jiu Jitsu affiliations, Thomas and Gary discuss the reasons people create lifelong bonds through Jiu Jitsu. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/nicholasgregoriades" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/nicholasgregoriades</a> <a href="https://www.subconsciousbjj.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.subconsciousbjj.com/</a>

"Brotherhood" - The Takeaway from Nicholas Gregoriades

Today’s guest has earned himself a number of recognitions over his years on the mats, most notably being the first person promoted to black belt by Roger Gracie.Nicholas Gregoriades was also the co-founder of the massive affiliation The Jiu Jitsu Brotherhood and now is running Subconscious Jiu Jitsu Academy out of Hollywood Califonia. Nic joins us to discuss his grappling journey that took him from South Africa to the U.K., to America. Here is The RŌL Radio with author, instructor, entrepreneur, and Roger Gracie black belt, Nicholas Gregoriades.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://linktr.ee/nicholasgregoriadeshttps://www.subconsciousbjj.com/Episode Highlights:6:11 Brotherhood11:34 Become Something Greater Than What You Are18:14 The Best Thing About Jiu Jitsu25:44Roger Gracie31:35 Pivot Points40:21 Listen for the Whispers51:34 Giving Back58:05 Magnifying Who You Are1:00:00 Aidan Sericolo’s Question

Today’s guest has earned himself a number of recognitions over his years on the mats, most notably being the first person promoted to black belt by Roger Gracie.Nicholas Gregoriades was also the co-founder of the massive affiliation The Jiu Jitsu Brotherhood and now is running Subconscious Jiu Jitsu Academy out of Hollywood Califonia. Nic joins us to discuss his grappling journey that took him from South Africa to the U.K., to America. Here is The RŌL Radio with author, instructor, entrepreneur, and Roger Gracie black belt, Nicholas Gregoriades. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/nicholasgregoriades" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/nicholasgregoriades</a> <a href="https://www.subconsciousbjj.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.subconsciousbjj.com/</a> Episode Highlights: 6:11 Brotherhood 11:34 Become Something Greater Than What You Are 18:14 The Best Thing About Jiu Jitsu 25:44Roger Gracie 31:35 Pivot Points 40:21 Listen for the Whispers 51:34 Giving Back 58:05 Magnifying Who You Are 1:00:00 Aidan Sericolo’s Question

#155 Nicholas Gregoraides

Jiu Jitsu can be a struggle and Aidan Sericolo tells his students who are struggling, you are winning by being here.On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss how just showing up is a win in and of itself and how students should take stock of the fact that being on the mats means you are doing more than most people. No matter how well you are doing against your training partners.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.atlasjiujitsu.com/instructorshttps://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_aidan-sericolohttps://www.instagram.com/aidansericolo/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/atlasjiujitsu/?hl=en

Jiu Jitsu can be a struggle and Aidan Sericolo tells his students who are struggling, you are winning by being here. On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss how just showing up is a win in and of itself and how students should take stock of the fact that being on the mats means you are doing more than most people. No matter how well you are doing against your training partners. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.atlasjiujitsu.com/instructors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.atlasjiujitsu.com/instructors</a> <a href="https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_aidan-sericolo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_aidan-sericolo</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aidansericolo/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/aidansericolo/?hl=en</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/atlasjiujitsu/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/atlasjiujitsu/?hl=en</a>

"Winning By Being Here" - The Takeaway from Aidan Sericolo

Today’s guest was the 2022 number 4 brown belt in the world and was recently awarded his black belt from Edward Anthony.Aidan Sericolo joins the show to discuss his surreal promotion to black belt, the student and instructor's responsibilities to create success, balancing competition and instructing, and the best ways to truly improve your bjj.Here is The RŌL Radio with co-owner and instructor of the newest Atlas Jiu Jitsu location, former #4 IBJJF ng gi brown belt, Aidan Sericolo.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.atlasjiujitsu.com/instructorshttps://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_aidan-sericolohttps://www.instagram.com/aidansericolo/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/atlasjiujitsu/?hl=enEpisode Highlights:4:17 Mr. Grumpy6:25 Black Belt Promotion11:22 The New Masters Division20:30 You’re Winning By Being Here25:37 Who’s Responsible for Success34:56 Aidan’s Unusual Start43:32 Competing vs Teaching52:56 Positional Sparring1:04:45 Will Jiu Jitsu Become Watered Down1:12:00 Gigi’s Question

Today’s guest was the 2022 number 4 brown belt in the world and was recently awarded his black belt from Edward Anthony.Aidan Sericolo joins the show to discuss his surreal promotion to black belt, the student and instructor's responsibilities to create success, balancing competition and instructing, and the best ways to truly improve your bjj.Here is The RŌL Radio with co-owner and instructor of the newest Atlas Jiu Jitsu location, former #4 IBJJF ng gi brown belt, Aidan Sericolo. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.atlasjiujitsu.com/instructors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.atlasjiujitsu.com/instructors</a> <a href="https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_aidan-sericolo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_aidan-sericolo</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aidansericolo/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/aidansericolo/?hl=en</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/atlasjiujitsu/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/atlasjiujitsu/?hl=en</a>Episode Highlights: 4:17 Mr. Grumpy 6:25 Black Belt Promotion 11:22 The New Masters Division 20:30 You’re Winning By Being Here 25:37 Who’s Responsible for Success 34:56 Aidan’s Unusual Start 43:32 Competing vs Teaching 52:56 Positional Sparring 1:04:45 Will Jiu Jitsu Become Watered Down 1:12:00 Gigi’s Question

#154 Aidan Sericolo

Every journey begins with the first step but sometimes taking that step is hard to do.On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss why the first step is always the hardest and how to get over the fear, anxiety, and excuses we make before taking it.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://allianceboise.com/about-us/alexandre-paiva-gigi/https://alliancebjj.com/https://bjjfanatics.com/products/the-inverted-de-la-riva-gigi-collar-sweep-by-alexandre-gigi-paivahttps://www.instagram.com/gigipaivabjj/

Every journey begins with the first step but sometimes taking that step is hard to do.On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss why the first step is always the hardest and how to get over the fear, anxiety, and excuses we make before taking it. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://allianceboise.com/about-us/alexandre-paiva-gigi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://allianceboise.com/about-us/alexandre-paiva-gigi/</a> <a href="https://alliancebjj.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alliancebjj.com/</a> <a href="https://bjjfanatics.com/products/the-inverted-de-la-riva-gigi-collar-sweep-by-alexandre-gigi-paiva" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bjjfanatics.com/products/the-inverted-de-la-riva-gigi-collar-sweep-by-alexandre-gigi-paiva</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gigipaivabjj/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gigipaivabjj/</a>

"The First Step" - The Takeaway from Alexandre "GiGi" Genovesi

Today’s guest is a co-founder of one of the largest and most successful Jiu Jitsu teams in the world, Alliance Jiu Jitsu.Alexandre GiGI Paiva Genovesi has been on the mats for over 40 years and joins The RŌL Radio to discuss the incredible growth and changes he has witnessed over those decades, how he overcame an injury that kept him from training for over 2 years, what he feels is his most impactful contribution to Jiu Jitsu and a ton more.Here is the owner of Alliance Jiu Jitsu Boise, co-founder of Alliance Jiu Jitsu, Pan American Champion, World Champion, and multi-time Masters Champion, Master Alexandre ‘GiGI’ Paiva.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://allianceboise.com/about-us/alexandre-paiva-gigi/https://alliancebjj.com/https://bjjfanatics.com/products/the-inverted-de-la-riva-gigi-collar-sweep-by-alexandre-gigi-paivahttps://www.instagram.com/gigipaivabjj/Episode Highlights:4:40 Why GiGi9:21 Thrown to the Lions14:05 2-Year Break20:23 Well Rounded22:13 Training Ten Hours a Day26:20 Growing Up with The General30:23 Winning the Worlds with One Knee36:14 GiGi’s Contribution to BJJ41:00 Becoming a Master45:48 The First Step53:56 Stephen Whittier’s Question

Today’s guest is a co-founder of one of the largest and most successful Jiu Jitsu teams in the world, Alliance Jiu Jitsu.Alexandre GiGI Paiva Genovesi has been on the mats for over 40 years and joins The RŌL Radio to discuss the incredible growth and changes he has witnessed over those decades, how he overcame an injury that kept him from training for over 2 years, what he feels is his most impactful contribution to Jiu Jitsu and a ton more.Here is the owner of Alliance Jiu Jitsu Boise, co-founder of Alliance Jiu Jitsu, Pan American Champion, World Champion, and multi-time Masters Champion, Master Alexandre ‘GiGI’ Paiva. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://allianceboise.com/about-us/alexandre-paiva-gigi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://allianceboise.com/about-us/alexandre-paiva-gigi/</a> <a href="https://alliancebjj.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alliancebjj.com/</a> <a href="https://bjjfanatics.com/products/the-inverted-de-la-riva-gigi-collar-sweep-by-alexandre-gigi-paiva" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bjjfanatics.com/products/the-inverted-de-la-riva-gigi-collar-sweep-by-alexandre-gigi-paiva</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gigipaivabjj/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gigipaivabjj/</a> Episode Highlights: 4:40 Why GiGi 9:21 Thrown to the Lions 14:05 2-Year Break 20:23 Well Rounded 22:13 Training Ten Hours a Day 26:20 Growing Up with The General 30:23 Winning the Worlds with One Knee 36:14 GiGi’s Contribution to BJJ 41:00 Becoming a Master 45:48 The First Step 53:56 Stephen Whittier’s Question

#153 Alexandre "GiGi" Genovesi

What are the principles of Jiu Jitsu and when in your journey should you learn them?On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss the differences between the techniques, concepts, and principles of Jiu Jitsu and how you can apply them to improve your JIu Jitsu.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://sbgeastcoast.com/team/https://www.straightblastgym.com/https://www.instagram.com/coach.whittier/https://www.40plusbjj.com/storehttps://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=stephen%20whittier

What are the principles of Jiu Jitsu and when in your journey should you learn them?On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss the differences between the techniques, concepts, and principles of Jiu Jitsu and how you can apply them to improve your JIu Jitsu. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://sbgeastcoast.com/team/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sbgeastcoast.com/team/</a> <a href="https://www.straightblastgym.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.straightblastgym.com/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coach.whittier/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/coach.whittier/</a> <a href="https://www.40plusbjj.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.40plusbjj.com/store</a> <a href="https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=stephen%20whittier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=stephen%20whittier</a>

"Principles" - The Takeaway from Stephen Whittier

Today’s guest is a true martial artist in every sense. He s one of the most decorated martial arts instructors in the country and is a black belt or certified instructor in at least 6 different martial arts.Today Stephen Whittier joins the show to share his decades of martial arts experience, his unique approach to training and coaching, and a ton more. Here is The RŌL Radio with a 4th-degree bjj black belt, one of the highest ranking Muay Thai instructors on the east coast, and a head coach with Straight Blast Gym International as well as its director, Stephen Whittier.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://sbgeastcoast.com/team/https://www.straightblastgym.com/https://www.instagram.com/coach.whittier/https://www.40plusbjj.com/storehttps://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=stephen%20whittierEpisode Highlights:4:00 Benefits of Private Lessons13:59 Having a Plan28:21 Stephan’s Journey39:08 Reality vs Abstractions45:44 Truth In Combat59:01 Longevity1:11:21 Where’s the Gap1:15:06 Steve McKinney’s Question

Today’s guest is a true martial artist in every sense. He s one of the most decorated martial arts instructors in the country and is a black belt or certified instructor in at least 6 different martial arts.Today Stephen Whittier joins the show to share his decades of martial arts experience, his unique approach to training and coaching, and a ton more. Here is The RŌL Radio with a 4th-degree bjj black belt, one of the highest ranking Muay Thai instructors on the east coast, and a head coach with Straight Blast Gym International as well as its director, Stephen Whittier. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://sbgeastcoast.com/team/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sbgeastcoast.com/team/</a> <a href="https://www.straightblastgym.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.straightblastgym.com/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coach.whittier/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/coach.whittier/</a> <a href="https://www.40plusbjj.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.40plusbjj.com/store</a> <a href="https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=stephen%20whittier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=stephen%20whittier</a> Episode Highlights: 4:00 Benefits of Private Lessons 13:59 Having a Plan 28:21 Stephan’s Journey 39:08 Reality vs Abstractions 45:44 Truth In Combat 59:01 Longevity 1:11:21 Where’s the Gap 1:15:06 Steve McKinney’s Question

#152 Stephen Whittier

When you receive a promotion do you feel you deserve it or do you need to grow into the new rank?Steve McKinney always felt like he needed to grow into his new belt. On today’s Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss how they feel whenever they get promoted and why.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://fitnessandmore.net/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUTmOjV9j-wdPqs3SiXziQhttps://www.facebook.com/fitnessandmoreinchttps://headnodhq.com/instructors/steve-mckinney/

When you receive a promotion do you feel you deserve it or do you need to grow into the new rank?Steve McKinney always felt like he needed to grow into his new belt. On today’s Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss how they feel whenever they get promoted and why. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://fitnessandmore.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fitnessandmore.net/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUTmOjV9j-wdPqs3SiXziQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUTmOjV9j-wdPqs3SiXziQ</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitnessandmoreinc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/fitnessandmoreinc</a> <a href="https://headnodhq.com/instructors/steve-mckinney/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://headnodhq.com/instructors/steve-mckinney/</a>

"Grow Into It" - The Takeaway from Steve McKinny

Steve McKinney

Today’s guest has been in the fitness industry for over 25 years. He is a personal trainer, owner of his own fitness company, and BJJ instructor.Steve McKinney joins The RŌL Radio to discuss longevity in BJJ, the importance of fundamental jiu jitsu, letting go of the ego to prevent injury, the defensive mindset, and a ton more. Here’s The RŌL Radio with the owner of Fitness and More Inc, an instructor at Headnod HQ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu,  and Kyle Watson Black Belt, Steve Mckinney.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://fitnessandmore.net/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUTmOjV9j-wdPqs3SiXziQhttps://www.facebook.com/fitnessandmoreinchttps://headnodhq.com/instructors/steve-mckinney/Episode Highlights:6:39 Readers Are Leaders10:58 Too Much Information13:24 Advanced Fundamentals21:59 Steve’s Late Start29:52 Keeping Young36:48 The Mindset of Defense43:59 Josh and Steve’s Journey Together55:18 Grow Into It1:10:09 Viktor Doria’s Question

Today’s guest has been in the fitness industry for over 25 years. He is a personal trainer, owner of his own fitness company, and BJJ instructor.Steve McKinney joins The RŌL Radio to discuss longevity in BJJ, the importance of fundamental jiu jitsu, letting go of the ego to prevent injury, the defensive mindset, and a ton more. Here’s The RŌL Radio with the owner of Fitness and More Inc, an instructor at Headnod HQ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu,  and Kyle Watson Black Belt, Steve Mckinney. <a href="http://www.rolacademy.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rolacademy.tv </a>30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. <a href="http://www.therolradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therolradio.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/</a> <a href="https://fitnessandmore.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fitnessandmore.net/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUTmOjV9j-wdPqs3SiXziQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUTmOjV9j-wdPqs3SiXziQ</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitnessandmoreinc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/fitnessandmoreinc</a> <a href="https://headnodhq.com/instructors/steve-mckinney/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://headnodhq.com/instructors/steve-mckinney/</a> Episode Highlights: 6:39 Readers Are Leaders 10:58 Too Much Information 13:24 Advanced Fundamentals 21:59 Steve’s Late Start 29:52 Keeping Young 36:48 The Mindset of Defense 43:59 Josh and Steve’s Journey Together 55:18 Grow Into It 1:10:09 Viktor Doria’s Question

#151 Steve McKinney

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The best podcast episodes on global issues affecting everyone. Covering topics such as the #metoo movement, climate change, the impact of technology and some of the biggest global issues facing us right now. For anyone interested in learning more about the world, and some of the issues we're facing, pick an episode below and start listening! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!