Best Thomas Rozdzynski Podcasts (2024)

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"Father Figures" - The Takeaway from Zelvis Slootemaker 20:06

3h ago20:06

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Send us a Text Message. Father Figures play a significant role in our lives. Whether it is our actual father or a surrogate, the values and lessons learned, either positive or negative have a massive impact on our lives. In this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of father figures and how they shape us. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount …

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#206 Zelvis Slootemaker 1:01:19

44m ago1:01:19

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is a 4th-degree BJJ black belt and a black belt in Luta Livra. Zelvis Slootemaker joins us to discuss how jiu-jitsu still challenges him, how he was raised on the mats and his incredibly intense black belt test. Here is The RŌL Radio with 4th-degree BJJ black, Luta Livra black belt, and Team Alpha Male coach, Z…

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Off the Mats Podcast #220- The Drop Bear Downpour 1:27:35

3h ago1:27:35

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Hello again, friends. This week on the podcast, I welcome Danielle Curtis, who is the host of the Drop Bear Downpour Podcast, a mixed martial artist in the bantamweight division, a triple champ (featherweight, bantamweight, and flyweight championships), and a content creator. Danielle shared the story of her martial arts journey and the importance …

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"Purpose" - The Takeaway from Joey Alvarado 20:02

2h ago20:02

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Send us a Text Message. Have you found a purpose in life? Joey Alvarado has found his purpose through martial arts. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of finding a purpose in life and the difficulties that often get in the way. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu j…

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#205 Joey Alvarado 1:10:33

6d ago1:10:33

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest made a big impact on jiu-jitsu by incorporating kettlebells into jiu-jitsu training. Joey Alvarado joins us to discuss his journey creating Kettlejitsu, the wild days of early MMA in Mexico, the importance of lineage, finding your purpose, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with 3rd degree bjj black belt, the crea…

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Off the Mats Podcast #219- Growth and Empowerment 1:17:00

3h ago1:17:00

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What's up, folks? This week on the podcast, I welcome back my good friend Johan Lorentzon and new friend to the podcast, Ellie Prchalova. In this episode, we celebrate Johan's recent promotion to BJJ black belt, discuss Ellie's newfound journey into jiu-jitsu, competing in martial arts, how Johan avoided fencing, and ask a few "Would You Rather...?…

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"Internal Pressure" - The Takeaway from Alex Barcelona 17:41

1d ago17:41

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Send us a Text Message. We put pressure on ourselves for a variety of reasons. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss some of those reasons, whether or not they are good or bad, and how to cope with them. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. FREE Access to ROL TV - https://ro…

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#204 Alex Barcelona 1:06:07

3d ago1:06:07

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest brings her years of coaching, instructing, academy ownership, and championship experience to discuss various topics. Alex Barcelona is here to share her thoughts on the importance of putting aside your ego, moving on from losses, the true value of competition, and internal pressure. Here is The RŌL Radio with 8…

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Off the Mats Podcast #218- Tapping Cancer Out feat. George Ivanoff 1:23:56

7d ago1:23:56

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Greetings, humans. This week on the podcast, I welcome BJJ Purple Belt and Tap Cancer Out Ambassador, George Ivanoff. In this episode, George shares how he got involved with @tapcancerout, his BJJ journey, his mission to tap cancer out, and the powerful story of how his daughter Mila battled against cancer and won. To follow George and his family's…

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Robert Drysdale (#30 Re-release) 1:19:19

10d ago1:19:19

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Send us a Text Message. What’s up everyone and welcome back. This week we are re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from 2021 with the one and only Robert Drysdale. So sit back and see why this is one of our favorites. Then join us next week for a new episode we will surely enjoy. Robert Drysdale has made history in the world of BJJ, winning mu…

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Off the Mats Podcast #217- Blue Collar BJJ feat. Brandon Timmins 1:38:26

14d ago1:38:26

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Welcome back, happy people. This week on the podcast I sit with Brandon Timmins, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt training out of Crazy 88 MMA. Brandon shares with us, his introduction to BJJ, his background in wrestling, and his experience with weight cutting, we discuss team sports vs. individual sports, and we finish with a round of "Would You Ra…

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"Nonduality" - The Takeaway from Nathan Orchard 20:18

20d ago20:18

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Send us a Text Message. Nathan Orchard is a firm believer in nonduality. On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss how everything is connected and how we should appreciate the interconnectedness with everything and everyone around us, both the good and the bad. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your …

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#203 Nathan Orchard 1:09:01

17d ago1:09:01

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest had 10 submission wins in pro-MMA fights before he ever started training BJJ. 10th Planet Seattle’s Nathan Orchard joins us to discuss the 10th Planet Gang, why belts mean nothing and everything simultaneously, his belief in non-duality, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with the founder and head instructor of 10…

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Off the Mats Podcast #216- The Immeasurable Value of Jiu-Jitsu feat. Thomas Rozdzynski 1:23:02

21d ago1:23:02

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What’s up, you hungry hungry grapplers? This week on the podcast, I sit down with Thomas Rozdzynski, the host of @therolradio and @rolacademytv in association with @rol_academy. In the episode, we talked about how we learn as grapplers and the evolution of the white belt coming into training. Also in our conversation, we discussed what we’d do if m…

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"In Service" - The Takeaway from Nate Morrison 16:07

22d ago16:07

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Send us a Text Message. Nate Morrison feels he needs to be in service to others. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of being in service to others, what it takes to be in service, and how it benefits everyone. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://www.invi…

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#202 Nate Morrison 1:10:19

24d ago1:10:19

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Send us a Text Message. Through his experience, today’s guest has a unique perspective on jiu-jitsu and he shares that perspective with us on a variety of topics. Nate Morrison is here to discuss the small world of jiu-jitsu, where he believes jiu-jitsu is heading, fixed vs growth mindset, the responsibilities of a black belt, and more. Here is The…

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Off the Mats Podcast #215- The Mat Mindset feat. Drew Elder 1:17:34

26d ago1:17:34

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Welcome back, friends and family. This week on the podcast, I sit down with Drew Elder, the host of the Mat Mindset Podcast. In this episode, Drew shares with us how the Mat Mindset Podcast came about, his martial arts origin, realistic expectations, and what it means to be a podcast host. You can keep up with Drew over on Instagram at @the_mat_min…

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"Marbles In A Jar" - The Takeaway from John Combs 15:52

29d ago15:52

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Send us a Text Message. John Combs said that when working with students you need to put marbles in their jar. Meaning, you need to do things to earn their trust and understanding before you can ask things of them or discipline them. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss building trust between students and instructors. www.rolacademy.tv 30% disc…

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#201 John Combs 1:05:18

1M ago1:05:18

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is here to discuss how jiu-jitsu fills things we are missing in our lives, how it teaches us to problem solve under pressure and in real-time, the evolution of the jiu-jitsu athlete, the importance of putting marbles in your student’s jar, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with a former ADCC West Coast Trials 1st…

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Off the Mats Podcast #214- The Competitive Hobbyist feat. Briana Bowley 1:34:23

1M ago1:34:23

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What's up, folks? I welcome Briana Bowley back this week on the podcast for a chat. Briana caught us up on how training has been going as she has started Judo and wrestling to build upon her jiu-jitsu. We also talked about how learning BJJ is very much like learning a language, the various names and variations for specific movements, and I try to c…

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"Connections" - The Takeaway from Alberto Crane 23:22

1M ago23:22

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Send us a Text Message. Through jiu-jitsu you can make connections with people around the globe. After another great conversation with Alberto Crane, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of making connections and the richness that connections with different types of people bring to our lives. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at c…

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#200 Alberto Crane 1:04:26

1M ago1:04:26

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Send us a Text Message. This is our 200th episode and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate it by bringing back our very 1st guest. Alberto Crane joins us to share how he has created such an incredible culture and community throughout his Legacy locations, how TacFit changed his life, what he believes we are all here for, and more. Here is the 200th …

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Off the Mats Podcast #213- Fight Talk and Entertainment feat. Joe Huggins 1:32:07

1M ago1:32:07

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What's up, nerds??? Welcome back for another week of conversation and shenanigans. On this episode, I welcome back my good friend and teammate, Joe Huggins to talk about his return to the MMA cage. Joe and I also talk about entertainment and how it connects to the fight game, trash talk, and how it factors in. And if you're a nerd, we fall into old…

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"Well Rounded" - The Takeaway from Pauline Bak 18:45

1M ago18:45

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Send us a Text Message. How does being a well-rounded person set you on a path for success? Pauline Bak completely changed careers and even moved to a different continent. That might mean completely starting over, but Pauline already had a skillset that set her up for success even though it seemed unrelated. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discus…

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#199 Pauline Bak 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest moved to Canada from Brazil with no job prospects and very little money, but she took her life’s experiences and used them to make herself the success she is today. Pauline Bak joins us to share her story of switching from a life of mechanical engineering in Brazil to becoming a successful BJJ instructor and ac…

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Off the Mats Podcast #212- Surviving the Game feat. Sav Wright 1:09:36

2M ago1:09:36

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What's happening, folks? This week on the podcast, I welcome back BJJ Purple Belt, Sav Wright. In this episode, we talk about Sav's last competition, her battles with mental health and invisible disabilities behind the scenes, getting back to the mats, and the importance of a good support system. You can follow Sav and her adventures on Instagram a…

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"The Measure of Success" - The Takeaway from Gabriel Sousa 18:09

2M ago18:09

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Send us a Text Message. How do you measure success? Gabriel Sousa is by most accounts a highly successful person, but he doesn't measure his success by his wins and losses. Gabriel measures his success by his ability to give back. On this Takeaway, Thomas and guest co-host Edgar discuss how they measure success and their take on being open to criti…

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#198 Gabriel Sousa 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest joins us to discuss, how as a kid, he had to hustle to make money to compete, his move to the US with only a couple hundred dollars and not being able to speak English, how as a black belt he didn’t let getting tapped by a purple belt discourage him, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with Lucas Rocha black belt, …

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Off the Mats Podcast #211- Stance and Motion feat. Isaac Knable 1:23:42

2M ago1:23:42

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Hey loyal listeners, I'm glad you made it back. This week on the podcast, I welcome wrestling coach, developer of the Stance & Motion mobile app, and the inventor of the Footwork Trainer, Isaac Knable. In this episode we talk about our love for grappling and combat sports, what inspired the idea for the Footwork Trainer, the idea of bringing back r…

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"Strong Opinions" - The Takeaway from Eli Knight 19:34

2M ago19:34

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Send us a Text Message. In jiu-jitsu and martial arts, you will find people with very strong opinions. Why do we hold on to strong opinions, is it ego, is it for control, is it to feel validated? After a great conversation with Eli Knight, Thomas and Gary discuss why people are so opinionated and what may be the root causes. www.rolacademy.tv 30% d…

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#197 Eli Knight Returns 1:15:57

2M ago1:15:57

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Send us a Text Message. After four years this week’s guest returns for another fantastic conversation. Eli Knight joins us to discuss why today’s abundance of information about BJJ is like “drinking from a firehose”, what he believes are the most valuable things in jiu-jitsu, why he hopes jiu-jitsu never makes it to the Olympics, and a ton more. He…

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Off the Mats Podcast #210- The Family That Trains Together... feat. David Jova 1:11:15

2M ago1:11:15

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What's up, party people? This week on the podcast, I welcome back for the very first time, David Jov. I'd been wanting to sit and talk with this dude for a long time and he finally felt that now was that time. David shared how he got into jiu-jitsu, how his family factored into his training, what it means to be a good training partner, being accoun…

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"Jiu-Jitsu for the Masses" - The Takeaway from Jason Rau 19:23

2M ago19:23

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Send us a Text Message. As jiu-jitsu continues to move towards sport, focusing on the professional athlete, will jiu-jitsu still be for the masses? Will the self-defense aspect of jiu-jitsu keep the art alive for the hobbyist and the non-athlete over time? www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-…

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#196 Jason Rau 1:12:53

2M ago1:12:53

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest has trained with the best of the best and iis here to discuss the things people don’t know about opening a jiu-jitsu academy, priorities in jiu-jitsu training, rule sets, and why even though he trains mostly nogi the importance of training both gi and nogi. Here is a Matt Serra black belt, content creator for B…

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Off the Mats Podcast #209- Unlocking the Jiu-Jitsu Mindset feat. Rose Miller 1:18:12

2M ago1:18:12

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Hello, my fine folks, and welcome back. This week on the podcast, I welcome Rose Miller, an accomplished IBJJF American Nationals Gold Medalist, Nutritionist, Strength Coach, and Atos Brown Belt, for a conversation. Rose discusses her journey into jiu-jitsu, offers insights on changing perspectives in training, discusses the gamification of jiu-jit…

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"Roots" - The Takeaway from Eric Acha 19:57

2M ago19:57

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Send us a Text Message. Is it important to know your roots? Knowing your roots can provide a sense of identity, a stronger sense of self, and community. After a great conversation with Eric Acha, Thomas and Gary discuss how we may be losing our connection to the past because of the current value placed on today’s society. www.rolacademy.tv 30% disc…

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#195 Eric Acha 1:18:01

2M ago1:18:01

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Send us a Text Message. While only a purple belt today’s guest opened his first academy, he then sought out an affiliation with one of the most respected academies in California. Now, over two decades later Eric Acha has two successful academies and shares his passion for jiu-jitsu, entrepreneurship, training law enforcement, and more. Here is THe …

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Off the Mats Podcast #208- Breaking Down BJJ Basics feat. Randy Sheets 1:48:24

3M ago1:48:24

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We're back, my friends. This week on the podcast, I welcome BJJ Black Belt under Vincente Junior, Randy Sheets. In this episode, Randy shares his BJJ origin story, as he discusses why he started and where he was in his life at that point. We also talk about his teaching style, why BJJ is easy, accountability in grappling, and self-defense. For more…

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"Okay Not to Know" - The Takeaway from Scott Epstein 16:06

3M ago16:06

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Send us a Text Message. Jiu-Jitsu is an art and sport with incredible depth and complexity. So, why do we feel pressure to know it all and why do some people act as if they do? On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss why people fear admitting they don’t know it all. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos f…

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#194 Scott Epstein 1:28:28

3M ago1:28:28

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is here to discuss his responsibility to jiu-jitsu, why it is okay not to know, the biggest lesson he learned from Eddie Bravo, and the importance of keeping jiu-jitsu fun. Here is The RŌL Radio with Eddie Bravo black belt, former strength and jiu-jitsu coach on The Ultimate Fighter season 11, and owner instruc…

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Off the Mats Podcast #207- Navigating Obstacles and Overcoming Challenges feat. Mannuel C. 1:51:36

3M ago1:51:36

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Happy Monday, folks. This week on the podcast, I welcome back my long-time friend, Mannuel Corona. We had a fun conversation about Mannuel's experience doing the Tough Mudder Run. Mannuel shared some of the ups and downs of his run, the importance of teamwork, and how it kickstarted his return to podcasting and bringing back his show, Off the Saddl…

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"Visualization" - The Takeaway from Heather Morgan 16:40

3M ago16:40

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Send us a Text Message. Heather Morgan had a vision for her future and she made it happen. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of visualization, and how it can play an important role in achieving your goals. Still, without putting a plan into action it is ultimately fruitless. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code a…

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#193 Heather Morgan 1:03:31

3M ago1:03:31

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Send us a Text Message. While still a white belt, Today’s guest knew she was going to make jiu-jitsu her career. So, after a year of training, she moved across the country to train with the best. Heather Morgan joins us to discuss leaving her world behind to train at the world-famous Atos Academy, her belief that she has the power to do whatever sh…

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Off the Mats Podcast #206- Ranking Up and Rising High feat. Rochelle Potter 1:18:44

3M ago1:18:44

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Welcome back, friends. This week on the podcast, I sit with BJJ Purple Belt and one of Grappling Industries' #1 rank Master's Division females, Rochelle Potter from Sharkpit BJJ in Virginia. Rochelle and I talked about her jiu-jitsu journey, injury prevention, Sharkpit's new location, and what BJJ success means to her. You can follow Rochelle and h…

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"Do Your Own Thing" - The Takeaway from Jeff Serafin 22:39

4M ago22:39

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Send us a Text Message. In the world of jiu-jitsu is it appropriate to dismiss the traditions and do your own thing? After a great conversation with Jeff Serafin, Thomas and Gary discuss how doing things your way can help the academy and community grow. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jit…

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#192 Jeff Serafin 1:11:58

4M ago1:11:58

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is carving out a unique niche in jiu-jitsu through his forward-thinking approach to jiu-jitsu culture and community. Jeff Serafin joins us to discuss how he has built his team and community through that approach, why he wants his students to tap him out, why a great instructor should never hold anything back fr…

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Off the Mats Podcast #205- Jiu-Jitsu and Beyond feat. Chris Tran 1:35:56

3M ago1:35:56

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Greetings, friends! This week on the podcast, I sit with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt from @crazy88mma, Chris Tran, and we discuss his martial arts beginnings starting with Tae Kwon Do to Judo to BJJ. We also talk about the importance of mentorship in BJJ, the evolution of the art as a sport, his memorable moment as a grappler, and we work throug…

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GJJR! EP 170 Justin Faiferlick 45:01

3M ago45:01

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Justin Faiferlick, owner of Faiferlick Martial arts and Gracie Ft Dodge in Ft Dodge, IA, is a 7th degree black belt martial artist and a Gracie Jiu Jitsu blue belt. He is a career Air Force veteran, a husband, father, and grandfather. Justin is currently battling stage 4 malignant melanoma cancer. In this episode Justin discusses his military caree…

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"Vulnerability" - The Takeaway from Rose Miller 16:32

4M ago16:32

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Send us a Text Message. Taking risks and being vulnerable can be scary. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how putting yourself in uncomfortable situations and exposing yourself can lead to growth and progress. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. http://www.therolradio.c…

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#191 Rose Miller 1:07:05

4M ago1:07:05

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest was recently promoted to brown belt, but she didn’t wait until becoming an upper rank before sharing her knowledge to help educate her students and followers. Rose Miller joins us to discuss embracing your journey, jiu-jitsu in the information age, responding to losing, and taking risks. Here is The RŌL Radio w…

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