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Host Thomas Rozdzynski 3rd Degree Black Belt, Judo Black Belt, Instructor at RŌL Academy, Host of The RŌL Radio, Creator of RŌL TV - Submit your questions via IG: rozdzynskibjj
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The ROL Radio - Jiu Jitsu Podcast
Thomas Rozdzynski and Gary Pond
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.
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Become a VIP Member: https://anchor.fm/foreverwhitebelt/subscribe A podcast about everything Jiu Jitsu / BJJ for those on the constant quest to learn from the perspective of a beginner's mindset.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Fighting, the Brain and Human Potential
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We want to talk about Jiu Jitsu, and the every evolving aspects of what that means, from getting ready for competitions, to drilling consistently, to how to deal with time off...literally every aspect of being a grappler, and the struggles and victories that come along with that. We also hear from our listeners every week! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebjjpowerhour/support
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"Only Pass Once" - The Takeaway from Viktor Doria
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What is your objective while passing the guard? Do you pass quickly to get to the dominant position as fast as you can, or do you grind your partner down while passing, slowly and methodically so that when you get to a dominant position your partner is already finished? On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss Viktor Doria's on how and why to only…
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On this episode, Viktor Doria discusses, why you only pass the guard once, what it was like coming up under Carlson Gracie Senior, how the business of Jiu Jitsu has changed the art, and why he believes Jiu Jitsu should never be an Olympic sport. Here is The ROL Radio with Sergio Souza black belt, multi-time Worlds and Pan American champion, and a m…
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Evolving Techniques and Ecological Coaching: Rob Cole
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In today's episode, we have a special guest who embodies dedication and experience on the mats: Rob Cole, a first-degree black belt with over 21 years of training. Rob's journey in Jiu Jitsu has been nothing short of remarkable. He earned his purple belt under the renowned Eddie Bravo, known for his innovative approach to grappling. Continuing to h…
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"Is Jiu Jitsu for Everyone" - The Takeaway from Nick Sanders
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It is often said that Jiu Jitsu is for everyone, but is it? On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss whether or not Jiu Jitsu is for everyone and if it is, why so many people quit. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolra…
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On this episode, we have an Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient who currently serves in the Missouri National Guard, Nick Sanders. Today Nick discusses his new academy, building a jiu-jitsu community, his standards for promoting students, and how jiu-jitsu benefits veterans in their return to civilian life. Here’s the RŌL Radio with co-owner an…
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"Support" - The Takeaway from Felipe Simplicio
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Have you recognized the people who support you? After speaking with Felipe Simplicio, who had a wonderful support network around him, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of a support network and its sometimes unlikely sources. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. http://www.t…
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In this episode, we're joined by Keith Kavanagh, a 10th Planet Brown Belt under Brandon Mccaghren. Hailing from Ireland, Keith travelled back and forth training at 10th Planet Decatur, Alabama with Brandon, and his Jiu Jitsu knowledge and teaching skills are second to none. Jiu Jitsu is just one of Keith's passions; he also runs a multimedia compan…
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Alberto Crane Show #251 Erin Furry - Free to Move for Life
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Great to catch up with TACFIT Coach and Steel Mace Yoga founder Erin Furry. We talked about her journey, her new product Free to Move for Life and more! Sponsored by TACFIT.com
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Today’s guest came to the United States with the promise of a job working at a jiu jitsu academy. Upon his arrival, he found out the job was not available. But that did not deter him and with only $100.00 to his name Felipe Simpicio fulfilled his dream of becoming a BJJ instructor and the owner of his own academy. Here is The RŌL Radio with a secon…
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"Keep It Simple - The Takeaway from Vitor "Shaolin" Ribeiro
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Is simple Jiu Jitsu a good thing? Vitor Shaolin thinks that this is the worst time to be starting Jiu Jitsu. His reasoning is that we are flooded with too much information. Classes, instructionals, and social media are all places to find info about Jiu Jitsu. But can absorbing all that info make Jiu Jitsu too complicated, and even be a distraction …
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Considered one of the best lightweight competitors of all time Vitor Shaolin has amassed a phenomenal Jiu Jitsu record as well as an impressive MMA record having fought in multiple MMA organizations. Today Vitor discusses his start in Jiu Jitsu, his passion for competition, and why he tells his students that this is the worst time ever to start Jiu…
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Alberto Crane Show #250 - Monika Toth Cingel - TACFIT Los Angeles
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Coach and Professora Monika is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and the new head Coach at TACFIT LA. It’s been very inspiring to watch her grow in TACFIT and Jiu-Jitsu over the years.
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The First European 10th Planet Black Belt: Ralf The Germanator Warneking
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In this episode, we sit down with Ralf "The Germanator" Warneking, the first European to receive a 10th Planet black belt promotion under Eddie Bravo and a NoGi World Champion. Ralf shares his journey from white belt to black belt, which included 11 years of mastering the 10th Planet system at the headquarters in Los Angeles. He also talks about br…
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"Self-Worth" - The Takeaway from Bruno Bastos
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How do you define your self-worth? Do you base it on how much money you make, your social status, or on your wins and losses? After a great conversation with Bruno Bastos and how his self-worth changed over the years, Thomas and Gary discuss how they measure their own self-worth and how we see ourselves through the eyes of others. www.rolacademy.tv…
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On this episode, we have a 5th-degree black belt who has been on the mats since the age of 10. Out of a small town in Texas, he currently leads one of the highest-ranked competition teams in the world. Today Bruno Bastos joins us to discuss how he started Jiu Jitsu by accident, how to deal with pressure, the importance of perspective, and a ton mor…
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Building a Jiu Jitsu Community: Black Belt Thomas Rozdzynski
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In this episode we have, Professor Thomas Rozdzynski. Thomas is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the head instructor at RŌL Academy of Jiu Jitsu in Illinois. He began his journey in 2000 under the tutelage of the late Grandmaster Carlson Gracie Sr. in Chicago. In 2014, he was promoted to First Degree by Professor Eddie Redzovic a…
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"You Suck at Jiu Jitsu" - The Takeaway from Josh McKinney
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Do you suck at jiu-jitsu and is that necessarily a bad thing? After a great conversation with the host of The I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, Thomas and Gary discuss why you should never lose the mindset of a student, why it is okay to suck at jiu-jitsu, and why thinking you have perfected something can hold you back. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with …
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We all know we suck at jiu-jitsu when we start and today’s guest wants us to keep that mindset throughout our jiu-jitsu journey. Josh McKinney is on a quest to “suck less at jiu-jitsu” and he shares his philosophy on why thinking we are good can hold us back, how and why he became hooked on jiu -jitsu, why he feels an academy owner should teach cla…
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BJJ Academies Beware: Legal Lessons from a $46 Million Ruling
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In this episode, attorney and BJJ practitioner Chet Palumbo joins us for an in-depth discussion about BJJ law and its implications for academies, investors, and employees. Chet is an experienced lawyer with extensive criminal law knowledge, having conducted over 40 jury trials as lead counsel. He's also a 2-stripe purple belt in BJJ and a certified…
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"Help!" - The Takeaway from Maggie Grindatti
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Why is it so hard to ask for help? Are you afraid to be wrong? Are you worried you will be embarrassed? After speaking with Maggie Grindatti who believes we should focus on what we are good at and ask for help with everything else, Thomas and Gary discuss why it is so hard to admit we need help and even harder to ask for it. www.rolacademy.tv 30% d…
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Today’s guest is one of the most decorated bjj competitors around. She is a multi-time world champion and won 3 consecutive world championships from 2017 through 2019. On this episode, the day after opening her new gym Champion Fit, Maggie Grindatti joins us to discuss what it takes to open your own business, why she opened a fitness gym instead of…
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Alberto Crane Show #249 Robert Miller - TACFIT and Jiu-Jitsu Lake St. Louis
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Robert Miller is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and TACFIT Team Leader. Coach/Professor Robert will be relocating to Lake Saint Louis, Missouri after being the head coach of our TACFIT Program at TACFIT Los Angeles and Legacy HQ for the last 7 years. He will opening up his own TACFIT and Legacy Gym there.…
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Dr. Diana Wang - Physical Therapy For BJJ
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In this episode of Forever White Belt, host Adolfo Foronda sits down with Dr. Diana Wang, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Athletic Trainer based in Southern California, who is also a serious practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Diana's work with athletes ranging from Division 1 to the professional level has given her a unique perspective…
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"Permission to Tap" - The Takeaway from David Meyer
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Are you a failure when you tap out in Jiu Jitsu? BJJ Dirty Dozen member David Meyer was a newly promoted Rigan Machado black belt who was struggling on the mats. He was so nervous about being bested by anyone since becoming a black belt that became all he could think about. That was until Rigan said, David, I give you permission to tap. After heari…
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On today’s episode, we have another Dirty Dozen member, David Meyer. David is not only one of the first non-Brazilians to receive a bjj black belt but he is the first American to medal in the IBJJF World Championships. David was already a black belt in a different style of jiu jitsu before he started training with the Machados. He soon realized tha…
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Richard Bresler - 1st American Gracie BJJ Student
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I'm excited to have Richard Bresler as our latest guest. Richard is a sixth-degree jiu-jitsu black belt and the author of "Worth Defending".Richard is widely recognized as the first American student of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and worked closely with Rorion Gracie for almost twenty years. He played an essential role in growing Jiu-Jitsu through the Gracie …
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"Gap and the Gain" - The Takeaway from Gustavo Dantas
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How do you measure your Jiu Jitsu? Do you measure it against the other people on the mats or do you measure it against who you used to be? After a great conversation with Gustavo Dantas, Thomas and Gary, discuss how you should focus on what you have done, the gain, rather than what you want to do, which puts us in the gap. www.rolacademy.tv 30% dis…
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On this episode, we are lucky enough to have, for the second time, Professor Gustavo Dantes. Today Gustavo discusses his views on work-life balance, how to find what type of training is best for you, the difference between watching and studying jiu jitsu, focusing on the gain vs the gap, and his nonprofit Jiu Jitsu Tribe. Here is The RŌL Radio with…
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"Us vs Them" - The Takeaway from Kyle Watson
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Kyle Watson and the other cast members had to fight their way onto season 12 of The Ultimate Fighter. On their first night together everyone was getting along and having a great time. The next day they picked teams and everything changed. John Danaher one of the coaches that season said something like it was all us, until there was a them. On this …
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Today’s guest went from a town so small that didn’t even have a stoplight, all the way to the UFC. On this episode, Kyle Watson shares his martial arts journey, one that started in college at bar room MMA fights, through to The Ultimate Fighter and the UFC, and now as a successful coach, instructor and academy owner. Here is The RŌL Radio with 3rd …
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Alberto Crane Show #248 - Gilberto Castro - ALOHA ROLL
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Professor Gilberto Castro, a black belt under "Luis" 'Limão " Heredia, shared this vision and set a goal to bring all the benefits he learned throughout his journey to black belt, to the local community of West Maui.
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Malachy Friedman - BJJ Insiders Episode
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In this episode of Forever White Belt, we are thrilled to have a returning friend of the show, Malachy Friedman. Malachy is a third-degree black belt under the legendary Ricardo Liborio, co-founder of American Top Team (ATT), and has over 20 years of experience in multiple fight disciplines including MMA, BJJ, boxing, Muay Thai, and wrestling. As t…
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"Mushin Mind" - The Takeaway from Nick Grullo
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Can you achieve the Mushin Mind, or mind without mind? Mushin is a mindset free of thought or emotion allowing you to connect with everything around you. After speaking with Nick "The Tooth" Gullo, Thomas and Gary discuss why being free of thought and emotion can be incredibly important on the mats. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code…
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Alberto Crane Show #247 - Thomas Rozdzynski
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Founder of RŌL Academy in the Chicago Area and host of RŌL Radio. Always a great conversation.
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On this episode we are joined by Nick Gullo. NIck literally wrote the book on the UFC and shares his experiences on having unrestricted access to the the biggest fight promotion in the world. He also discusses his reluctance to train bjj, what it is like to train with the world class Mendes brothers, the Mushin mind or mind without mind and how tha…
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"Coincidence" - The Takeaway from John Will
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John Will has trained with many of the most respected and famous martial artists in the world, seemingly by accident. But were these encounters coincidences or did John unwittingly set these encounters up b decisions he made earlier in his life? On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss whether or not coincidences exist or if everything that happens…
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Today’s guest is one of the most influential martial artists of his generation. He has trained with martial arts legends Judo Gene LeBell, Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, and the Machado Bros. John Will is a member of the dirty dozen and is in fact the man who coined the phrase for the first 12 non-Brazilians to earn their BJJ black belts. On this episod…
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John Combs is an ADCC West Coast Trials Winner, Multiple time IBJJF Open Black Belt Champ and is a phenomenal teacher as well. Always a great time connecting with him.
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