Best Thomas Rozdzynski and Gary Pond Podcasts (2024)

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

1d 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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"Nonduality" - The Takeaway from Nathan Orchard 20:18

6d 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

8d 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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"In Service" - The Takeaway from Nate Morrison 16:07

13d 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

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

20d 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

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

27d 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

29d 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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"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

1M 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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"The Measure of Success" - The Takeaway from Gabriel Sousa 18:09

1M 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

1M 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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"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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"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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"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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"Okay Not to Know" - The Takeaway from Scott Epstein 16:06

2M 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

2M 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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"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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"Do Your Own Thing" - The Takeaway from Jeff Serafin 22:39

3M 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

3M 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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"Vulnerability" - The Takeaway from Rose Miller 16:32

3M 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

3M 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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"Choose Your Hard" - The Takeaway from Erika Dawn 20:46

3M ago20:46

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Send us a Text Message. After a big setback, Erika Dawn’s father told her, that no matter what she pursued, life would be hard, so choose your hard. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how life will be hard no matter what we desire, but often we can choose our hard and set ourselves on a path to success and happiness. www.rolacademy.tv 30% di…

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#190 Erika Dawn 1:16:58

3M ago1:16:58

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is an inspiration not only to her students and followers but to anyone who has had to pick themselves up after a setback and start over. Erika Dawn joins us to discuss her journey from having a dream of becoming a professional dancer, falling short, and taking on a whole new dream of making jiu-jitsu her new pr…

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"Effort" - The Takeaway from Chris Wojcik 15:58

4M ago15:58

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Send us a Text Message. Anything worthwhile takes effort. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss what it means to put in effort truly and why just showing up won’t get you to your goals. 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…

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#189 Chris Wojcik 1:11:46

4M ago1:11:46

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is a Jeff Serafin black belt, a top-level competitor, who trains with one of the best teams in the world. Chris Wojcik joins us to discuss why he is less attached to results and is now focused on chasing skills, the new black belt standards, being flexible in body and mind, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with …

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"Prove It" - The Takeaway from Kenny Kim 15:17

4M ago15:17

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Send us a Text Message. Kenny Kim opened his academy when he was only 20 years old. On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss what motivates people to achieve their goals and how people can find excuses not to. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. http://www.therolradio.com https…

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#188 Kenny Kim 1:00:33

4M ago1:00:33

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is a highly successful content creator, instructor, and academy owner. Kenny Kim is here to discuss jiu-jitsu’s changing traditions, setting goals, and his determination to prove everyone wrong to become an academy owner. Here’s The RŌL Radio with the host of the series Mat Made, content creator at rollwithkenn…

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"Be Better" - The Takeaway from Renato Tavares 16:56

4M ago16:56

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Send us a Text Message. Professor Renato Tavares asks of his students to just be better than they were yesterday. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss why only comparing yourself against how you were yesterday is the true measure of progress. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu jou…

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#187 Renato Tavares 1:06:31

4M ago1:06:31

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is a former competitor from one of the greatest teams in BJJ history and a black belt under its founder Master Carlson Gracie. Renato Tavares joins us to discuss how jiu-jitsu keeps him young, how to add to your game without changing it completely, how he promotes his students, and how jiu-jitsu has helped him …

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"Be Real" - The Takeaway from Andy Wang 19:59

4M ago19:59

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Send us a Text Message. Andy Wang knew what it took to be a fighter. So when opportunities to be a pro came his way he was able to show up. On the Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss people's unrealistic expectations on what it takes to become a pro in any endeavor. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for y…

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#186 Andy Wang 1:10:50

4M ago1:10:50

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest began his bjj career training with some of the biggest names the sport has ever produced and unexpectedly found himself fighting all over the world. Andy Wang joins us to discuss the evolution of jiu-jitsu over the decades, what he misses most about the old days, the incredible relationships he built through ma…

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"Don't Embrace the Grind" - The Takeaway from Waldomiro Perez Junior 14:36

4M ago14:36

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Send us a Text Message. There are a lot of cliches in the world of jiu-jitsu and arguably the biggest is “embrace the grind”. Coral belt Waldomiro Perez Junior thinks life is enough of a grind and that jiu-jitsu should be your escape from it. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss whether or not jiu-jitsu has to be a grind and if you can get the…

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#185 Waldomiro Perez Jr. 1:25:00

5M ago1:25:00

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest has been a fixture in jiu-jitsu for decades in both his homeland of Brazil and the US. Over the years he has coached legends of jiu-jitsu and MMA including, Tito Ortiz and Quintin Rampage Jackson. Waldomiro Perez Jr. joins us to discuss his unique approach to coaching professional fighters and hobbyists, the si…

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"Fear of Failure" - The Takeaway from Michael Currier 17:33

5M ago17:33

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Send us a Text Message. How often do people not take advantage of opportunities because they are afraid? Michael Currier had an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty he grew up in and he was so afraid of failing he joined the army instead. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how fear of failure can limit one's progress and can keep people…

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#184 Michael Currier 1:19:15

5M ago1:19:15

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest was a nationally ranked gymnast but made a major shift in life which ended up putting him on the jiu-jitsu path. Mike Currier joins us to discuss overcoming the fear of failure, trusting your instincts, and how he has changed his entire life for his journey. Here is The RŌL Radio with gymnast, jiu-jitsu black b…

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"Expectations" - The Takeaway from Brian Glick 16:31

5M ago16:31

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Send us a Text Message. Brian Glick has been on the mats for over 25 years. He still believes there is a ton he has to learn and a lot he can accomplish after all his experience and his age. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how, with the right expectations a person can have a very long and fruitful jiu-jitsu journey. www.rolacademy.tv 30% …

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#183 Brian Glick 1:17:00

5M ago1:17:00

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest was never very active in sports and started jiu-jitus a little later than most. Many people would think a person like that might not succeed in a room with some of the biggest names in jiu-jitsu and future legends of MMA. Brian Glick joins us to discuss how a martial art can make a fundamental change in a perso…

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"Destresser" - The Takeaway from Paulo Guillobel 29:53

5M ago29:53

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Send us a Text Message. We asked Paulo Guillobel what he still loves about jiu-jitsu after 35 years on the mats. One of his answers is that jiu-jitsu acts as a destresser. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how jiu-jitus can help with the stress of day-to-day life and how something such as reorganizing our priorities can help lead to a less …

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#182 Paulo Guillobel 1:14:18

5M ago1:14:18

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is a 6th-degree black belt and is one of the most respected instructors and academy owners in southern California. Paulo Guillobel joins us to discuss what he still loves about jiu-jitsu after over 35 years on the mats, his decision to move from Brazil to the United States, how the mats are a great equalizer, a…

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"All the Time for a Long Time" - The Takeaway from Brandon Mccaghren 24:16

5M ago24:16

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Send us a Text Message. What is the secret to getting really good at anything, including jiu-jitsu? Brandon Mccaghren says it is doing it all the time for a long time. On this takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how consistency over long periods is the recipe for success on and off the mats, and why it is so difficult for people to do things all the …

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#181 Brandon Mccaghren 45:46

5M ago45:46

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is an Eddie Bravo black belt and the first person to run a 10th Planet in the Southeastern United States. Brandon Mccaghren joins us to discuss how a New Year's Resolution started his jiu-jitsu career, how showing up all the time for a long time is the recipe for getting good, his unique relationship with Eddie…

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"Gatekeepers" - The Takeaway from Eddie Kone 22:41

6M ago22:41

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Send us a Text Message. Who are the gatekeepers of jiu-jitsu and who gets to decide what is and is not part of the art? After a great conversation with Eddie Kone about new-school and old-school jiu-jitsu, Thomas and Gary discuss who is, and should be the gatekeepers of jiu-jitsu. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over …

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#180 Eddie Kone 1:20:22

6M ago1:20:22

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest has the distinction of being Royler Gracie’s first European black belt and is now a fourth-degree black belt under the Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation. Eddie Kone joins us to discuss why old school is the best school, his appreciation for today’s professional jiu-jitsu athletes, who the gatekeepers of jiu-jitsu are…

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#179 The 2023 Recap 1:24:11

6M ago1:24:11

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Send us a Text Message. What’s up everyone and welcome to The RŌL Radio’s 2023 Recap. 2023 brought us more legends of BJJ including several dirty dozen members, future legends, and several guests that are and will be integral in the evolution of the sport and art we all love so much. So sit back and enjoy clips from Amal Easton, Miko Hytonen, Nick …

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