Podcasts by The ROL Radio - Jiu Jitsu Podcast
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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#88 Carlos Maia from 2022-03-02T01:00
On this episode, we have Carlos Gracie Junior Black Belt, Carlos Maia. Professor Carlos has been at the forefront of spreading Jiu Jitsu in central Europe and today he shares with us what it was...
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"Rubber Ducking"- The Takeaway from Kristina Barlaan from 2022-02-25T01:00
Do you Rubber Duck?
After a great conversation with Kristina Barlaan, Thomas and Gary discuss Rubber Ducking. Rubber Ducking is the act of saying your problem out loud to an inanimate ...
#87 Kristina Barlaan from 2022-02-23T01:00
Kristina Barlaan didn’t start her martial arts journey until the age of 20. First in Muay Thai, then after a year, she moved to the mats becoming a phenomenal competitor, winning major tournamen...
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"Never Say Always"- The Takeaway from Thomas Lisboa from 2022-02-18T01:00
Do you deal in absolutes? Does saying things like never or always limit what you can learn and keep you stagnate?
After speaking with Thomas Lisboa who tells his students to never say ...
#86 Thomas Lisboa from 2022-02-16T01:00
On this episode Thomas Lisboa discusses being a new father, the early reputation of Jiu Jitsu in Brazil, how Jiu Jitsu can make a person a fighter on and off the mats, how the technical aspect o...
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"Don't Go Home"- The Takeaway from Felicia Oh from 2022-02-11T01:00
You love Jiu Jitsu so don't go home! Felicia Oh would sit in the parking lot of her academy after work for over an hour before classes started. Why? Well, sometimes when we go home, we get ...
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#85 Felicia Oh from 2022-02-08T19:00
Today’s guest Felicia Oh has the distinction of being one of the first women outside of Brazil to receive a black belt, which she received from the legend, Jean Jacques Machado.
Felicia is...
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"Curiosity"- The Takeaway from Kenny Florian from 2022-02-04T01:00
They say curiosity killed the cat, but why? Isn't being curious and asking questions a good thing?
After speaking with Kenny Florian, Thomas and Gary discuss how being curious can ...
#84 Kenny Florian from 2022-02-02T01:00
On this episode, we are excited to have with us someone who is and has been one of the biggest names in martial arts and MMA since the early 2000s. Whether on the mats, in the octagon, or behind...
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"Impact"- The Takeaway from Victor Estima from 2022-01-28T01:00
How do events, either positive or negative impact our lives, and why do the negative events seem so much more impactful?
Victor Estima had a horrible experience at his first Jiu-Jitsu c...
#83 Victor Estima from 2022-01-26T01:00
On this episode, we have another world champion and innovator in the world of Jiu-Jitsu, Victor Estima.
Victor has achieved great heights in the world of Jiu-Jitsu which is a true blessing...
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Authenticity - The Takeaway from Erin Herle from 2022-01-21T01:00
Are you your authentic self? What does being authentic even mean nowadays?
After speaking with Erin Herle, Thomas and Gary discuss what it means to be authentic in life and on the mats....
#82 Erin Herle from 2022-01-19T01:00
On this episode of the R?L Radio, we have an incredible guest. She is an athlete with a fantastic competition career, an instructor, writer, and founder of the nonprofit #SubmitTheStigma which g...
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#81 The 2021 Recap from 2022-01-12T01:00
The first episode of 2022 is here and it is The R?L Radio’s 2021 Recap.
Take a listen as Thomas and Gary look back at the 50 plus episodes of 2021. They discuss the biggest surprises, less...
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"Seek and You Shall Find"- The Takeaway from Braulio Estima from 2021-12-24T01:00
When you have something you wish to obtain do you seek out what is necessary to get it?
After speaking with Braulio Estima, Thomas and Gary discuss how without truly and thoroughly sear...
#80 Braulio Estima from 2021-12-22T01:00
On this, the last episode of 2021 The R?L Radio has another legend in the sport of Jiu Jitsu. Someone who is one of the greatest competitors and coaches in BJJ, and creator of the Estima Lock, B...
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"Let It Go"- The Takeaway from Mauricio Gomes from 2021-12-17T01:00
Holding onto things for too long can often have a negative impact.
What prevents us from letting go, whether on the mats or in life? After speaking with Master Mauricio Gomes, Thomas a...
#79 Mauricio Gomes from 2021-12-15T01:00
This week’s guest, Mauricio Gomez has been on the mats since the age of four. As a teen, he began training with and received his Black Belt from the legendary Rolls Gracie and went on to open th...
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"Tools"- The Takeaway from Betty Broadhurst from 2021-12-10T01:00
Do you make the best use of the tools you have available? Whether physical, mental, educational, or maybe something else, we all have different tools at our disposal.
After speaking wit...
#78 Betty Broadhurst from 2021-12-08T01:00
We have all seen people receive their black belt on the podium after winning gold, but what makes today’s guest's promotion after winning double gold at the IBJJF Worlds unique is that she ...
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"Evolution&Technology"- The Takeaway from Stuart Cooper from 2021-12-03T01:00
Jiu Jitsu has evolved at an incredible pace over the past few years and technology has played a huge part in that evolution. But will that evolution take us further away from Jiu Jitsu's ro...
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#77 Stuart Cooper from 2021-12-01T01:00
On this episode, we have filmmaker, instructor, and BJJ Black Belt Stuart Cooper.
Stuart took a major injury that could have been a huge setback and turned it into a career that has taken...
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"Defeat"- The Takeaway from Flavio Almeida from 2021-11-26T01:00
How do you deal with defeat? How do your expectations play into how you deal with setbacks?
After speaking with Flavio Almeida, Thomas and Gary discuss defeat, the reasons why it can be...
#76 Flavio Almeida from 2021-11-24T01:00
On this episode of The R?L Radio, we have one of the most influential people in BJJ today, Flavio Almeida.
Listen as Flavio discusses his start with Master Carlos Gracie Jr., his incredibl...
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"No Expectations"- The Takeaway from Victor Hugo from 2021-11-19T01:00
World Champion Victor Hugo has no expectations when it comes to competition. Not because he doesn't care, but because he focuses more on the process than the result.
After speakin...
#75 Victor Hugo from 2021-11-17T01:00
In just a few short years, this week’s guest has gone from the next big thing to the top of the BJJ competition scene, most recently winning the IBJJF Heavyweight Grand Prix just this past week(...
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"Stimulation"- The Takeaway from Adem Redzovic from 2021-11-12T01:00
The physical stimulation Jiu Jitsu provides is fairly obvious, but what about the other ways
Jiu Jitsu can stimulate you?
After speaking with Professor Adem Redzovic, Thomas and Ga...
#74 Adem Redzovic from 2021-11-10T01:00
This week’s guest Professor Adem Redzovic is a F2W veteran, has run academies in the U.S and Europe, produced amazing BJJ Instructionals, and taught seminars at some of the most respected academ...
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"Transitions"- The Takeaway from Mike Bidwell from 2021-11-05T01:00
Transitions in life and in Jiu Jitsu can often take very similar paths.
How do you make it from one transition to another?
After talking with BJJAfter 40 creator Mike Bidwell, Thom...
#73 Mike Bidwell from 2021-11-03T01:00
Today’s guest was already a black belt in a more traditional martial art and had his own martial arts school when he stepped onto the Jiu Jitsu mats for the first time. He became so obsessed wit...
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"Empowerment"- The Takeaway from Karen Antunes from 2021-10-29T01:00
Has Jiu Jitsu or any other activity given you a sense of empowerment, making you stronger and more confident?
After speaking with five-time world champion Karen Antunes, Thomas and Gary...
#72 Karen Antunes from 2021-10-27T01:00
Karen Antunes has become one of the greatest fighters in the female lightweight division, winning multiple world championships and defeating some of BJJ’s greats during her career.
On this...
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"The Baseline"- The Takeaway from Xande Ribeiro from 2021-10-22T01:00
Jiu Jitsu can often look flashy with incredibly intricate, fast, and powerful techniques. But is there a baseline from which these techniques flourish that is often unseen but is ultimately more...
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#71 Xande Ribeiro from 2021-10-20T01:00
Xande Ribeiro has the incredible distinction of only having his guard passed in competition four times in a 29 year period!
Listen as Xande shares his philosophy on how his emotional state...
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"The Mind Body Connection"- The Takeaway with Budo Jake McKee from 2021-10-15T01:00
Do you believe the mind and emotional state can have an effect on the physical being, and vise versa?
After speaking with Budo Jake, Thomas and Gary discuss how the mind and body work i...
#70"Budo"Jake McKee from 2021-10-13T01:00
Our guest was on the forefront of bringing BJJ to the masses. By importing martial arts videos, then producing instructional videos, and live streaming BJJ events, Jake McKee is one of the peopl...
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"Humility"- The Takeaway with Goran Reljic from 2021-10-08T01:00
It is often said that the mats are the great equalizer and that if you are on them long enough you will be humbled.
But is that always the case? Is everyone capable of excepting the hum...
#69 Goran Reljic from 2021-10-06T01:00
BJJ, MMA, and even Bare Knuckle Boxing, today’s guest has done it all in combat sports.
Listen as Goran Reljic opens up about his incredible martial arts journey. Today he discusses every...
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"Winning and Losing"- The Takeaway with Danny Savery from 2021-10-01T01:00
How do you deal with winning and losing? Which one has the bigger impact on your life and why?
After speaking with Danny Savery, Thomas and Gary discuss winning and losing and the effec...
#68 Danny Savery from 2021-09-29T01:00
Today’s guest spent 15 years in Law Enforcement before opening his own BJJ academy and now as he puts it, eats, lives, and breaths Jiu Jitsu.
On this episode, Danny Savery discusses despit...
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"Go with the Flow"- The Takeaway with Karel Pravec from 2021-09-24T01:00
Do you Flow Roll or are you the go-hard or go-home type?
After speaking with Karel "The Silver Fox" Pravec, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of incorporating Flow Rollin...
#67 Karel"The Silver Fox"Pravec from 2021-09-22T01:00
On this episode, we have one of Renzo Gracie’s first American students, and a Renzo black belt since 2006, Karel Pravec.
On this episode, Karel discusses his Youtube Live Sessions, trainin...
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"Adjustments"- The Takeaway with Arman Fathi from 2021-09-17T01:00
Do you make the necessary adjustments both physically and mentally to make sure you can continue on your Jiu Jitsu journey?
After speaking with Chiropractor and owner of the brand new ...
#66 Arman Fathi from 2021-09-15T01:00
When today’s guest was first on the show he had just received his black belt. In the year since a lot has changed for Arman Fathi. He has become a licensed chiropractor, and just this month has ...
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Action vs Reaction - The Takeaway with Todd Fox from 2021-09-10T01:00
Do you live life in a state of action or reaction?
After speaking with the author of Protection for and From Humanity, To...
#65 Todd Fox from 2021-09-08T01:00
On this episode, we have an IBJJF U.S. National and Open Champion, Rickson Gracie International Champion, NAGA Advanced Champion, and former MMA Pro with a list of BJJ credentials that goes on a...
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"No Shortcuts"- The Takeaway with Mario Sperry from 2021-09-03T01:00
Can you take shortcuts in Jiu Jitsu or life and still have the same outcome if you hadn't?
After speaking with Mario Sperry who said he approached everything with discipline which ...
#64 Mario Sperry from 2021-09-01T01:00
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"Don't Be a Fish"- The Takeaway with Andre"Dedeco"Almeida from 2021-08-27T01:00
If your game plan isn't working are you like a fish out of water? Don't be a fish!
After speaking with Dedeco, Thomas and Gary discuss how knowing a variety of Jiu Jitsu conce...
#63 Andre"Dedeco"Almeida from 2021-08-25T01:00
On this episode, we have Andre “’Dedeco” Almeida. Professor Dedeco started under the legend Ricardo De La Riva and became not only an incredibly successful competitor but also a fantastic instr...
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"Optimize"- The Takeaway with Brandon Mullins from 2021-08-20T01:00
Do you make the most of the time you are given? Whether you are on the mats two hours a week or two hours every day, do you optimize your training?
After speaking with multi-time world ...
#62 Brandon Mullins from 2021-08-18T01:00
This week’s guest was dragged onto the wrestling mats by his father, and early in his career, he cried after almost every practice. But even as an eighth-grader he had a voice telling him that e...
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"The Business"- The Takeaway with Ricardo Liborio from 2021-08-13T01:00
All it takes to run a Jiu Jitsu academy is a place for some mats and a few students, right?
After speaking with the co-founder of Brazilian Top Team and American Top Team Ricardo Libori...
#61 Ricardo Liborio from 2021-08-10T13:00
Today’s guest is one of the most influential people in the world of Jiu Jitsu and MMA. First as one of Carlson Gracie’s best competitors then as co-founder of not one but two of the most succes...
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"Bad Habits"- The Takeaway with Carlos"Caique"Elias from 2021-08-06T01:00
It has been said you don't break a bad habit you replace it with a good one.
After speaking with Master Carlos 'Caique" Elias, Thomas and Gary discuss Jiu Jitsu's a...
#60 Carlos"Caique"Elias from 2021-08-04T01:00
Master Carlos “Caique” Elias is one of only eight men outside of the Gracie family to be awarded their black belt by Grand Master Helio Gracie along with Master Rickson Gracie, and was personall...
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"Confidence"- The Takeaway with Murilo Bustamante from 2021-07-30T01:00
What makes a person confident? Is it something you are born with or is it a learned behavior?
Nature vs Nurture?
After speaking with MMA and BJJ legend Murilo Bustamante about how h...
#59 Murilo Bustamante from 2021-07-28T01:00
This week’s guest is a legend in both BJJ and MMA. He fought in the first BJJ vs Lute Livra challenge, went on to win the UFC Middleweight title, fought in Pride FC, and co-founded one of the gr...
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"Introspection"- The Takeaway with Fabio Gurgel from 2021-07-23T01:00
Can you look inward and examine yourself critically and honestly?
Fabio Gurgel the legendary competitor, instructor, and co-founder of Alliance Jiu Jitsu shared with us the quote, "...
#58 Fabio"The General"Gurgel from 2021-07-21T01:00
Today’s guest is another legend in the world of Jiu Jitsu and co-founder of one of the most important and winningest Jiu Jitsu academies in the world.
Fabio Gurgel started Jiu Jitsu at age...
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"Stay Connected"- The Takeaway with Roberto"Gordo"Correa from 2021-07-16T01:00
Injuries are unfortunately a part of Jiu Jitsu. But what is the most important thing to do if you are injured?
After speaking with The King of the Half Guard, Roberto Correa, Thomas and...
#57 Roberto"Gordo"Correa from 2021-07-14T01:00
This week’s guest can be considered one of the biggest innovators in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. After a severe knee injury, Roberto “Gordo” Correa changed forever the Half Guard position. Previously t...
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"Why Are We Here?"- The Takeaway with Gerry"Kid Peligro"Costa from 2021-07-09T01:00
Why were you put on this earth? What is your purpose?
After a great conversation with Gerry "Kid Peligro" Costa, Thomas and Gary discuss Kid's belief that he was put on e...
#56 Gerry"Kid Peligro"Costa from 2021-07-07T01:00
Today’s guest is a prolific writer, surfer, and 5th Degree Black Belt Professor under Royler Gracie, Kid Peligro.
Listen as he tells wonderful stories of growing up with the Gracie family,...
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"Opportunity"- The Takeaway with Cole Miller from 2021-07-02T01:00
Do we create our own opportunities, or is an opportunity something that just happens?
After speaking with Cole Miller and how he took advantage of the opportunities that led to a succes...
#55 Cole Miller from 2021-06-30T01:00
One thing that can be said about today’s guest is that he is driven. He was driven to become a fighter, made his way to one of the most respected teams in MMA, and then had a standout career in ...
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"Hustle"- The Takeaway with Rorion Gracie from 2021-06-25T01:00
Rorion Gracie was always hustling, making sure he was turning his dreams into reality.
After speaking with Rorion about his amazing journey, Thomas and Gary discuss what it takes to be...
#54 Rorion Gracie from 2021-06-23T01:00
Today’s guest has arguably done more for the world of Jiu Jitsu than almost any other person. Firstly by spreading his knowledge of the art here in the Untied States, and then by creating the b...
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"70/30"- The Takeaway with Helio"Soneca"Moreira from 2021-06-18T01:00
Helio Soneca said life is like Jiu Jitsu because you always spend 70% on the bottom, but he also said you have the ability to reverse the situation and spend a glorious 30% of the time on top.
#53 Helio"Soneca"Moreira from 2021-06-16T01:00
Helio Soneca Moreira has had an incredible Jiu Jitsu career, including being the first Featherweight World Champion, one of the first black belts out of Gracie Barra, and so much more.
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"Limitations"- The Takeaway with Andre Terencio from 2021-06-11T01:00
Do you let your limitations keep you from getting the most out of life?
After hearing how Andre Terenci overcame a huge physical setback and even used it as motivation to achieve greate...
#52 Andre Terencio from 2021-06-09T01:00
Today’s guest has been turning negatives into positives his entire life. Whether it was overcoming financial hardships, bullying, or an illness that threatened his ability to even walk much less...
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"Stick with It"- The Takeaway with Dean Lister from 2021-06-04T01:00
Have you ever tried something new only to be deterred by others or by the difficulties the new endeavor brought with it?
After listening to Dean Lister talk about how his approach to Ji...
#51 Dean Lister from 2021-06-02T01:00
This week’s guest has done it all in the world of Jiu Jitsu, MMA. He is a leg lock innovator, multi-time ADCC World Champion, TUF season 7 coach, and has fought in the world's biggest Jiu J...
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"Pursuit"- The Takeaway with Ryan Ford from 2021-05-28T01:00
Do you have what it takes to pursue your dreams? Can you push through the hard times, the ups and downs to make the things you are passionate about come to fruition?
After speaking wit...
#50 Ryan Ford from 2021-05-26T01:00
This week’s guest is a pioneer in the world of podcasting. Having a lifelong passion for martial arts he turned that passion into one of the biggest podcasts about BJJ, MMA, and grappling. After...
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"Communication"- The Takeaway with Octavio Couto from 2021-05-21T01:00
Are you a good communicator? How does communication relate to Jiu Jitsu?
After speaking with 6th-degree black belt Octavio Couto, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of being a good ...
#49 Octavio"Ratinho"Couto from 2021-05-19T01:00
This week’s guest will make you rethink what you know about Jiu-Jitsu. With over 30 years of experience, he is one of the most sought-after instructors in the world.
He has trained at, and...
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"Way of Life"- The Takeaway with Leonardo Xavier from 2021-05-14T01:00
It has often been said that Jiu-Jitsu is more than a sport it is a way of life.
After speaking with 5th-degree black belt Leonardo Xavier, Thomas and Gary discuss what it means to take...
#48 Leonardo Xavier from 2021-05-12T01:00
Leonardo Xavier was fortunate enough, as he put it to be in the right place at the right time. He was blessed with the opportunity to have been Royler and Rolker Gracie’s assistant and also a di...
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"Pay it Back"- The Takeaway with Hannette Staack from 2021-05-07T01:00
Do you take all your experiences, both positive and negative, and use what you learned to pay back to the people around you?
After speaking with Hannette Staack about her nonprofit Braz...
#47 Hannette Staack from 2021-05-05T01:00
When today’s guest began her Jiu Jitsu career at the age of 18 she wasn’t just one of the few females at her gym, she was the only one.
Hannette Staack started training in Brazil over 2...
"Discipline vs Motivation"- The Takeaway with Edwin"Junny"Ocasio from 2021-04-30T01:00
We often find things that motivate us to take action, but do you have the discipline to follow through?
After speaking with Junny Ocasio, Thomas and Gary discuss the differences between...
#46 Edwin"Junny"Ocasio from 2021-04-28T01:00
This week’s guest made a name for himself in the grappling world by winning a 250 man qualifying tournament for Kasai’s Elite Grappling Championship. A purple belt at the time, he defied the odd...
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"Mastery"- The Takeaway with Dominyka Obelenyte from 2021-04-23T01:00
What does it mean to master something and what does it take to get there?
After speaking with the 4 time Black Belt World Champion, Thomas and Gary discuss what it means to be a master ...
#45 Dominyka Obelenyte from 2021-04-21T01:00
At the age of 6 today’s guest moved from Lithuania to the US. To build her confidence, her father enrolled her in Japanese style Jiu Jitsu, TKD, and eventually the sport she fell in love with, B...
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"Raw"- The Takeaway with Nick Rahn from 2021-04-16T01:00
Are you open and raw about your feelings and emotions? Do you put yourself in a vulnerable state?
After speaking with Nick Rahn of Warriors Next Adventure, Thomas and Gary discuss how b...
#44 Nick Rahn from 2021-04-14T01:00
As a twenty-year-old member of the Air Force, today’s guest, was a lead gunner, searching for roadside bombs and IEDs and was responsible for an entire convoy of fellow Air Force Security membe...
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"Risk"- The Takeaway with Vinicius Draculino Magalhaes from 2021-04-09T01:00
Are you a risk-taker? Do you calculate the risk vs. reward and step outside your comfort zone?
After hearing how Draculino stepped away from a new career as a lawyer to pursue one in Ji...
#43 Vinicius Draculino Magalhaes from 2021-04-07T01:00
Vinicius Draculino Magalhaes has been part of the Jiu Jitsu community for so long that he demonstrated the point system for the fans at the first Pan Ams in the United States.
On this epis...
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"Why and How"- The Takeaway with Henry Akins from 2021-04-02T01:00
Do you know why you move certain ways while executing techniques?
After speaking with Henry Akins, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of understanding the purposeful movements withi...
#42 Henry Akins from 2021-03-31T01:00
You can’t build anything without a strong foundation and a deep understanding of the fundamentals. On this episode of ROL Radio Henry Akins shares his knowledge, developed over twenty-five years...
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"Performance"- The Takeaway with Emily Kwok from 2021-03-26T01:00
What does it take for a person to perform at their personal best?
After their conversation with Emily Kwok, Thomas and Gary discuss what it takes to see the big picture, so you can perf...
#41 Emily Kwok from 2021-03-24T01:00
Emily Kwok fell into Jiu Jitsu and even though she never excelled at organized sports growing up, she became a high-level competitor. But after several years of winning, and even as a world cham...
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"Leadership"- The Takeaway with Shawn Williams from 2021-03-19T01:00
What do you think it takes to be a leader? What are the skills necessary to lead others?
After speaking with Renzo Gracie Black Belt, Shawn Williams, Thomas, and Gary discuss what they ...
#40 Shawn Williams from 2021-03-17T01:00
When Shawn Williams wanted to train Jiu Jitsu he sought out the best of the best and trained with some of the greatest Jiu Jitsu practitioners on the East Coast. Along the way, Shawn became one...
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"Making the Best of It"- The Takeaway with Pedro Valente from 2021-03-12T01:00
How do you respond to the struggles and obstacles of life?
After speaking with Professor Pedro Valente, Thomas and Gary discuss how just like in Jiu Jitsu, being able to adapt and how y...
#39 Pedro Valente from 2021-03-10T01:00
Along with his brothers, Pedro Valente has achieved enormous success in the BJJ community. While running their amazing Miami academy, training members of the United States Military, as well as ...
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"Be Your Own Hero"- The Takeaway with Melissa Haueter from 2021-03-05T01:00
Do you take responsibility for your training? Do you put your success and setbacks on yourself, based on your own decisions and reactions?
After speaking with Combat Base Club's Me...
#38 Melissa Haueter from 2021-03-03T01:00
Growing up Melisa Haueter had a rebel spirit and what she describes as anger management issues. It wasn’t until she was a young adult that she found a positive outlet for that rebelliousness and...
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"Investment"- The Takeaway with Gustavo Gasperin from 2021-02-26T01:00
Do you invest in your Jiu Jitsu education? Do you take advantage of all the opportunities available to you? Do you invest the time and effort needed to make the most out of your time on and off ...
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#37 Gustavo Gasperin from 2021-02-24T01:00
Gustavo Gasperin has carved out a very unique nitch in the world of BJJ. Unlike many practitioners at his level, Gustavo doesn’t own his own academy. Instead, he teaches almost exclusively priva...
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"Confidence"- The Takeaway with Gustavo Dantas from 2021-02-19T01:00
How confident are you in making those big decisions in life?
After speaking with the creator of The BJJ Mental Coach, Thomas and Gary discuss how being confident can change your life on...
#36 Gustavo Dantas from 2021-02-17T01:00
Like many competitors Gustavo Dantas’s early jiu jitsu journey was a rough one, Losing more than he won, often to people he believed he should have been beating.
So what did it take for G...
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"Family"- The Takeaway with Rolles Gracie from 2021-02-12T01:00
Do you have the family support needed to achieve success in life? Maybe it is you that needs to pick up the torch and lead the way for your family?
After speaking with Rolles Gracie abo...
#35 Rolles Gracie from 2021-02-10T01:00
On this episode of R?L Radio we have a member of the first family of BJJ, Rolles Gracie.
Practically born on the matts ,when asked of his first recollection of Jiu Jitsu Rolles responded,...
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"The Grind"- The Takeaway with Michael Trasso from 2021-02-05T01:00
Can you handle "The Grind"?
After speaking with wrestling standout and high level BJJ competitor Michael Trasso, Thomas and Gary discuss the grind wrestlers put themselves t...
#34 Michael Trasso from 2021-02-03T01:00
On this episode of R?L Radio we have former child grappling prodigy, Rhode Island College wrestling standout, and BJJ Black Belt under Regis Lebre, Michael Trasso.
Listen as Michael share...
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"Learning"- The Takeaway with Rafael Costa from 2021-01-29T01:00
Are you continuously learning? Do you think you learn effectively?
After speaking with Rafael Costa and discussing how even at his high level, he feels there is so much more to learn. ...
#33 Rafael Costa from 2021-01-27T01:00
Rafael “The Triangle” Costa began training BJJ at the age of 11 in Rio and is now an instructor at one of the largest BJJ academies in the world.
Whether teaching private lessons or a cl...
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"Evolution"- The Takeaway with Chris Haueter from 2021-01-22T01:00
Are you evolving? Have you ever had enough and just wanted to quit? On today's Takeaway Thomas and Gary talk about how Sensei Shinjiro Sasaki persevered over enormous obstacles.
After speaking with Chris Haueter, Thomas and Gary discuss the evolution of BJJ and how the individual needs to continuously evolve within the art.
from 2020-09-18T01:00
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#16 Shinjiro Sasaki from 2020-09-16T01:00
Welcome back to R?L Radio. On this episode we are lucky to have with us 5th Dan Judo Sensei Shinjiro Sasaki.
Sensei Shinjiro’s journey is one filled with happy accidents, coincidences, an...
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"Building Bridges"- The Takeaway with Arman Fathi from 2020-09-11T01:00
Training at two different Jiu Jitsu Academies simultaneously can be difficult but it can be done. On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss how Arman Fathi did just that through honesty and open ...
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#15 Arman Fathi from 2020-09-09T01:00
Have you ever wanted to train two completely different styles of Jiu Jitsu at two very different academies? On this episode of ROL Radio we may have an answer for you.
Newly promoted Blac...
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"Passion"- The Takeaway with Mauricio"Tinguinha"Mariano from 2020-09-04T01:00
Have you found your passion in life? Are you pursuing it as hard as you can be? After speaking with Mauricio "Tinguinha" Mariano the biggest takeaway Thomas and Gary had was how passio...
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#14 Mauricio"Tinguinha"Mariano from 2020-09-02T01:00
On this episode of R?L Radio we have a true original and master of the Spider Guard Mauricio “Tinguinha” Mariano.
Listen as he walks us through what it was like being part of the earliest ...
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"Concepts"- The Takeaway with Eli Knight from 2020-08-28T01:00
In life or even Jiu Jitsu do you think conceptually? Do you look at the big picture? After speaking with Eli Knight the major thing Thomas and Gary took away from the episode was how important i...
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#13 Eli Knight from 2020-08-26T01:00
Welcome back to R?L Radio. On this episode, we are fortunate enough to have the Senior Supervising Instructor at Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy and 2nd Degree Black Belt under Royce Gracie, E...
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"Goals"- The Takeaway with Jim McGovern from 2020-08-21T01:00
What does it take to reach your goals? After speaking with Judo Jim McGovern about the goals he set for himself after some devastating injuries, Thomas and Gary discuss what they think it takes ...
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#12 Jim McGovern from 2020-08-19T01:00
On this episode of R?L Radio we have 4th Yodan and USA Judo Coach Jim McGovern.
Whether in the US Army, spending over two decades on the Chicago police force, or now working as a safety co...
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"Commitment"- Takeaway with Felicia Spencer from 2020-08-14T01:00
What does it take to make it to the top?
After speaking with Felicia Spencer, Thomas and Gary believe it is total commitment. But how can that translate to the average person's life?
#11 Felicia Spencer from 2020-08-12T01:00
Welcome back to ROL Radio. Today we have former Invicta Champion and current UCF Featherweight contender Felicia Spencer.
Felicia started her martial arts journey as a small child with he...
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"Positive Attitude"- Takeaway with Fiona Watson from 2020-08-07T01:00
After speaking with Fiona Watson, Thomas and Gary think her positive attitude is the biggest takeaway from episode 10.
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#10 Fiona Watson from 2020-08-05T01:00
Welcome to Rol Radio. Today we have 2nd degree black belt and owner of East Rutherford New Jersey’s Notorious Mixed Martial Arts, Fiona Watson.
Fiona has been training many forms of marti...
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#9 Josh Shilney from 2020-07-29T01:00
Welcome back to ROL Radio. Today we have a newly promoted black belt under Jungle MMA’s Mike Lee and Thiago Domingues, Josh Shilney.
Josh grew up on the southside of Chicago and had a lot ...
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#8 Rudy Jimenez from 2020-07-22T01:00
Welcome to another episode of ROL Radio. Today we have 2nd degree black belt under Carlson Gracie Jr., Rudy Jimenez.
Rudy began his martial arts training in the early 1990’s. In 1996 he be...
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#7 Clark Gracie from 2020-07-15T01:00
Welcome to another episode of ROL Radio. Today’s guest, along with numerous other achievements is an IBJJF Pans Champion, and an IBJJF World NoGI Champion, as well as a UAEJJF US National Pro an...
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#6 Nathan Mendelsohn from 2020-07-08T01:00
Welcome to a new episode of ROL Radio. On this episode we have 2nd degree black belt under Claudio Franca, Nathan Mendelsohn.
Nathan is a Copa Podio Champion, AJP Tour Tokyo Grand Slam Cha...
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#5 Jen Zanotti from 2020-07-01T01:00
Welcome to another episode of ROL Radio. This week we have bjj brown belt under Ilya Bodnya and Jeff Serifin, Jen Zanotti. Whether running her businesses, hosting a podcast, personal training, ...
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#4 Rudy Tapalla from 2020-06-24T03:00
On episode 4 of ROL Radio. Thomas and Gary have an amazing and fun conversation with Rudy Tapalla.
After the Marine Core Rudy became a personal trainer and then went on to build a massive...
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#3 Jeff Curran from 2020-06-17T05:00
On Episode 3 of The RÕL RADIO Thomas and Gary are joined by former WEC and UFC contender, the "Big Frog" Jeff Curran. Listen as Jeff looks back on his amazing MMA career both inside an...
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#2 Alberto Crane from 2020-06-10T09:00
On Episode 2 of The RÕL RADIO, Thomas and Gary get personal with the amazing Alberto Crane. Listen as Alberto describes everything from his current lockdown situation at Legacy BJJ Burbank, his ...
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#1 The Beginning from 2020-05-31T15:00
Welcome to Episode 1 of The R?L RADIO, The Beginning. In this condensed first episode Thomas and Gary dive into what Jiu Jitsu means to them, how it has affected their lives, the lives of those ...
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#1 The Beginning from 2020-05-31T15:00
Welcome to Episode 1 of The RŌL RADIO, The Beginning. In this condensed first episode Thomas and Gary dive into what Jiu Jitsu means to them, how it has affected their lives, the lives of those ...
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