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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 she wants, being a role model, visualizing your goals, and a ton more.
Here is The RŌL Radio with Andre Galvo black belt, online instructor, and multi-time world champion, Heather Morgan.
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Episode Highlights:
5:08 Pursuing the BJJ Life
17:16 The Power to Do Whatever I Want
30:06 Moving to Atos
40:39 Motivating Others
43:08 Visualizing Your Goals
45:58 Is Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone
49:33 Finding Balance
57:14 Jeff Serafin’s QuestionSupport the show
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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.
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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 from their students, and what the future holds for Serafin Jiu-Jitsu.
Here’s The RŌL Radio with 4-time Fight 2 Win Pro Superfight winner, coach, instructor, 3rd-degree black belt under Jack McVicker and Megaton Diaz, and owner of Serafin Jiu-Jitsu, Jeff Serafin.
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https://www.instagram.com/serafinbjj/Episode Highlights:
2:57 It’s All Jeff’s Fault
4:40 Jiu-Jitsu Saturation
8:30 Jiu-Jitsu Sells Itself
12:16 Creating an Environment
26:05 Keeping the Passion
28:11 Jeff’s Job
39:33 Being an Outsider
46:05 The Sloth Community
58:12 Jeff’s First Roll Ever
1:00:31 Rose Miller’s QuestionSupport the show
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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.
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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 with an Andre Galvo brown belt, bjj instructor, nutrition and strength coach, and writer and content creator for some of the biggest organizations in grappling, Rose Miller.
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3:43 The Brown Belt
9:35 Information Age
21:01 Multiple First Days
36:27 Fixed vs Growth Mindsets
47:46 Try Anything Twice
1:01:30 Erika Dawn’s QuestionSupport the show
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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.
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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 profession.
Here is The RŌL Radio with Alberto Crane black belt, instructor, and GM at Legacy Jiu Jitsu Burbank, and content creator Erika Dawn.
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3:02 Sucking Up to the Guest
4:36 Balance
9:07 I was the Crazy 2 Stripe White Belt
13:27 All My Eggs In One Baskett
22:58 Starting Over
31:54 First Day One The Mats
37:02 Growth Is Hard
44:45 Choose Your Hard
56:11 Empathy
59:20 You Can’t Push a Rope
1:03:11 If I Could Do It You Can Do It
1:09:48 Chris Wojcik’s QuestionSupport the show
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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.
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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 the creator of The Grappler’s Diary, content creator at Jiu-Jitsu X and BJJ Fanatics, and 4th place finisher at the West Coast ADCC Trials, Chris Wojcik.
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https://bjjfanatics.com/products/dont-stand-up-by-chris-wojcikEpisode Highlights
3:44 Retrospect
8:46 Chasing Results
19:30 Work Smart Not Hard
23:03 Not All Black Belts Are the Same
30:41 Shout Out to Jeff Serafin
35:14 Don’t Want to Tap
42:09 Unrealistic Expectations
45:02 Knowing vs Doing
50:18 Anything Worth While Takes a Long Time
59:24 Kenny Kim’s QuestionSupport the show
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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.
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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 rollwithkenny.com, and instructor and owner of Kenny Kim Jiu-Jitsu in Marietta Georgia, Kenny Kim.
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3:19 Traditions
8:22 Jiu-Jitsu Culture
14:06 Shout Out to D’Arcy
16:59 The Ego Check
19:54 Why Are You Here
24:26 Determination
28:33 No Plan B
40:04 Walking a Fine Line
48:56 Renato Tavares’ Question -
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.
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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 through hard times.
Here is The RŌL Radio with Pan American Champion, Brazilian National Champion, and Founder of the Renato Tavares Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Association International, Renato Tavares.
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https://www.facebook.com/RTMartialartshqEpisode Highlights:
3:48 Jiu-Jitsu Keeps Me Young
7:23 What Jiu-Jitsu Is Really All About
15:01 Learning Never Stops
27:04 Biggest Changes Over the Years
33:05 Putting It All Together
38:13 Promotions
51:55 Growing Through Jiu-Jitsu
54:09 Andy Wang’s Question
59:09 Black Belt ResponsibilitiesSupport the show
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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.
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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 martial arts, and how he found himself fighting all over the world when he never had that intention.
Here is The RŌL Radio with bjj instructor, educator, The Ultimate Fighter participant, and former MMA fighter for Superbrawl, Pancrase, One FC, and Rebel FC, Andy Wang.
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3:33 Jiu-Jitsu Brought Me to China
5:21 The Gratification of Teaching
9:09 Jiu-Jitsu Explosion
19:05 Training with Legends
27:34 Is Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone
34:51 Andy’s Early Days in MMA
53:52 Setting Goals and Following Through
1:07:31 Waldomiro Perez Jr. QuestionSupport the show
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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 benefits of jiu-jitsu without it being a grind.
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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 similarities and differences between jiu-jitsu and surfing, the lessons he learned from the Gracies, and more.
Here is The RŌL Radio with coach and instructor, CEO of Cia Paulista BJJ, and bjj coral belt, Master Waldomiro Perez Jr.
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https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/waldomiro-perez-jrEpisode Highlights:
3:44 50+ Years On The Mats
9:02 Fighting Is Fun
11:52 Is Jiu-Jitsu Fighting
21:06 Master Helio
41:56 Easier Back In The Day
49:45 Life is Not a Comfort Zone
57:20 Focus On Longevity
1:08:13 Michael Currier’s QuestionSupport the show
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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 from doing the things they truly want to do.
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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 belt under Michael Chapman, and former coach at the famous Camp Woodward, Michael Currier.
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https://www.instagram.com/bjjglobetrotters/Episode Highlights:
2:43 Old Sack of Sh!t
3:24 Life in Germany
6:55 Globetrotting
11:48 Opportunities I Don’t Deserve
18:13 Jiu-Jitsu in Europe
30:08 My Happy Life
39:28 Mike Starts Jiu-Jitsu
46:45 Enjoy the Struggle
52:35 Canceling My Life
1:02:26 Brian Glick’s QuestionSupport the show
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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.
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