The ROL Radio - Jiu Jitsu Podcast Thomas Rozdzynski and Gary Pond

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.

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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 RŌL Radio with the owner and lead instructor at Peninsula Self-Defense, retired police officer, and 2nd-degree black belt under Jean Jacques Machado, Eric Acha. 

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Episode Highlights:
4:48 Finding Professor Jay and Jean Jaques
8:12 Find Your Flavor
15:18 Redefining the Martial Arts Bussiness
31:28 I Was The Absolute Worst Student
37:44 Jiu-Jitsu and Law Enforcement
48:00 Starting an Academy as a Purple Belt
58:50 Jean Jaques’ Support
1:05:09 Importance of Lineage
1:08:19 Scott Epstein’s Question
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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.


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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 instructor at 10th Planet West Los Angeles, Scott Epstein.


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Episode Highlights:
4:04 Non-Martial Arts
11:04 I Didn’t Quit I Lost Interest
23:26 What Was So Appealing About Jiu-Jitsu
42:02 I Don’t Hate Everybody
47:57 Student Insecurities
56:00 The Start of 10th Planet
1:07:52 Heather Morgan’s Question
1:15:17 Scott’s Future
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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.

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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 Question
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