The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast with Gustavo Dantas Gustavo Dantas: Jiu Jitsu Entrepreneur

Jake Watson is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Andre Maracaba, a Junior Golden Gloves Boxing Champion and a 3x Amateur Muay Thai National Champion. He is 26 and He has competed at the highest level of BJJ, being ranked #5 in the -88kgs Division on the FloGrappling Worldwide Black Belt Rankings.
As a broadcaster, Jake has actively worked as a Play-by-Play/Color Commentator, On-Air Host, Ring Announcer and Interviewer for over 40 different shows in the past 3 years.
At one point in the episode, I asked what sparked him to get involved in the field of commentator announcer, and his answer inspired me to title the episode: "Let your irritations inspire you." If you're listening to the audio version, stick around for my final thoughts on the episode, where I explain why I chose the title.
Enjoy!
Gustavo Dantas
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Jake Watson Instagram: @jakewatsonmedia
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Mike Mella is a 49-year-old published author and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt originally from Sweden and now based in Brazil.
Mike shares his journey from discovering BJJ to co-founding BJJKIDS.ORG, a Non-profit organization transforming social projects in Rio's impoverished communities. With a background in psychology and a deep connection to Brazilian culture, Mike brings unique insights into personal growth and the transformative power of BJJ.
Enjoy!
Gustavo Dantas
www.jiujitsutribe.org
www.thebjjmentalcoachpodcast.com
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Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/4wxs83y3
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RESOURCES:
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www.instagram.com/bjjkidsorg

Watus Cooper is the founder of Unfair Advantage Performance (UAP) in Tempe, Arizona. He is a former D1 Track Athlete, a strength and conditioning coach at the University of Arizona, and a blue belt in jiu-jitsu.
At UAP, they specialize in a comprehensive range of services, from the cold plunge and infrared sauna to the restorative power of compression therapy, massage therapy, physical therapy, and corrective exercise. Their mission is to empower individuals to be the healthiest, happiest, most optimized version of themselves. That is why I titled the episode "Optimizing your life".
If you're listening to the audio version, stick around for my final thoughts at the end of the interview.
Enjoy!
Gustavo Dantas
www.jiujitsutribe.org
www.thebjjmentalcoachpodcast.com
Itunes – https://tinyurl.com/y45kymp4
Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/4wxs83y3
Our supporters
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Instagram @unfair.advantage
https://uapaz.com/

Alex Martinez, 51 years old, 1st-degree black belt, host of the podcast The BJJ Foxcast, and owner of Ares East Mesa in Mesa, Arizona. We talked about starting late in jiu-jitsu at 40 years old and transforming his personal and professional life to pursue his passion almost ten years later. 
If you're listening to the audio version, I share my final thoughts on the Interview at the end of the episode, and I titled this episode "Transform your life". 
Enjoy!
Gustavo Dantas
www.jiujitsutribe.org
www.thebjjmentalcoachpodcast.com
Itunes – https://tinyurl.com/y45kymp4
Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/4wxs83y3
Our supporters
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The BJJ Foxcast Podcast
EP 90 - Gustavo Dantas https://youtu.be/F-qfIiUJTWI?si=mD9k4U-raq83cuqh
Ares East Mesa https://areseastmesabjj.com/
Book recommendation:
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and BusinessWorth Defending: How Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life

Meet Ray Freeman, a purple belt in Jiu-jitsu and One Community Jiu-jitsu Club leader in Kansas City, a donation-based program. Instead of standard monthly memberships or contracts, Ray fosters a sense of community by allowing individuals to contribute what they can, making Jiujitsu accessible to those who might otherwise be excluded.
Ray's inspiration to establish the One Community Jiujitsu Club stemmed from a profound realization – beyond aiding in his weight loss journey, Jiujitsu became a transformative outlet that helped him heal from traumas associated with foster care, instilled humility, and provided a platform to connect with a diverse and vibrant group of professionals and individuals.
Ray founded the One Community Jiu-Jitsu Club in 2020. It's made a remarkable impact, serving over 130 families in Kansas City. The club promotes respect, integrity, humility, and resilience, aiming to make Jiu-Jitsu accessible to all backgrounds.
Ray's commitment extends to supporting black-owned businesses and philanthropy. He partners with CSA Farms and tutors young children, enriching lives beyond Jiu-Jitsu.
His vision? Integrating Jiu-Jitsu into schools for wider access. Join Ray and the One Community Jiu-Jitsu Club in transforming Kansas City through Jiu-Jitsu's power.
Gustavo Dantas
www.jiujitsutribe.org
www.thebjjmentalcoachpodcast.com
Itunes – https://tinyurl.com/y45kymp4
Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/4wxs83y3
Our supporters
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Visit One Community JJ Club
https://onecommunitybjj.com/
www.instagram.com/onecommunityjiujitsuclub

Welcome back to another episode of the BJJ Mental Coach podcast. Today, we are excited to welcome back the 4th-degree black belt Jorge Britto.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Jorge transitioned from soccer to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at age 13, deeply immersed in the BJJ world under esteemed mentors at the Gracie Tijuca academy, led by renowned figures such as Vinicius Aieta and Saulo Ribeiro. Taking to heart advice to learn English and teaching techniques to further his BJJ career, Jorge dove into Physical Education studies, event organization, and competitions, even testing his skills in mixed martial arts with twenty-two pro fights. Jorge, the co-founder of the Jiu-Jitsu For Life Team and the Next Gen Tournament in Canada, joins us again to delve deeper into his journey and philosophy in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!
Gustavo Dantas
www.jiujitsutribe.org
www.thebjjmentalcoachpodcast.com
Itunes – https://tinyurl.com/y45kymp4
Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/4wxs83y3
Our supporters
BRAUS Fight & JJ Tribe – https://brausfight.com/?braus=jiujitsutribe
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