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

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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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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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 Question
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