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. The RŌL Radio podcast uniquely shines a spotlight on the untold stories within the world of Jiu-Jitsu. Going beyond techniques and competitions, the show delves into the personal narratives and journeys of individuals deeply entrenched in the marti ...
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The Jiu-Jitsu Radio podcast is a celebration of the journey of jiu-jitsu. Tune in as we sit down with not only some of the most talented Jiu-jitsu and mma fighters in the world but with guests that embody all that is the jiu-jitsu lifestyle.
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#220 Jorgen Matsi
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Send us a text This week’s guest joins the podcast to discuss the beginings of BJJ in his homeland of Estonia, the evolution of training in BJJ, the characteristics of a good coach, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with a pioneer in Estonian BJJ, Jorgen Matsi. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your J…
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#219 Dorothy Dao
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Send us a text Today’s guest joins the show to discuss her journey of self-discovery through jiu-jitsu, the distinction between training hard and rolling hard, the importance of community and mentorship, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with an IBJJF NOGI Pan American Champion and an ADCC Thailand Open Champion, Dorothy Dao. www.rolacademy.tv 30% di…
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#218 Natan Levy
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Send us a text Today’s guest joins the show to discuss his journey from a kid in Israel, who loved martial arts to a pro MMA fighter, the impact training in Japan had on his life, the importance of mentorship, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with Ultimate Self-Defense Championship season 2 competitor, and current UFC lightweight fighter, Natan Levy…
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#217 Ben Van Doren
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Send us a text Today’s guest is joins the show to discuss the importance of finding work-life balance in addition to running a BJJ academy full-time, setting clear expectations for students, the importance of building a positive culture and community, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with Lucas Lepri black belt, the Substack creator of Life in Jiu-J…
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#216 Micah Brakefield
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Send us a text Today’s guest joins the show to discuss the life that jiu-jitsu has provided him, the importance of enjoying the now, learning to keep calm in the eye of a storm, how an injury changed the direction of his life, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with 1st degree gi black belt under Don Whitefield and first dergree 10th planet black belt…
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#215 Steve Kwan
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Send us a text Today’s guest is one of the leading BJJ podcasters. He has taken concepts related to his years of working in the corparate world and applied them to Jiu-Jitsu. Steve Kwan joins the podcast to discuss how to reframe your mindset from a negative to a positve, the pitfalls hobbyists face having access to training with pros, why he belie…
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#214 Adele Fornarino
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Send us a text Today’s guest joins us to discuss the impact her success has had on others, her rollercoaster ride as a brown belt, her recent win at ADCC, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with black belt under David Hart at Team Dominance MMA, and IBJJF World Gi and NOGI champion, and 2 x ADCC champion, Adele Fornarino. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discoun…
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#213 Stephan Kesting
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Send us a text Today’s guest join us to discuss how online education has revolutionized learning, how cultural influences impact fighting styles, and his hourglass theory of jiu-jitsu. Here is The RŌL Radio with the operator of Grapplearts.com, host of The Strenuous Life BJJ Podcast, and the author of The Roadmap for BJJ, Stephan Kesting. www.rolac…
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#212 Celeste Cronin
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Send us a text Today’s guest joins us to discuss the mental and physical balance in jiu-jitsu, focusing on making time for one’s self, the responsibility of a jiu-jitsu instructor, the importance of taking competition seriously while still having fun, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with a Masters Nogi World Champion, and instructor at Carlson Grac…
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Send us a text Gile Uni has trained all over the world and has lived in different countries. One thing he has found is that people are people and jiu-jitsu is jiu-jitsu no matter where you are. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how, through jiu-jitsu, we can find that we have more in common with people than we think. www.rolacademy.tv 30% d…
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Send us a text Today’s guest might not be a household name in BJJ, but if you have been practicing for any time, you have probably seen and been influenced by his work. Gile Huni joins us to discuss the rewards of being an instructor, international jiu-jitsu, connecting with students, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with owner and head instructor o…
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Send us a text We all want to win, and when you start jiu-jitsu wins can be few and far between. So is that the reason so many people quit jiu-jitsu? After a great conversation with Brandon Walensky, Thomas and Gary discuss the desire to win and how it affects life on and off the mats. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. …
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#210 Brandon Walensky
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Send us a text Today’s guest joins us to discuss his natural progression to becoming and academy owner, why it is so hard to be dedicated to jiu-jitsu, the hardest part of jiu-jitsu, the split he foresees in the sports future, and more. Here is THe RŌL Radio with 2x brown belt no-gi world champion, Clark Gracie black belt, and owner and head instru…
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Send us a text Does rank really matter in jiu-jitsu? Does it really represent a level of skill? After hearing how Denis Pinto was promoted over the years, Thomas and Gary discuss how people are promoted and what rank represents. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. FREE Access t…
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#209 Denis Pinto
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Send us a text Today’s guest has an incredible competition career and his list of accomplishments is second to none. Denis Pinto joins the show to discuss the toll that career has taken on his body, the unique way he moved through the jiu-jitsu ranks, how he can teach to a black belt and white belt within the same class, and the future of jiu-jitsu…
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#208 Bre Stikk
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Send us a text Today’s guest joins us to discuss her life of service, dealing with major life changes, trauma survival, women who made her career in MMA possible, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with, activist, farmer, former paramedic and wildland firefighter, BJJ instructor, MMA fighter, and black belt under Renato Magno and Richie "Boogeyman" Ma…
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Send us a text There are things in life that you can not say no to. After a great conversation with Arin Ardjamian, Thomas and Gary discuss the things in life that matter so much, that you have no choice but to do them. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. FREE Access to ROL TV …
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#207 Arin Adjamian
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Send us a text Today’s guest dives deep into how he went from an overweight white belt to a multi-time world champion. Arin Adjamian joins us to discuss his journey, how success is not linear, his father and coaches' impact on him, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with, entrepreneur, instructor, multi-time world champion, and Robert Drysdale black b…
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Send us a text Father Figures play a significant role in our lives. Whether it is our actual father or a surrogate, the values and lessons learned, either positive or negative have a massive impact on our lives. In this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of father figures and how they shape us. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLR…
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#206 Zelvis Slootemaker
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Send us a text Today’s guest is a 4th-degree BJJ black belt and a black belt in Luta Livra. Zelvis Slootemaker joins us to discuss how jiu-jitsu still challenges him, how he was raised on the mats and his incredibly intense black belt test. Here is The RŌL Radio with 4th-degree BJJ black, Luta Livra black belt, and Team Alpha Male coach, Zelvis Slo…
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Send us a text Have you found a purpose in life? Joey Alvarado has found his purpose through martial arts. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of finding a purpose in life and the difficulties that often get in the way. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. F…
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#205 Joey Alvarado
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Send us a text Today’s guest made a big impact on jiu-jitsu by incorporating kettlebells into jiu-jitsu training. Joey Alvarado joins us to discuss his journey creating Kettlejitsu, the wild days of early MMA in Mexico, the importance of lineage, finding your purpose, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with 3rd degree bjj black belt, the creator of Ke…
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Send us a text We put pressure on ourselves for a variety of reasons. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss some of those reasons, whether or not they are good or bad, and how to cope with them. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.…
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#204 Alex Barcelona
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Send us a text Today’s guest brings her years of coaching, instructing, academy ownership, and championship experience to discuss various topics. Alex Barcelona is here to share her thoughts on the importance of putting aside your ego, moving on from losses, the true value of competition, and internal pressure. Here is The RŌL Radio with 8-time Wor…
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Robert Drysdale (#30 Re-release)
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Send us a text What’s up everyone and welcome back. This week we are re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from 2021 with the one and only Robert Drysdale. So sit back and see why this is one of our favorites. Then join us next week for a new episode we will surely enjoy. Robert Drysdale has made history in the world of BJJ, winning multiple ti…
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Send us a text Nathan Orchard is a firm believer in nonduality. On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss how everything is connected and how we should appreciate the interconnectedness with everything and everyone around us, both the good and the bad. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu…
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#203 Nathan Orchard
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Send us a text Today’s guest had 10 submission wins in pro-MMA fights before he ever started training BJJ. 10th Planet Seattle’s Nathan Orchard joins us to discuss the 10th Planet Gang, why belts mean nothing and everything simultaneously, his belief in non-duality, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with the founder and head instructor of 10th Planet…
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Send us a text Nate Morrison feels he needs to be in service to others. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of being in service to others, what it takes to be in service, and how it benefits everyone. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://www.invictus-tc.c…
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#202 Nate Morrison
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Send us a text Through his experience, today’s guest has a unique perspective on jiu-jitsu and he shares that perspective with us on a variety of topics. Nate Morrison is here to discuss the small world of jiu-jitsu, where he believes jiu-jitsu is heading, fixed vs growth mindset, the responsibilities of a black belt, and more. Here is The RŌL Radi…
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Send us a text John Combs said that when working with students you need to put marbles in their jar. Meaning, you need to do things to earn their trust and understanding before you can ask things of them or discipline them. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss building trust between students and instructors. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with…
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#201 John Combs
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Send us a text Today’s guest is here to discuss how jiu-jitsu fills things we are missing in our lives, how it teaches us to problem solve under pressure and in real-time, the evolution of the jiu-jitsu athlete, the importance of putting marbles in your student’s jar, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with a former ADCC West Coast Trials 1st place fi…
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Send us a text Through jiu-jitsu you can make connections with people around the globe. After another great conversation with Alberto Crane, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of making connections and the richness that connections with different types of people bring to our lives. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. …
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#200 Alberto Crane
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Send us a text This is our 200th episode and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate it by bringing back our very 1st guest. Alberto Crane joins us to share how he has created such an incredible culture and community throughout his Legacy locations, how TacFit changed his life, what he believes we are all here for, and more. Here is the 200th episode o…
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Send us a text How does being a well-rounded person set you on a path for success? Pauline Bak completely changed careers and even moved to a different continent. That might mean completely starting over, but Pauline already had a skillset that set her up for success even though it seemed unrelated. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the imp…
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#199 Pauline Bak
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Send us a text Today’s guest moved to Canada from Brazil with no job prospects and very little money, but she took her life’s experiences and used them to make herself the success she is today. Pauline Bak joins us to share her story of switching from a life of mechanical engineering in Brazil to becoming a successful BJJ instructor and academy own…
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Send us a text How do you measure success? Gabriel Sousa is by most accounts a highly successful person, but he doesn't measure his success by his wins and losses. Gabriel measures his success by his ability to give back. On this Takeaway, Thomas and guest co-host Edgar discuss how they measure success and their take on being open to criticism and …
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#198 Gabriel Sousa
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Send us a text Today’s guest joins us to discuss, how as a kid, he had to hustle to make money to compete, his move to the US with only a couple hundred dollars and not being able to speak English, how as a black belt he didn’t let getting tapped by a purple belt discourage him, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with Lucas Rocha black belt, BJJ instr…
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Send us a text In jiu-jitsu and martial arts, you will find people with very strong opinions. Why do we hold on to strong opinions, is it ego, is it for control, is it to feel validated? After a great conversation with Eli Knight, Thomas and Gary discuss why people are so opinionated and what may be the root causes. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount w…
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#197 Eli Knight Returns
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Send us a text After four years this week’s guest returns for another fantastic conversation. Eli Knight joins us to discuss why today’s abundance of information about BJJ is like “drinking from a firehose”, what he believes are the most valuable things in jiu-jitsu, why he hopes jiu-jitsu never makes it to the Olympics, and a ton more. Here is the…
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Send us a text As jiu-jitsu continues to move towards sport, focusing on the professional athlete, will jiu-jitsu still be for the masses? Will the self-defense aspect of jiu-jitsu keep the art alive for the hobbyist and the non-athlete over time? www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu jou…
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#196 Jason Rau
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Send us a text Today’s guest has trained with the best of the best and iis here to discuss the things people don’t know about opening a jiu-jitsu academy, priorities in jiu-jitsu training, rule sets, and why even though he trains mostly nogi the importance of training both gi and nogi. Here is a Matt Serra black belt, content creator for BJJ Fanati…
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Send us a text 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. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with…
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#195 Eric Acha
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Send us a text 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…
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Send us a text 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. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your J…
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#194 Scott Epstein
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Send us a text 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 10…
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Send us a text 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. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkou…
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#193 Heather Morgan
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Send us a text 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, …
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Send us a text 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. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journe…
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#192 Jeff Serafin
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text 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. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. http://www.therolradio.com https:…
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