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Welcome to the Gracie Jiu Jitsu Rocks! podcast, a podcast dedicated to Gracie Jiu Jitsu and all things Gracie, including self defense, competition, anti bullying, women's self defense and empowerment, nutrition, and most especially the people involved in GJJ..........This podcast is for the average Joe; it's for anyone who practices, trains, teaches, or just loves to talk about or hear about Gracie Jiu Jitsu. We'll explore the lives of Gracie JJ practitioners, how they got involved with the ...
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Intothefire.org.uk is a fight blog and podcast that focuses on discovering the training details of elite combat athletes and making them available to the public. Hopefully it will allow the rest of us to be better informed in how we approach our own fitness programs. = more fun and less wasted time.
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“The Hustle Sold Separately” is a weekly podcast by Matt Gottesman and dedicated to you, the emerging creative entrepreneurial class, new-economy doers and global non-conformists. We motivate and inspire by documenting the hustle – actionable advice and interviews from global creators and peers who are embracing the journey, building their brands, growing their companies and disrupting industry, as well as relevant content that matters during your own personal and professional journey. We’re ...
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Justin Faiferlick, owner of Faiferlick Martial arts and Gracie Ft Dodge in Ft Dodge, IA, is a 7th degree black belt martial artist and a Gracie Jiu Jitsu blue belt. He is a career Air Force veteran, a husband, father, and grandfather. Justin is currently battling stage 4 malignant melanoma cancer. In this episode Justin discusses his military caree…
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Professor Brian Glick is BJJ black belt under John Danaher and Renzo gracie. He is a world renowned instructor and coach, and John Dananher’s longest running student. In this interview he discusses the culture shock of Moving to NYC at 17, his introduction to Gracie Jiu Jitsu, his introduction to John Danaher at Renzo’s academy, what the the enviro…
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Thomas Rozdzynski is a 3rd degree black belt, owner of the ROL academy of Jiu Jitsu, Co-Owner of the ROL Radio podcast, and creator of ROL TV. In this interview Thomas talks about the challenges of immigrating to the US as a teenager and how it developed his resiliency, the importance of doing hard things, the evolution of “fluffy Thomas”, training…
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Want to build on your own value? In this episode, Matt sits down with Katie Levine (Founder of Katie Levine Photography) and they go all in why talent needs to be backed with hard work, not relying on raw talent but perfecting it through work, respect and showing your value, knowing when to make a career shift, managing your soul while building you…
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Nick Koumalatsos is a world renowned men’s coach and mentor. He’s a husband, father, veteran advocate, former marine raider, and reconnaissance marine, founder of the Raider Project, Philanthropist, YouTuber, host of the Always Forward podcast. He’s the founder of the Agoge program, the Modern Day Knight, the Squire program, and more. In this episo…
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Master Carlos Machado is back on the show to discuss all things he’s been up to lately, his recent 60th birthday, staying balanced as he ages (including carnivore diet, red light therapy, blue blockers, mindset, etc), staying present in the moment, what it was like back in the day in Brazil training with his cousins and brothers, what Rolls, Rickso…
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Want to reclaim clarity & wholeness in a scattered world? In this episode, Matt sits down with Ellie Tsai & Britley Williams (Coaches, Consultants, Breathwork Practitioners) and they go all in why and how we end up with “chaos” and confusion in our lives, why we need the right kind of structure in our lives, the polarity in all of us, the masculine…
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Want to develop self-trust that crystalizes into self-confidence? In this episode, Matt sits down with Kara Payton (Published Author, Speaker & Nervous System & Subconscious Reprogramming Expert) and they go all in why trusting ourselves is a process, why we sometimes don’t trust ourselves, developing ourselves from our truest most authentic form, …
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“Imagine not needing over the counter meds to get through training sessions.“ ~Kevin Lucas Kevin Lucas, Co-owner of New Hope Regeneration, discusses what stem cells are and what they do, the five things that have changed the course of human history, how allopathic medicine has missed the boat in the US, using Jiu Jitsu analogies to understand stem …
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“Helio Gracie was a general. He was a father, and instructor. He was the most amazing man I met in my life. He was the toughest man I ever met” Master Pedro Sauer returns to discuss The Sauer Protection Institute, His 2 new non profits (teaching kids Jiu Jitsu, and computer skills, and preserving the rivers/jungles), how simple things make a big di…
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“I’m not afraid of getting punched in the face. That’s my love language” Dan Joseph, Dan Zia Joseph is a BJJ practitioner, Army veteran, and author of Backpack to Rucksack: Insight into Leadership and Resilience by Military experts. In this interview he discusses How his buddy got him into BJJ, his navy seal friends influence on him, joining the Ar…
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An “Active attempt to be humbly aware of how limited my knowledge is” lets me be a student in the truest sense. ~Chris Haueter Chris Haueter is a 6th degree Black belt, member of the dirty dozen and founder of Combat Base. He is an insightful and skilled teacher as well as a gifted artist. In this interview he discusses Reassessing your game as you…
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Want to manage your time better, deal with the unknown easier and learn how to build something from scratch with no investors? In this episode, Matt sits down with Jackie Parks & Ariel Schwartz (Co-Founders, The Workshop Pilates) and they go all in on building their business from the ground up focusing on the people, building community, understandi…
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We had the absolute pleasure to talk about martial arts, mindset and lifestyle with Ryron Gracie. We hope you enjoy! Ryron Gracie, the eldest grandson of Grand Master Helio Gracie, grew up in a family deeply rooted in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Under the guidance of his father, Rorion Gracie, and his uncles, Ryron witnessed the effectiveness of the art firs…
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“In combat simplicity succeeds and complexity kills.” Lt Col. Jason Mills Jason Mills is a Pedro Sauer Brown belt and a Certified Gracie University instructor. He recently finished his military career and will be the new manager of Gracie Sacramento (a new CTC) in the Sacramento area of CA. In this interview he discusses his military career, how he…
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Want to be more committed and consistent? In this episode, Matt sits down with James Silvas (International Mindset Specialist & Peak Performance Coach, Podcast Host) and they go all in on understanding your values to which you are committed, deepening your relationship with yourself and how you communicate to the world especially your loved ones, c…
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We recently came across the philosophy Wabi Sabi. Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese aesthetic philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity. It embraces the natural cycle of growth, decay, and aging, appreciating the unique characteristics and flaws that make an object or a moment in time truly special. Wabi-Sabi values the authe…
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Want to be in control of your emotions? In this episode, Matt sits down with Ryron Gracie (Head Instructor & Co-Creator of Gracie University Jiu-Jitsu Academy) and they go all in on understanding and controlling your emotions, learning to protect yourself physically and energetically through the power of Jiu-Jitsu, understanding others’ emotions, m…
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In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, starting a business or embarking on a new venture requires more than just a great idea or a solid product. To truly succeed and make a meaningful impact, it is essential to start with service and focus on providing value for people. This customer-centric approach emphasizes understanding individuals' …
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So what is wisdom? What makes words wise? And why is wisdom so valuable? Working with so many incredible martial artists over the years made us realize how every single person with life experience has wisdom... it's just up to you to extract it! Whether it's from our elders, our teachers, or simply those that have gone before and lived to tell the …
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Life is a thrilling adventure that unfolds like a captivating video game, except there's one crucial difference: you have only one life to live. Each day presents a new opportunity to navigate through uncharted territories, face formidable challenges, and unlock the mysteries of existence. Just like in a game, you start at a certain level and progr…
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Dr. Peter Warshawski, Lifelong martial artist, Periodontal dental surgeon, fitness enthusiast, and recent author, discusses his new book: Blows, and why he wrote it, overcoming all the childhood negative programming and discovering his power, Becoming a periodontal dental surgeon, what to look for in a great dentist, the importance of dental hygien…
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Want to have a deeper relationship with your self-worth and standing more in your value? In this episode, Matt sits down with Branden Collinsworth (Speaker, Creator, Coach, Human) and they go all in on the path to loving yourself and what that really looks like, why we deal with worthiness issues, how our discipline equals freedom, lover versus fea…
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As a mature and discerning adult, there are certain topics that are best avoided when in the company of those you care about, and one of those topics is politics, which can cause unnecessary conflict and division whether in the workplace, on the playing field, or even within the confines of a martial arts dojo. In this week's podcast, we delve into…
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Todd Fox, Security & Expert and 3rd BJJ Black Belt, is a former Marine, law enforcement officer, BJJ black belt, and Author. After his military service, he began his career in EP (Executive Protection) and has spent the past two decades providing executive protection and safety services to high level clients including some of the most recognizable …
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We have some exciting news! We are going to be attending the ProMac conference in Sacramento. We first met Dave Kovar and Brian Nay way back in 2018 at the Martial Arts Supershow. We got to train in one of their seminars and had an absolute blast! In this episode, we dig into some of the challenges of running a school and pick their brains on what …
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Sean Patrick Flanery, world renowned actor and 4th Degree BJJ black belt, discusses new movie Nefarious and all that went into doing it, his gratitude for his long movie career, training at Rafael Lavato Jr’s academy while filming the new movie, practicing Martial Arts since age 9, his deep obsession for Jiu Jitsu and why it will be the biggest par…
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Want to be more rooted in your own worth instead of seeking approval from others? In this episode, Matt sits down with Mark Groves (Speaker, Writer, Motivator, Creator & Collaborator) and they go all in on sourcing your worth from within instead of society, reinventing yourself throughout your journey as you evolve, being more than one thing in lif…
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This podcast is about the charity event we are holding on April 14th, 2023 in Calgary AB, Canada with Sifu Singh called Master Your Center. DO YOU WISH YOU COULD DO MORE? Do you feel like you do not have enough energy and time to be able to perform at work and be present at home? Are you tired of living in a constant state of overwhelm, exhaustion,…
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We have some very exciting news! Budo Brothers started off as a side hustle, but with a lot of hard work and passion, we have managed to turn it into a full-time business. We are now free men, but with that comes a lot more work and responsibility. Join us on this week's podcast where we talk about freedom.…
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In this episode, we have a very special guest, Khnum Muata Ibomu, better known by his stage name Stic from the hip-hop group 'Dead Prez.' Even though Stic is a musical talent, what resonated with us most is the new book he just released called '5 Principles.' In this podcast, we discuss the book and talk about how these principles have turned Stic …
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In this episode, we delve into the topic of procrastination, exploring its causes and effects, and discussing strategies to overcome it. We'll also explore the negative consequences of procrastination, from missed deadlines and poor performance to increased stress and anxiety. But it's not all doom and gloom – we'll also discuss practical tips and …
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Wanna know how to deal with burnout and pivot in new directions? In this episode, Matt sits down with Whitney Eckis (Serial Entrepreneur & CEO of Eckis Marketing) and they go all in on balancing multiple businesses without burning out, pivoting in new directions as you learn new things along the way, dealing with hustle culture, having a relationsh…
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In this podcast episode, we delve into the topic of what makes a good martial arts instructor. With the plethora of martial arts schools and styles available today, it can be difficult to determine what separates a mediocre instructor from a truly exceptional one. We talk about our experiences on the mats and the teaching styles we enjoyed.…
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In today's episode, we are thrilled to have Jay Martin, President & CEO of Cambridge House International Inc. and host of the Jay Martin Show, to share his insights on how to protect yourself financially, or at least begin building your defense. Throughout the conversation, Jay draws parallels between financial self-defense and martial arts, highli…
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In this episode of the podcast, we delve into the sensitive topic of bullying and explore how martial arts can play a role in preventing and addressing it. Bullying is a persistent problem that affects millions of people around the world, leaving deep emotional scars and sometimes even leading to tragedy. But there's hope, and that's where martial …
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