Send us a Text Message.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 Kettlejitsu, and instructor at Legacy Los Angeles, Joey the SoCal Sense Alvarado.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout...

Send us a Text Message.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.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.liberd...

Send us a Text Message.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 World medalist, 2-time NoGi world champion, personal trainer, nutritionist, and owner/instructor at Liberdadgee Jiu-Jitsu, Alex Barcelona.http:/...

Send us a Text Message.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 titles including the ADCC World Championship and the IBJJF Championship, but now he is dedicating himself to exploring and telling the history...

Send us a Text Message.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 journey.FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolra...

Send us a Text Message.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 Jiu-Jitsu Seattle, 3rd degree black belt, and the innovator of the Dead Orchard, Nathan Orchard.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO...

Send us a Text Message.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.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.invictus-tc.com/https://www.invictus-tc.com/team-member/nate-morrisonhttps://www.instagram.com/natemorrisonbjj/https://www.instagram.com/invictustrainingcen...

Send us a Text Message.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 Radio with the head instructor at Invictus Training Center in Beverly Massachusetts, content creator at BJJ Fanatics, and Travis Stevens black be...

Send us a Text Message.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 ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps:...

Send us a Text Message.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 finisher, and IBJJF Pans Champion, John Combs.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jit...

Send us a Text Message.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. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolrad...

Send us a Text Message.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 of The RŌL Radio with our very special guest, and friend, Alberto Crane.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 10...

Send us a Text Message.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 importance of being well-rounded.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http...

Send us a Text Message.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 owner in Canada.Here is The RŌL Radio with 1st degree black belt and co-owner and instructor at Lapel Arts in Vancouver Briitish Columbia, Paul...

Send us a Text Message.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 advice. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.com...

Send us a Text Message.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 instructor, former AJP #1 ranked athlete, and 2nd place ADCC finisher, Gabriel Sousa.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkou...

Send us a Text Message.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 with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohtt...

Send us a Text Message.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 RŌL Radio with instructor at Fit to Fight Charlotte, content creator at BJJ Fanatics and Knight Jiu-Jitsu, and 3rd-degree black belt, Eli K...

Send us a Text Message.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 journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/jasonraubj...

Send us a Text Message.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 Fanatics, a man who has trained extensively with John Danaher, and owner instructor at Vanguard Academy in Lake Grove New York, Jason Rau.www.rola...

Send us a Text Message.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 ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps:...

Send us a Text Message.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 Mac...

Send us a Text Message.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 Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://10thplanetwestla...

Send us a Text Message.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.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu...

Send us a Text Message. 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 checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu...