"Determination" - The Takeaway from Pati Fontes

Today’s guest is a highly successful content creator, instructor, and academy owner.

Kenny Kim is here to discuss jiu-jitsu’s changing traditions, setting goals, and his determination to prove everyone wrong to become an academy owner. 

Here’s The RŌL Radio with the host of the series Mat Made, content creator at rollwithkenny.com, and instructor and owner of Kenny Kim Jiu-Jitsu in Marietta Georgia, Kenny Kim.


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Episode Highlights:
3:19 Traditions
8:22 Jiu-Jitsu Culture
14:06 Shout Out to D’Arcy
16:59 The Ego Check
19:54 Why Are You Here
24:26 Determination
28:33 No Plan B
40:04 Walking a Fine Line
48:56 Renato Tavares’ Question

Professor Renato Tavares asks of his students to just be better than they were yesterday.

On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss why only comparing yourself against how you were yesterday is the true measure of progress.


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Today’s guest is a former competitor from one of the greatest teams in BJJ history and a black belt under its founder Master Carlson Gracie.

Renato Tavares joins us to discuss how jiu-jitsu keeps him young, how to add to your game without changing it completely, how he promotes his students, and how jiu-jitsu has helped him through hard times.

Here is The RŌL Radio with Pan American Champion, Brazilian National Champion, and Founder of the Renato Tavares Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Association International, Renato Tavares.

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Episode Highlights:
3:48 Jiu-Jitsu Keeps Me Young
7:23 What Jiu-Jitsu Is Really All About
15:01 Learning Never Stops
27:04 Biggest Changes Over the Years
33:05 Putting It All Together
38:13 Promotions
51:55 Growing Through Jiu-Jitsu
54:09 Andy Wang’s Question
59:09 Black Belt Responsibilities

Andy Wang knew what it took to be a fighter. So when opportunities to be a pro came his way he was able to show up.

On the Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss people's unrealistic expectations on what it takes to become a pro in any endeavor.

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Today’s guest began his bjj career training with some of the biggest names the sport has ever produced and unexpectedly found himself fighting all over the world.

Andy Wang joins us to discuss the evolution of jiu-jitsu over the decades, what he misses most about the old days, the incredible relationships he built through martial arts, and how he found himself fighting all over the world when he never had that intention.

Here is The RŌL Radio with bjj instructor, educator, The Ultimate Fighter participant, and former MMA fighter for Superbrawl, Pancrase, One FC, and Rebel FC, Andy Wang.


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Episode Highlights:
3:33 Jiu-Jitsu Brought Me to China
5:21 The Gratification of Teaching
9:09 Jiu-Jitsu Explosion
19:05 Training with Legends 
27:34 Is Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone
34:51 Andy’s Early Days in MMA
53:52 Setting Goals and Following Through
1:07:31 Waldomiro Perez Jr. Question

There are a lot of cliches in the world of jiu-jitsu and arguably the biggest is “embrace the grind”.

Coral belt Waldomiro Perez Junior thinks life is enough of a grind and that jiu-jitsu should be your escape from it.

On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss whether or not jiu-jitsu has to be a grind and if you can get the benefits of jiu-jitsu without it being a grind.


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Today’s guest has been a fixture in jiu-jitsu for decades in both his homeland of Brazil and the US. Over the years he has coached legends of jiu-jitsu and MMA including, Tito Ortiz and Quintin Rampage Jackson.

Waldomiro Perez Jr. joins us to discuss his unique approach to coaching professional fighters and hobbyists, the similarities and differences between jiu-jitsu and surfing, the lessons he learned from the Gracies, and more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with coach and instructor, CEO of Cia Paulista BJJ, and bjj coral belt, Master Waldomiro Perez Jr.

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Episode Highlights:
3:44 50+ Years On The Mats
9:02 Fighting Is Fun
11:52 Is Jiu-Jitsu Fighting
21:06 Master Helio
41:56 Easier Back In The Day 
49:45 Life is Not a Comfort Zone
57:20 Focus On Longevity
1:08:13 Michael Currier’s Question

How often do people not take advantage of opportunities because they are afraid?

Michael Currier had an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty he grew up in and he was so afraid of failing he joined the army instead. 

On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how fear of failure can limit one's progress and can keep people from doing the things they truly want to do.


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Today’s guest was a nationally ranked gymnast but made a major shift in life which ended up putting him on the jiu-jitsu path.

Mike Currier joins us to discuss overcoming the fear of failure, trusting your instincts, and how he has changed his entire life for his journey.

Here is The RŌL Radio with gymnast, jiu-jitsu black belt under Michael Chapman, and former coach at the famous Camp Woodward, Michael Currier.

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Episode Highlights:
2:43 Old Sack of Sh!t
3:24 Life in Germany
6:55 Globetrotting
11:48 Opportunities I Don’t Deserve
18:13 Jiu-Jitsu in Europe
30:08 My Happy Life
39:28 Mike Starts Jiu-Jitsu
46:45 Enjoy the Struggle
52:35 Canceling My Life
1:02:26 Brian Glick’s Question

Brian Glick has been on the mats for over 25 years. He still believes there is a ton he has to learn and a lot he can accomplish after all his experience and his age.

On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how, with the right expectations a person can have a very long and fruitful jiu-jitsu journey. 


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