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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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Today’s guest was never very active in sports and started jiu-jitus a little later than most. Many people would think a person like that might not succeed in a room with some of the biggest names in jiu-jitsu and future legends of MMA.

Brian Glick joins us to discuss how a martial art can make a fundamental change in a person’s life, the physical and mental challenges of jiu-jitsu, and how he succeeded in training in the Renzo Basement with the best in the world.

Here is The RŌL Radio with the owner and head instructor at Brooklyn BJJ, John Danaher and Renzo Gracie black belt, and the man John Danaher said was, “the small guy who could twist monsters into pretzels”, Brian Glick.

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Episode Highlights:
6:14 Jiu-Jitsu’s Impact
16:20 Physical and Mental Challenges
26:17 Overcoming Limitations
40:48 Be Vulnerable
46:00 Super Weirdos
53:16 Training with Future Legends
1:06:28 Paulo Guillobel’s Question

We asked Paulo Guillobel what he still loves about jiu-jitsu after 35 years on the mats. One of his answers is that jiu-jitsu acts as a destresser.

On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how jiu-jitus can help with the stress of day-to-day life and how something such as reorganizing our priorities can help lead to a less stressful life.

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Today’s guest is a 6th-degree black belt and is one of the most respected instructors and academy owners in southern California.

Paulo Guillobel joins us to discuss what he still loves about jiu-jitsu after over 35 years on the mats, his decision to move from Brazil to the United States, how the mats are a great equalizer, and a ton more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with a former Masters Nogi and Gi Worlds and Pan American Champion, author, and owner and instructor at Guillobel Jiu Jitsu in San Clemente California, Paulo Guillobel.

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Episode Highlights:
5:48 Paulo’s Love for Jiu-Jitsu
10:01 Bullied Into Jiu Jitsu
22:27 Respect for the Referee
27:20 Teaching for a Living
34:34 Arriving in the States
43:30 Where Should Kids Focus
53:36 The Mat is the Equalizer
56:16 Brandon Mccaghren’s Question
1:06:14 The 21 Principles

What is the secret to getting really good at anything, including jiu-jitsu? Brandon Mccaghren says it is doing it all the time for a long time.

On this takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how consistency over long periods is the recipe for success on and off the mats, and why it is so difficult for people to do things all the time for a long time.


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Today’s guest is an Eddie Bravo black belt and the first person to run a 10th Planet in the Southeastern United States.

Brandon Mccaghren joins us to discuss how a New Year's Resolution started his jiu-jitsu career, how showing up all the time for a long time is the recipe for getting good, his unique relationship with Eddie Bravo, and more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with owner and instructor at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Decatur, creator of the Professional Grappling Federation, and color commentator for major jiu-jitsu promotions including EBI and ADCC, Brandon Mccaghren.


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Episode Highlights:
3:57 New Years Resolutions
10:26 Jiu-Jitsu with Striking
19:19 All the Time for a Long Time
24:27 Eddie Bravo
31:58 It’s not a Microwave It’s a Crockpot
35:58 It’s Never Who You Think It’s Going To Be
40:31 Eddie Kone’s Question
40:57 Finding Who Speaks Your Language

Who are the gatekeepers of jiu-jitsu and who gets to decide what is and is not part of the art?

After a great conversation with Eddie Kone about new-school and old-school jiu-jitsu, Thomas and Gary discuss who is, and should be the gatekeepers of jiu-jitsu.

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Today’s guest has the distinction of being Royler Gracie’s first European black belt and is now a fourth-degree black belt under the Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation.

Eddie Kone joins us to discuss why old school is the best school, his appreciation for today’s professional jiu-jitsu athletes, who the gatekeepers of jiu-jitsu are, and why after becoming a 4th-degree black belt and 26 years of experience, he still believes he hasn’t learned enough.

Here is The RŌL Radio with owner and Instructor of EK BJJ Eddie Kone Academy of Jiu Jitsu, coach of numerous Bellator and UFC fighters, podcaster, and more, Eddie Kone.


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Episode Highlights:
3:25 Happy Holidays
7:12 Old School Best School
11:57 New School and Sport
22:38 Training Expectations
26:29 Jiu-Jitsu Gatekeepers
37:12 The Social Media Generation
45:08 Eddie Finds Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
55:28 Because We Can Doesn’t Mean We Should
1:05:27 How Blessed Are We
1:13:53 Rob Hileman’s Question

What’s up everyone and welcome to The RŌL Radio’s 2023 Recap. 2023 brought us more legends of BJJ including several dirty dozen members, future legends, and several guests that are and will be integral in the evolution of the sport and art we all love so much. 

So sit back and enjoy clips from Amal Easton, Miko Hytonen, Nick “the tooth” Gullo, and more, as well as Thomas and Gary’s biggest takeaways from another great year of The RŌL Radio.


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A Flow State has been described as a mental state where you are focused on a single task.

After a great conversation with Rob Hileman, Thomas and Gary discuss what a Flow State means in jiu-jitsu and how achieving a Flow State can help you escape from the “Whirlwind of Life”.

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Today’s guest is a black belt under one of the most respected professors in jiu-jitsu and is the owner and head coach of a successful academy.

Rob Hileman joins us to discuss what it really takes to run an academy, the slow burn of jiu-jitsu, how a student’s contribution back to jiu-jitsu sets it apart from other sports, and a ton more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with a successful musician, a Tom DeBlass black belt, and the owner and instructor at Leverage BJJ, Rob Hileman.

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Episode Highlights:
5:33 It’s About the School
12:33 Sacrifices
16:44 Handling the Ego Check
27:32 First Time on the Jiu-Jitsu Mats
34:26 Slow Burn
40:08 Giving Back to Jiu-Jitsu
44:04 You Can’t Do It Alone
47:13 Life Without Jiu-jitsu
50:54 Passion and Grind
59:23 Rodrigo Onishi’s Question