The ROL Radio - Jiu Jitsu Podcast

By: Thomas Rozdzynski and Gary Pond
  • Summary

  • 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 martial art. It unveils the human side of Jiu-Jitsu, exploring triumphs, challenges, and the transformative power of the discipline. Through intimate interviews with practitioners across the spectrum, the podcast unveils anecdotes and experiences that often go unnoticed. The RŌL Radio podcast is a captivating narrative journey, offering a richer understanding of the people who make Jiu-Jitsu a profound and impactful part of their lives.

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Episodes
  • #216 Micah Brakefield
    Oct 2 2024

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    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 under Nabil Salameh, and owner and instructor of 10th Planet Etobicoke, Micah Brakefield.

    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-radio

    http://www.therolradio.com
    https://www.instagram.com/therolradio
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    https://micahbrakefield.com/
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    Episode Highlights:
    4:22 The Life Jiu-Jitsu Has Provided
    9:21 Life Lessons from Forrest Gump
    11:25 Grappling in the Family
    20:52 Early Tournament Lessons
    26:13 Being Calm In the Eye of a Storm
    38:00 The Wrestlers Advantage
    41:08 The Mental Tap
    45:50 Converting from Wrestling to BJJ
    50:08 Accept Your Situation
    59:34 Just One of the Guys
    1:02:33 Steve Kwan’s Question

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • #215 Steve Kwan
    Sep 25 2024

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    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 believes technique is one of the least important things while learning jiu-jitsu, and how impactful the community of jiu-jitsu can be for students and instructors.

    Here is The RŌL Radio with Emily Kwok black belt and host of the BJJ Mental Models podcast, Steve Kwan.


    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-radio

    http://www.therolradio.com
    https://www.instagram.com/therolradio
    https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/

    https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/


    Episode Highlights:
    5:30 The Butterfly Effect
    6:23 Turning Negatives Into Positives
    14:49 Intelligent Performance
    16:56 Redefining the Hobbyist
    31:39 Jiu-Jitsu Maturity
    41:43 The Jiu-Jitsu Community
    56:01 Consistency
    1:10:26 Adele Fornarino’s Question

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • #214 Adele Fornarino
    Sep 18 2024

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    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% 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-radio

    http://www.therolradio.com
    https://www.instagram.com/therolradio
    https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/

    https://www.instagram.com/adelefornarino/?hl=en
    https://linktr.ee/daddy.adele.bjj
    https://dominance.com.au/


    Episode Highlights:
    2:52 Becoming ADCC Champ
    11:05 Discovering Jiu-Jitsu?
    19:24 Determined to Make a Career Out Of BJJ
    23:51 Asserting Dominance Over the Guys
    28:57 Brown Belt Rollercoaster
    33:58 Sacrifice and Support
    42:35 Fundamentals and Basic Concepts
    46:20 Making an Impact
    1:02:47 Wanting World Domination

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    1 hr and 9 mins

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