This podcast is dedicated to entrepreneurs, small business owners and/or aspiring entrepreneurs, who train jiu-jitsu and want to take their mindset to another level on and off the mat.

 

Every Monday, our guests, who also happen to train in jiu-jitsu, will share with you their failures, their successes, the mindset and habits of successful high-performers, plus provide valuable content on Entrepreneurship, Personal Development & BJJ that will help them during their entrepreneurial journey.

Latest Podcast Episodes

GDT #9 | My experience at the 2025 IBJJF European Championship

By | February 3, 2025 |

I recorded a quick video for YouTube and audio for the podcast, summarizing my experience at the 2025 IBJJF European Championship in Lisbon, Portugal. 🇵🇹This was the first of the four major IBJJF events I plan to compete in this year. In the video, I share three key lessonsfrom the competition that you can keep in mind for your next event.📺 Watch…

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EP 151 Thalys Pontes | Owner of Tap BJJ Academy

By | December 13, 2024 |

In this episode, you’ll hear the inspiring story of Thalys Pontes, owner of Tap BJJ Academy in Rock Hill, South Carolina. At just 24 years old, Thalys, an IBJJF World Champion, has already accumulated a wealth of life experience. From living in Jiu-Jitsu academies, teaching private classes in exchange for food, to traveling and competing…

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GDT #8 | My 2024 IBJJF Master Worlds Experience

By | October 8, 2024 |

On this GDT #8, I share my experience at the 2024 IBJJF Master Worlds. I’ve compiled two videos from my YouTube channel, plus an intro explaining what the audio is about. If you enjoy these audios and want me to keep posting more YouTube content, please let me know on Instagram @gustavodantasbjj. Gustavo Dantas www.jiujitsutribe.org…

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About me and the podcast

Welcome to the BJJ Mental Coach podcast, I’m your host Gustavo Dantas. I am a 5th degree black belt in BJJ, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro Brazil, the founder of the GD JJ academy in Tempe, AZ...