EP 153 – Fabin Rosa | Owner of Fabin Rosa BJJ

🎙️ On episode 153 of The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast, you’ll hear from Fabin Rosa, owner of Fabin Rosa BJJ in Orlando, Florida. 🏆 A 2024 IBJJF Master World Champion, he recently claimed another major title by winning the 2025 IBJJF Pan Championship—right in his backyard of Orlando. 🌴🥇 In this episode, Fabin shares his…

GDT #10 | My experience at the 2025 IBJJF PAN Championship 💯🥋

In this audio, I share my experience at the 2025 IBJJF Pan Championship. Remember, after every competition, you should re-evaluate four key aspects: technical, strategic, physical, and mental. I’ll discuss three important reflections from my experience, and I hope this information can help you in some way. 📺 Watch the full video now on YouTube:…

EP 152 Matthew Karakoulakis | Host of Rolling Through Negotiations Podcast

Welcome to Episode 152 of The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast! Today’s guest is Matthew Karakoulakis—a lawyer, accredited mediator, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with nearly 20 years of experience in both law and martial arts. Named Australia’s Most Influential Lawyer, Matthew applies his expertise in negotiation, leadership, and strategy both in business and on the mats. He is also…

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

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.…

EP 151 Thalys Pontes | Owner of Tap BJJ Academy

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…