GDT#3 – To Compete or Not To Compete?
To compete or not to compete? If you have competed before, most likely, you have noticed that you have more focus and discipline with your training and your diet when you are getting ready for competitions. It’s a no brainer that helps with the process of developing and refining your jiu-jitsu game. For those who have…
EP 91 – Be honest to yourself | Soul Fighters Co-Founder Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes
Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes is the co-founder of the Soul Fighters Jiu-Jitsu Association, the 2019 ADCC World Champion and IBJJF Black Belt World Champion Gi & No-Gi. He shared that his discipline is a habit that he practices daily, and it’s responsible for his success on and off the mats. He shared his ADCC experience, and my…
EP 90 – Growing & Evolving | SBG Athens Co-Owner Rory Singer
Rory Singer is a third-degree black belt, a former UFC Fighter, and the co-owner of SBG Gym in Athens, Georgia. He talked about the importance of not comparing yourself to others. He also shared that you shouldn’t try to reinvent the wheel, look for help, find mentors or people that can help with your journey.…
EP 89 – Cultivating Patience | Westside MMA Co-Owner Roli Delgado
Roli Delgado is a third-degree black belt. Roli owns multiple martial arts schools, along with being a real estate agent and investor in Little Rock Arkansas. He talked about how jiu-jitsu teaches you how to handle failure better than any sport. He mentioned the similarity of dealing with undesired outcomes in jiu-jitsu and business experiences. …
EP 88 – Are you trying to please everybody? | Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu School Owner Adem Redzovic
Adem Redzovic is a third-degree black belt and the owner of three jiu-jitsu schools in the Chicago area and several other affiliated schools worldwide. He shared his mindset of the early days of his business, which was “There is no plan B”, we have to make it. He talked about the importance of having a…