The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast with Gustavo Dantas

EP 157 Dan Uyemura | PushPress CEO

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:40:00 -0400

Dan Uyemura is the CEO of PushPress, a gym management platform serving over 3,000 fitness businesses. But his journey to building a nearly $100 million company wasn't linear—it was shaped by rock bottom, addiction, job loss, and a slow climb back to authenticity.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Jiu-Jitsu helped his mindset as an entrepreneur
The mental game of building (and sustaining) a business
What AI means for gym owners and small business leaders and more.

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Website: www.pushpress.com

EP 156 Dan Lukehart | Owner of Brea Jiu-Jitsu

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:34:00 -0400

🎙️ On this episode of The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast, I’m joined by Dan Lukehart, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and head coach at Brea Jiu-Jitsu in California.

Dan shares his journey in Jiu-Jitsu, his experience as a coach, and his approach to developing competitors. We also talk about training mindset, competition preparation, and what he looks for when working with high-level athletes, including Nolan Stewart.

This episode is a straightforward conversation focused on Jiu-Jitsu, coaching, and competition.

📺 Watch the full episode here on YouTube

🎧 Also available on Spotify and all major podcast platforms

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Resources:

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EP 155 Hywel Teague - Unknown Pressures Podcast Host

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:32:00 -0400

🎙️ Hywel Teague

Third-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Hywel Teague is a renowned commentator, analyst, and podcast host with over 20 years of global experience in jiu-jitsu and combat sports.

He was the founding editor of FloGrappling, joining at its creation in 2015 and leading the content team for seven years. From 2022 to 2025, he served as content strategist for the B-Team YouTube channel, collaborating closely with Craig Jones to redefine modern jiu-jitsu media.

His voice has been heard commentating at major events such as the ADCC World Championships, IBJJF World Championships, ADXC, AIGA, and many others.

Alongside Matt Benyon (Scramble and Polaris co-founder), Hywel co-hosts the Unknown Pressures Podcast, continuing to shape the storytelling and media landscape of jiu-jitsu worldwide.

Enjoy!

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GDT #11 My experience at the 2025 IBJJF Brazilian Nationals 🥇💯 Partnership with Jocko Fuel 🫡

Fri, 09 May 2025 22:36:00 -0400

Today I want to share two things with you:

1️⃣ My experience at the 2025 CBJJ/IBJJF Brazilian Nationals — always a powerful journey full of lessons on and off the mats.

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Stick around until the end and let me know in the comments what resonated most with you. Let’s keep growing together!

Gustavo Dantas

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EP 154 Andy Murasaki | IBJJF No-Gi World Champion

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 23:37:00 -0400

Andy shares his powerful journey—from being born in Japan to moving to the U.S. at 16 to chase his dream. Now at 25, he's living that dream: training, teaching, and competing at the highest level. A black belt under André Galvão, Andy has conquered major IBJJF titles and continues to inspire with his work ethic, mindset, and passion for jiu-jitsu. In this episode, we dive into his story, his challenges, and what it truly takes to rise and stay at the top. Listen now and get inspired by one of the sport’s rising stars.

Gustavo Dantas

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EP 153 - Fabin Rosa | Owner of Fabin Rosa BJJ

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:37:00 -0400

🎙️ 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 journey, from his early days in the USA 🇺🇸 to the evolution of his competition mindset. As he matured, he reassessed his approach, leading to stronger performances while embracing the joy of competing. His matches showcase a beautiful display of Jiu-Jitsu, filled with technical excellence and highlight-worthy moments. 🔥🥋

🎯 He discusses his refined competition mindset—how shifting his perspective has allowed him to perform at his best while fully enjoying the process.

📺🎧 Catch the full episode now on The BJJ Mental Coach YouTube channel, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms! 🚀

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

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 14:50:00 -0400

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.

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EP 152 Matthew Karakoulakis | Host of Rolling Through Negotiations Podcast

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:18:00 -0400

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 the host of Rolling Through Negotiations, where he brings together leaders, martial artists, and professionals to explore mindset, wellness, and negotiation tactics.

In this episode, we discuss the intersections of Jiu-Jitsu, negotiation, and personal development, uncovering valuable lessons that apply both on and off the mats.

Enjoy the conversation!

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

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:55:00 -0400

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 now on my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@thebjjmentalcoach

Gustavo Dantas

EP 151 Thalys Pontes | Owner of Tap BJJ Academy

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:55:00 -0400

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 in 21 countries, his journey is nothing short of remarkable. 🌍🥋

The episode is available on YouTube with Portuguese subtitles and on all major podcast platforms. 🎧📲 Enjoy! Gustavo Dantas

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GDT #8 | My 2024 IBJJF Master Worlds Experience

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:33:00 -0400

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.

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EP 150 Nick Haider | Omni JJ Academy & Leader of the Guardian Project LA

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:58:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 150 of the BJJ Mental Coach Podcast! Today, I’m joined by Nick Haider, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the founder of Guardian Project Los Angeles.

Nick’s journey in martial arts began at just 7 years old after being a victim of bullying, which ignited his passion for self-defense. What started as a way to protect himself evolved into a lifelong commitment to helping others through Jiu-Jitsu. Now, as the founder of Guardian Project LA, Nick is giving back to his community by providing underprivileged youth with the same opportunities he once received. Through Jiu-Jitsu, he’s teaching life lessons, building confidence, and shaping the future of the next generation.

Joining me today as co-host is Calder Powers, who was featured on episode 136. Calder is the executive director of the Guardian Project, a non-profit offering free Jiu-Jitsu training to underprivileged youth worldwide.

I know it's been a while since I last released an episode, as I’ve been focused on the Master Worlds. However, I’ve been busy creating content for Instagram @gustavodantasbjj and on my YouTube channel, The BJJ Mental Coach.

Enjoy the episode!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

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www.guardiangym.com

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EP 149 - If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you | Derek Price, Former NFL Player and the founder of The Faction Foundation

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:28:00 -0400

Welcome to BJJ Mental Coach Podcast Episode 149. I'm your host Gustavo Dantas, and today we have Derek Price, a former NFL player, jiu-jitsu brown belt, and founder of The Faction Foundation. Derek and I first crossed paths in the early 2000s when he was a chiropractor, and I've been inspired by his journey ever since. This episode is packed with personal development insights and might be my longest one yet, but it's worth it for all the great lessons Derek shares. Here's a quick intro:

Derek Price has transitioned from NFL player and CEO of publicly traded hospitals to impactful personal coaching. Drawing on his experiences in the NFL, medical field, and CEO boardrooms, Derek has created a powerful success system for driven individuals. He founded The Faction Foundation to offer ambitious professionals the same comprehensive plan, playbook, coaching, and team support typically reserved for top athletes, doctors, and business leaders. Married for 30 years with three daughters, Derek is dedicated to sharing these tools with those who previously lacked access.

If you're listening to the audio version, stay tuned for my final thoughts at the end of the episode, and why I titled it: "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you."

Also, check out www.thebjjmentalcoach.com for updated content that might help you on your journey. Enjoy the episode!

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EP 148 Harnessing Stem Cell Therapy for Optimal Health | Kevin Lucas New Hope Regeneration Co-founder

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:46:00 -0400

Join us as we talk with Kevin Lucas, co-founder of New Hope Regeneration. Kevin shares insights on the benefits and applications of stem cell therapy for chronic pain and health challenges.

I recently shared my struggle with a neck injury that limited my training and teaching. On December 1, 2023, I received my first stem cell treatment at New Hope Regeneration, combined with continued physiotherapy and chiropractic care, which allowed me to return to training and competing.

Joining me is co-host Bruno Bastos, owner of Bastos BJJ in Midland, TX. Bruno has undergone stem cell treatment twice at New Hope Regeneration and will share his transformative experience.

Kevin Lucas, a health and wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and public speaker, started his career as a Board Certified Advanced Structural Integrator, working with clients suffering from MS, autoimmune conditions, Parkinson’s, Fibromyalgia, and more. In 2015, he co-founded New Hope Regeneration to focus on regenerative therapy for its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory benefits. Kevin's martial arts journey began in childhood and later transitioned to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, inspired by his brother, Jamie Riedinger, a multiple-time IBJJF Nationals, Pan, and World Master champion.

This episode aims to educate listeners on stem cell therapy and its potential benefits, whether you choose New Hope Regeneration or another provider.

Enjoy the conversation and gain insights on whether stem cell therapy could be right for you.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! 🎧📺

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EP 147 Let your irritations inspire you | Jake Watson - Martial Arts Announcer/Commentator

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:37:00 -0400

Jake Watson is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Andre Maracaba, a Junior Golden Gloves Boxing Champion and a 3x Amateur Muay Thai National Champion. He is 26 and He has competed at the highest level of BJJ, being ranked #5 in the -88kgs Division on the FloGrappling Worldwide Black Belt Rankings.

As a broadcaster, Jake has actively worked as a Play-by-Play/Color Commentator, On-Air Host, Ring Announcer and Interviewer for over 40 different shows in the past 3 years.

At one point in the episode, I asked what sparked him to get involved in the field of commentator announcer, and his answer inspired me to title the episode: "Let your irritations inspire you." If you're listening to the audio version, stick around for my final thoughts on the episode, where I explain why I chose the title.

Enjoy!

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EP 146 – Service to Others | NPO BJJKIDS.ORG co-founder Mike Mella

Fri, 24 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Mike Mella is a 49-year-old published author and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt originally from Sweden and now based in Brazil.

Mike shares his journey from discovering BJJ to co-founding BJJKIDS.ORG, a Non-profit organization transforming social projects in Rio's impoverished communities. With a background in psychology and a deep connection to Brazilian culture, Mike brings unique insights into personal growth and the transformative power of BJJ.

Enjoy!

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EP 145 – Optimizing your life | Unfair Advantage Performance owner Watus Cooper

Sun, 12 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Watus Cooper is the founder of Unfair Advantage Performance (UAP) in Tempe, Arizona. He is a former D1 Track Athlete, a strength and conditioning coach at the University of Arizona, and a blue belt in jiu-jitsu.

At UAP, they specialize in a comprehensive range of services, from the cold plunge and infrared sauna to the restorative power of compression therapy, massage therapy, physical therapy, and corrective exercise. Their mission is to empower individuals to be the healthiest, happiest, most optimized version of themselves. That is why I titled the episode "Optimizing your life".

If you're listening to the audio version, stick around for my final thoughts at the end of the interview.

Enjoy!

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EP 144 – Transform your life | Ares East Mesa BJJ Owner Alex Martinez

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Alex Martinez, 51 years old, 1st-degree black belt, host of the podcast The BJJ Foxcast, and owner of Ares East Mesa in Mesa, Arizona. We talked about starting late in jiu-jitsu at 40 years old and transforming his personal and professional life to pursue his passion almost ten years later.

If you're listening to the audio version, I share my final thoughts on the Interview at the end of the episode, and I titled this episode "Transform your life".

Enjoy!

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Book recommendation:

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life

EP 143 – Ray Freeman | One Community JJ Club Founder

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Meet Ray Freeman, a purple belt in Jiu-jitsu and One Community Jiu-jitsu Club leader in Kansas City, a donation-based program. Instead of standard monthly memberships or contracts, Ray fosters a sense of community by allowing individuals to contribute what they can, making Jiujitsu accessible to those who might otherwise be excluded.

Ray's inspiration to establish the One Community Jiujitsu Club stemmed from a profound realization – beyond aiding in his weight loss journey, Jiujitsu became a transformative outlet that helped him heal from traumas associated with foster care, instilled humility, and provided a platform to connect with a diverse and vibrant group of professionals and individuals.

Ray founded the One Community Jiu-Jitsu Club in 2020. It's made a remarkable impact, serving over 130 families in Kansas City. The club promotes respect, integrity, humility, and resilience, aiming to make Jiu-Jitsu accessible to all backgrounds.

Ray's commitment extends to supporting black-owned businesses and philanthropy. He partners with CSA Farms and tutors young children, enriching lives beyond Jiu-Jitsu.

His vision? Integrating Jiu-Jitsu into schools for wider access. Join Ray and the One Community Jiu-Jitsu Club in transforming Kansas City through Jiu-Jitsu's power.

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EP 142 - Jorge Britto | Jiu-Jitsu for Life Team Co-Founder

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to another episode of the BJJ Mental Coach podcast. Today, we are excited to welcome back the 4th-degree black belt Jorge Britto.

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Jorge transitioned from soccer to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at age 13, deeply immersed in the BJJ world under esteemed mentors at the Gracie Tijuca academy, led by renowned figures such as Vinicius Aieta and Saulo Ribeiro. Taking to heart advice to learn English and teaching techniques to further his BJJ career, Jorge dove into Physical Education studies, event organization, and competitions, even testing his skills in mixed martial arts with twenty-two pro fights. Jorge, the co-founder of the Jiu-Jitsu For Life Team and the Next Gen Tournament in Canada, joins us again to delve deeper into his journey and philosophy in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!

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EP 141 Chatri Sityodtong | ONE Championship CEO

Wed, 03 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 141, today, we are excited to have Chatri Sityodtong, the founder, chairman, and CEO of ONE Championship, Asia's largest sports media property.

ONE ranked #2 overall in 2021 digital viewership with over 13.8 billion video views across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. It sits just behind the #1-ranked NBA, which boasts over 14.5 billion for 2021. The UFC is #5, with 6.6 billion.

Chatri has over 35 years of martial arts experience as a student, fighter, teacher, and coach. He is a certified senior Muay Thai instructor under Kru Yodtong Senanan. I apologize if I'm not pronouncing it correctly. He also holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Renzo Gracie.

For Chatri, the biggest misconception about martial arts is that it's about fighting. He believes that the true essence of martial arts is the journey of continuous self-improvement mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Through martial arts, Chatri inherited integrity, humility, honor, respect, courage, discipline, and more. Above all, it empowered him with an unbreakable warrior spirit to conquer adversity in life.

Born in Thailand, his rags-to-riches life story has inspired millions worldwide on BBC, CNN, Financial Times, Bloomberg, and other media. At his lowest point, he survived on $4 per day in the United States. His only suitcase contained everything he owned, and he lived on one meal daily. Yet, he didn't grow up in poverty as a child in Thailand. Instead, Chatri grew up in a loving, well-to-do home. Life only changed when his parents lost everything in the Asian Financial Crisis. Poverty ripped his family apart. And his father abandoned the family, leaving Chatri to pick up the pieces as the oldest son.

Chatri is a philanthropist, a motivational speaker, and a serial entrepreneur who has founded, invested in, or served as CEO of several successful companies, including ONE Championship and Evolve MMA. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Tufts University.

In this episode, Chatri will share his insights on martial arts, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, the challenges and rewards of building a global sports media brand, and much more.

So, get ready to learn from one of the most influential and inspiring figures in martial arts and business right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!

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EP 140 Thomas Rodzynski | The Rol Academy of Jiu-Jitsu Owner

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 140! Today we have, for the second time, Thomas Rodzynski, 3rd Degree Black Belt, head instructor at the ROL Academy of Jiu Jitsu in Orland Parks, Illinois, and the co-host of The Rol Radio Podcast. I was a guest there on episodes 36 & recently, episode 142.

Thomas began his journey in 2000 under the tutelage of the late Grandmaster Carlson Gracie Sr. in Chicago. Beyond his very technical skills, Professor Thomas is also known for his commitment to promoting the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle and helping others to develop their own skills and abilities. Through his leadership at the ROL Academy of Jiu Jitsu and his active presence on social media, he continues to inspire and guide practitioners of all levels, from beginners to seasoned competitors.

In this episode, we discussed common questions from his second podcast, "Ask a Black Belt". A show dedicated to answering the listener's questions in about five minutes. I hope you Enjoy the podcast right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message.

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EP 139 Alan Shebaro | We Defy Foundation Co-Founder

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

🎙️🥋 Welcome to the BJJ Mental Coach Podcast episode 139! Today, we are honored to host an incredible guest, Professor Alan Shebaro, a 4th-degree Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, a decorated military veteran, co-founder of the nonprofit We Defy Foundation, and a dedicated coach who has made a significant impact in the martial arts community. 🥋🎖️

Earning his Black Belt from Carlos Machado in 2004 and currently ranked under Professor Chris Haueter, Alan is the first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in the Special Forces Regiment. During his deployments in Iraq, he trained a wide range of elite operators, from U.S. Army Special Forces and Rangers to Navy SEALs and Marine Force Recon, proving the effectiveness of Jiu-Jitsu in real-world situations. 💪

Back in Texas, Alan has continued to make a difference by training law enforcement professionals, including the FBI Hostage Rescue Team and Federal Law Enforcement, in Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics (LEDT). 🚔

🌟 With an unwavering commitment to his students, Alan not only trains top athletes of all ages and backgrounds in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling but also imparts the valuable lessons he learned while actively competing in national and international competitions. 🏆

🏋️‍♂️ Alan's passion for growth and excellence extends beyond Jiu-Jitsu, as evidenced by his foray into Olympic Weightlifting in 2012. Within a year, he placed 2nd at the 2012 USAW Masters American Open and set two state records at the 2013 USAW Texas State Championships. 🏋️‍♂️

Join us for this Interview, where we delve into the remarkable life and experiences of Professor Alan Shebaro, and explore the invaluable lessons he has to share with us all. 💡🌍

Stick around for my final thoughts after the end of the Interview when I expand on the nonprofit we defy foundation. Enjoy the interview right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!

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EP 138 James Tomlinson | Bulletproof for BJJ Co-founder

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to another episode of the BJJ Mental Coach Podcast. Today, James Tomlinson, also known as JT Tenacity, is joining us.

James is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Lachlan Giles and a Taekwondo black belt with over 20 years of experience as a strength coach and personal trainer from Australia. As the co-founder of Bulletproof for BJJ, James has designed a program that helps grapplers become strong and flexible, promoting longevity in the sport. He's also the co-host of the Bulletproof for BJJ podcast, sharing his wealth of knowledge with the Jiu-Jitsu community. He is also the inventor of JiuGo, a BJJ card game, and the author of "JiuGo: The Power of Jiu-Jitsu," which introduces the first BJJ superhero.

We discuss JT's journey, his insights on strength training for BJJ, and how his creative pursuits inspire the next generation of grapplers. So stick around after the interview, where I will share the final thoughts of the episode, and hopefully, the interview will help inspire, impact, and improve your life somehow.

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EP 137 – Christina Houck |Nonprofit Organization A New Grip Co-founder

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Today, I interviewed the jiu-jitsu black belt Christina Houck, the co-founder of the nonprofit organization A New Grip, along with Samantha Glenn. The Mission of A New Grip is to help sexually exploited individuals and human trafficked survivors regain their lives and find their inner peace again using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a form of therapy and exercise.

Let me give you more information on the matter:

Human trafficking is a significant problem worldwide, affecting millions yearly. Most victims of human trafficking are women and girls, accounting for 71% of all victims. Sexual exploitation is a form of human trafficking involving the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit someone for commercial sex. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), an estimated 4.8 million people are victims of forced sexual exploitation worldwide.

In the United States, sex trafficking is the most commonly reported type of human trafficking, with the National Human Trafficking Hotline receiving reports of 6,326 cases in 2019. The average age of entry into commercial sex work in the United States is 12-14 years old, and many victims have a history of abuse, neglect, or trauma. Sexual exploitation and human trafficking often occur in industries such as strip clubs, massage parlors, and escort services, as well as through online platforms.

Globally, an estimated 25 million people are victims of forced labor worldwide, including forced sexual exploitation. In addition, human trafficking generates an estimated $150 billion in profits each year for traffickers, making it one of the most profitable criminal activities in the world.

It's important to note that these statistics are estimates based on available data, and the number of victims may be higher. Furthermore, due to the clandestine nature of human trafficking, it can be challenging to accurately measure the extent of the problem. However, by raising awareness and taking action to support victims and prevent human trafficking, we can work towards ending this heinous crime. That is what we're doing here today.

Christina is an accomplished fitness and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach with experience in local and international events. After training in MMA at Ultimate Athletics in New York, she competed in multiple grappling tournaments. Eventually, she taught Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at an all-girls school in Abu Dhabi, UAE. While there, she won three consecutive UAE Jiu Jitsu World Pro Championship coach titles.

Christina received her black belt in 2022 under Rene Nazare-Azevedo, and since 2020 she has partnered with Samantha Glenn to make their dream come true, passing on their passion and knowledge to those who need it.

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EP 136 Calder Powers | Nonprofit Guardian Project Executive Director

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Calder Powers is the Executive Director of Guardian Project. Calder grew up in Oakland, California, where he faced numerous challenges during high school. Struggling with low self-esteem and depression, he turned to alcohol and drugs to escape his unhappiness. However, everything changed when he tried his first Jiu-Jitsu class during his senior year. Calder was immediately drawn in by the martial art's fun and violent nature and the sense of community and acceptance he found among his peers. Jiu-Jitsu gave him a newfound belief in himself and a positive emotional state.

After community college, Calder joined Claudio Franca Jiu-Jitsu academy in Santa Cruz and continued to train Jiu-Jitsu while pursuing higher education at UC Berkley. When he returned to the Bay Area in 2017, he volunteered at Guardian Project, which his friend Ben Kovacs had founded in Oakland. Guardian Project's mission to provide Jiu-Jitsu training to underprivileged youth resonated with Calder, who has been with the program ever since. He has seen firsthand the transformative impact Jiu-Jitsu can have on young people's lives and helped the academy expand its reach to serve more communities worldwide. Calder is now a brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu and loves to train and teach. Please join us today as we learn more about his journey and the incredible work he and his team are doing at Guardian Project.

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"Unbreakable Spirit: The Inspiring Journey of Zac Bighorn - Overcoming Adversity with Gratitude and Determination"

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0400

The GDT #7 is dedicated to Zac Bighorn, a jiu-jitsu athlete who, at the age of 38, was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. Despite the news, Zac continued to train and compete, inspiring his family and friends with his unbreakable spirit, determination, and gratitude. Even when he was weak and told he had only months to live, Zac signed up for tournaments and won matches. The message of Zac's journey is to be grateful for your time on earth, never give up, and pursue your passions with determination and purpose.

EP 135 Sam Crook – Jiu-Jitsu Coach at Francis Ngannou Foundation

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Sam Crook is a first-degree black belt, 4-time IBJJF Black Belt National Champion, 4-time British Champion, and the Jiu-Jitsu head coach of the nonprofit organization FRANCIS NGANOU FOUNDATION in the Village of Bati, Cameroon, Africa. His cousin encouraged Sam to start his jiu-jitsu journey to lose weight, and as a result, he began an impressive story that has led him around the World; Sam has trained from London to Rio making stops at multiple places in between to capitalize on world-class training, all while competing as much as he could. Since 2019 Sam has been a volunteer instructor for the Francis Ngannou Foundation. The social project aims to utilize martial arts as personal development tools, especially jiu-jitsu, and a way out poverty. Gustavo Dantas www.jiujitsutribe.org www.thebjjmentalcoachpodcast.com Itunes – https://tinyurl.com/y45kymp4 Google Plus – https://tinyurl.com/ydetberf Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/4wxs83y3 #bjjpodcast #jiujitsupodcast

EP 134 - Tiago Mascarenhas | CEO of SEDA College

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 134; today, we have Tiago Mascarenhas. Tiago is a purple belt in jiu-jitsu living in Dublin, Ireland, and a serial entrepreneur passionate about education and learning. He is the co-founder and CEO of SEDA College, a first-class educational institution that offers English language courses to international students. SEDA College was established in 2009 and now welcomes around 2,000 students annually from approximately 40 countries.

If you're listening to the Audio Version, stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on one of Tiago's favorite quotes: "Done is better than perfect." ENJOY!🤜🏽🤛🏽

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EP 133 Renato Santos | Founder of Braus Fight

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 133, I’m your host Gustavo Dantas, and today I interview for the second time, Renato Santos, a jiu-jitsu black belt and the owner of Braus Fight. Their team include big names in the sport such as: ROGER GRACIE, PAULO MIYAO, THALISON SOARES and many others.

With a vision to support the growth of BJJ at the same time as providing for the community, in 2014 BRAUS Fight was born. Founded by a couple of entrepreneurs with a shared passion for BJJ, charitable initiatives and authenticity the brand established itself around 6 core values which continue to remain the foundation for operating today. Authenticity, Compassion, Connection, Service, Quality and Innovation. You will learn about Braus partnerships with the ADCC, big BJJ teams, Rolling for a reason and charity water.

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EP 132 Jeff Mata | Founder of Matavation

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Jeff Mata is a brown belt under Baret Yoshida, a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, business owner and an athlete. He is the founder and president of Matavation, co-founder of Haabu, Inc. and a partner with Poway Jiu-Jitsu. Very inspirational episode. Enjoy!

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Resources:

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Book suggestions:

The Power of now – Eckhart Tolle https://tinyurl.com/2p8wkm27

The Celestine Prophecy – James Redfield https://tinyurl.com/yc2tj2c2

The Power of the subconscious mind – Joseph Murphy https://tinyurl.com/2p9brfkz

Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki https://tinyurl.com/yjy7m8ft

“It’s not what happens to you, it’s what you do about it.” – W. Mitchell https://tinyurl.com/2p9autfc

EP 131 Dr. Mike Piekarski

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Dr. Mike Piekarski graduated from Binghamton University in New York with a bachelor's degree, it was during this time he found MMA and began competing, eventually turning professional while competing in Muay Thai and submission Grappling also.

After he began his professional MMA career he decided to shift his focus and return to school and earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Upon completion of graduate school Mike moved to Los Angeles and earned his black belt in jiu-jitsu as well as becoming a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. Check out "Dr. Kick-Ass" Instagram profile @doctor_kickass

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EP 130 Tim Welch | Owner of TW BJJ & MMA

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 14:30:00 -0400

Tim Welch is a black belt in jiu-jitsu under Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes. He is a former professional fighter with 23 fights in his career. He currently owns and operates TW BJJ & MMA in Peoria, Arizona, and he is Sean O’Malley’s MMA Head Coach. He is also the host of the podcast Timbo & Sugar Show Podcast & The Red Hawk Recap Podcast.

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EP#129 Nick Hoekstra | Jiu-Jitsu & Disabilities: Visual Impairment

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Nicholas Hoekstra is a purple belt under Trevor Rivers as well as a black belt in Judo. He received his Judo black belt in 2011 from former World Champion Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki while attending the International Budo University in Katsuura, Japan. Nick, who is visually impaired, is currently pursuing his Ph.D in Special Education at the University of Kansas.

Due his work Nick has had the opportunity to travel the world and always found a place to train no the country he was in and able to find a community he can thrive in.

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EP# 128 Andre Motta | Black Belt 5th Degree & Instructor at Vitor Shaolin BJJ

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Andre Motta is a 5th Black Belt under Andre Pederneiras. He has had an extensive competition career as he ascended through the belts, medaling in almost every major tournament. Today, Andre is an instructor at Vitor Shaolin's academy in New Jersey.

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EP 127 James Clingerman | Owner of Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400

James Clingerman is a 3rd-degree black belt under Anibal Braga. He spends the vast majority of his time teaching at two different schools in Indiana, Endurance BJJ in Zionsville and the Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Greenwood. James also owns and operates The Fight Hub which is one of the Internet's top resources for online instruction in BJJ. He also has his own instructional videos with BJJ Fanatics.

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EP 126 Henry Akins | Founder of Hidden Jiu-Jitsu

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Henry Akins moved to Los Angeles in 1995 and began training, achieving his black belt in 2004, becoming the third black belt promoted by Rickson Gracie. He is currently sharing his knowledge via his website Hidden Jiu-Jitsu and his YouTube channel Hidden Jiu-Jitsu where he has recently started "Mat Chats" in which Henry hopes to share with viewers the soul of Jiu-Jitsu. Enjoy the interview!

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EP 125 – Greg McLarty | Owner of Control Physical Therapy

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Greg McLarty is a jiu-jitsu purple belt, physical therapist, and owner of Control Physical Therapy in Scottsdale, AZ. He earned his Doctorate degree in physical therapy in 2016, and founded his business in 2019, with a goal to help active adults maintain their ability to participate in sports. Although he helps people maintain all activities, he has a large client base of jiu-jitsu athletes. In this episode, Greg shares his jiu-jitsu and entrepreneurial journey. Enjoy!

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EP 124 – Todd Fox | Owner of Tour Protection

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Todd is a 3rd-degree black belt, who has trained under Rodrigo Vaghi.

He is also a former Marine who has spent his career in executive protection, with his company Tour Protection, which provides world-class protection services to celebrities and VIPs. He is the author of the book "Protection for and from Humanity". Here is the link for the book https://tinyurl.com/xpbw63c

Check him out at www.toddafox.com

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EP 123 – Aaron Benzrihem | BJJ Fanatics Senior Product Manager

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Aaron Benzrihem is a black belt in jiu-jitsu under the four-time world champion Bernardo Faria. He has a long entrepreneurial career which has included such ventures as, The Jiu-Jitsu, Gainesville Digital Agency, and Rise K9 Training. For the last seven years, he has worked for Fanatics, LLC. And has been part of the growth of BJJ Fanatics, the world's premier resource for digital BJJ instruction.

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Aaron’s YouTube Channel and video suggestion: Ankle Picks From Everywhere - EASY Takedown FOR BJJ https://youtu.be/sinAMBKt6bk

Instagram: @abenz239

EP# 122 Elliott Bayev | Co-author of Sales Jiu-Jitsu

Fri, 21 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 122, Today we have Elliot Bayev. Elliott is a returning guest to the podcast first appearing on Episode 31 published on December 23, 2018.Elliot is a second-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the owner OpenMat mixed martial arts in Toronto. Since he last appeared on the podcast he has written a book with Daniel Moskowitz - Sales Jiu-Jitsu - The Secret Black Belt System for Champion Leaders. A book designed at aiding the already high-performing person or company to reach an elite level. Enjoy!

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EP 121 - Robbie Stahl | Owner of The Fitness Doctor

Mon, 03 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 121; this is Gustavo Dantas, and today we Robbie Stahl. Robbie is a jiu-jitsu blue belt and the owner of THE FITNESS DOCTOR. He runs his company with doctorate and masters level professionals who transform their client’s bodies and lives through fitness training systems. All of their programs are based on each client’s unique body issues, needs, and goals. Robbie is now an exercise physiologist, biomechanist, world-class fitness expert, and a product of his process. He shares valuable fitness and entrepreneurship content that will help you during your jiu-jitsu and business journey. Enjoy!

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EP 120 – Lee Baucom | Co-creator of The Jiu-Jitsu Training Journal

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Lee Baucom is a blue belt in jiu-jitsu and the host of the

Thriveology Podcast. He is an established author who has written several books including The Immutable Laws of Living and the Thrive Journal. Recently,he turned his attention, along with co-creator and MMA fighter, Bethany Marshall, to helping people effectively learn and improve their jiu-jitsu through the Jiu-Jitsu Training Journal.

Before the interview, I share with you a message related to the Non-profit Organization Jiu-Jitsu Tribe. The interview starts at 08:30.

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EP 119 Pedro Sauer | Pedro Sauer Jiu-Jitsu Association

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 119, today; we have 8th-degree coral belt under Rickson Gracie, Pedro Sauer. He was one of the first Brazilians to migrate to the US to teach jiu-jitsu in the late '80s & '90s. The interview starts at 10:40.

Before the interview, I share with you some jiu-jitsu history. It's about one of the most important events that took jiu-jitsu to an entirely different level, the 1991 Vale Tudo Jiu-Jitsu vs Luta Livre.

Enjoy!

Gustavo Dantas

EP 118 - Jeff Curran | Owner of Curran Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Episode 118, today; we have the 4th-degree black belt Jeff Curran. Jeff is an MMA veteran of the UFC, WEC, Pride, Strikeforce and Bellator,

and currently owns and operates Curran Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He shared his early days of jiu-jitsu, before UFC 1, fighting and coaching MMA for nearly two decades, and the lessons learned during his journey.

Before the interview, I share with you a message and a piece of jiu-jitsu history. The interview starts at 08:50.

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EP 117 – Andrew Gardineer | Owner of De Boa Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 117; today, I interview Andrew Gardineer. Andrew is a second-degree black belt under Giva Santana. He is the co-owner of De Boa Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Surprise, Arizona. He will be sharing his journey with you.

Before I play the interview, I'm going to share with you some thoughts about the who is number one event that took place in Austin, TX, on February 26, then we get into the interview. The interview starts at 10:35.

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EP 116 – Sean Downie | Owner of Lotus Fight and Fitness Club AZ

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Sean Downie is a first degree black belt and the owner of Lotus Fight and Fitness Club in Peoria, Arizona. He is the Lotus Club USA West Coast Ambassador. He shares his jiu-jitsu journey, the decision to open up a business and make a living with his passion.

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EP 115 – Ethan Kreiswirth | Owner of Kreiswirth Sports Medicine Systems

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Ethan Kreiswirth is a jiu-jitsu black belt and the owner of Kreiswirth Sports Medicine Systems, which oversees medical handling for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federations and has provided medical coverage for BJJ events since the mid-1990s.

Ethan earned his PhD in Athletic Training from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. Currently, he is the Director of Education for RockTape Global which develops and delivers worldwide curriculum and education.

Ethan has worked with many Olympic, Pro, College and high school sport teams as a Certified Athletic Trainer since 1996.

He has been a contributing author in peer-reviewed journals’ such as International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training, Journal of Athletic Training, Athletic Training and Sports Health Care, International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, and Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association.

Stay tuned right after Jiu-Jitsu Tribe's message. OSS!!!

Gustavo Dantas

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EP 114 – Thomas Rodzynski | Owner of ROL Jiu-jitsu Academy

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Thomas Rodzynski is a second-degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and a black belt in judo.

In 2015 he opened ROL Jiu-Jitsu academy in Orland Park, Illinois. He did this while maintaining a job, getting married and having two children.

Thomas left corporate life in 2017 and has built ROL into one of the fastest-growing Jiu-Jitsu academies in the Chicagoland area. He continues teaching his students and helping the world-wide Jiu-Jitsu community via his podcast The RŌL Radio, as well as recording videos for the online library RŌL TV.

Gustavo Dantas

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EP 113 – The Journey is the Reward | FOYA BJJ Academy owner Larry Glines

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome episode 113. I'm your host, Gustavo Dantas and today we have Larry Glines. Larry is a black belt under Robert Drysdale; he owns and operates The Fountain of Youth (FOYA) BJJ Academy located in St. Augustine, Florida.

Larry talked about his transition from being a successful burned-out businessman with his plumbing business to a jiu-jitsu academy owner,

He also shared his early days in jiu-jitsu when I taught him back in 99, 2000 when I lived in Vegas, and my takeaway from the interview was when he talked about ENJOYING THE PROCESS, which inspired me to title this episode "The Journey is the Reward." Stay tuned right after the Jiu-Jitsu Tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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EP 112 – Little Victory’s build into Big Victory’s | SKBJJ Owner James Puopolo

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 112 I'm your host Gustavo Dantas and today we have the third-degree black belt and IBJJF Adult World No-Gi Champion James Puoplolo. He is the owner and head instructor at SKBJJ in Oregon.

It was a great conversation, James talked about his early days competing, teaching and training with his jiu-jitsu mentor Rafael Lovato.

He shared his journey of teaching math to Middle school until going all-in on his jiu-jitsu passion. He also talked about the importance of the growth mindset, believing in your vision and the title of this episode "Little victory's build into big victory's".Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message.

OSS! Gustavo Dantas

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EP 111 – Don’t overthink, just act! |Seeds 13 BJJ Academy owner Diego Almeida

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 111, I'm your host Gustavo Dantas, and today we have jiu-jitsu black belt Diego Almeida.

Diego is the owner and head instructor at Seeds 13 Jiu-Jitsu Academy in San Angelo, TX.

He shared his early days in Brazil and how jiu-jitsu gave him direction as a teenager. He also taked about the beginning of his journey in the United States, and when I asked him about a message that he likes to share with his students, his answer inspired me to title this episode "Don't overthink, just act!"

Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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EP 110 – Staying Dedicated | Camarillo Jiu-Jitsu Owner Daniel Camarillo

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 110 I'm your host Gustavo Dantas and today we have Daniel Camarillo. Daniel is a 3rd degree black belt in Judo and a 4th degree black belt in jiu-jitsu. Daniel is the owner and head instructor at Camarillo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu located in Bakersfield, California.

He shared about his early experiences competing in Judo; he started competing at the age 6, and how he talks with the parents about getting their kids involved with competitions.

He shared the early days of training jiu-jitsu in the '90s in California, his journey until opening his school, and the dedication necessary to continue with your jiu-jitsu journey, which inspired me to title this episode Staying Dedicated.

Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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EP 109 Formulas for Success | Fuji Gym Wakefield owner Travis Stevens

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 109, today we have 3x Time Judo Olympian Travis Stevens. Travis is a judo & jiu-jitsu black belt and the owner of Fuji Gym in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

Travis shared a little bit of his Judo competition journey and his competition mindset that took him to win the silver medal at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016.

When I asked Travis about some of the biggest lessons he learned from Jimmy Pedro and his father, their Judo coaches, his answer inspired me to title this episode Formulas for Success.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic formulas for success. Stay tuned right after JJ Tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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EP 108 – Winning Your Internal Battles | Foster BJJ owner James Foster

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 108 I'm your host Gustavo Dantas and today we have the fourth-degree black belt James Foster. James is the owner of Foster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Kent, Washington.

He shared his martial arts journey, some of his competition experiences, by the way, James is a 3x Black Belt Master World Champion.

James is heavily involved with awareness campaigns and nonprofit organizations such as We Defy Foundation, Mission 22, Black Belts for butterflies and Jammin' BJJ.

When I asked him how he prepared himself mentally for competitions, his answer inspired me to title this episode: Winning your internal battles.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic Winning your internal battles. Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!!

Gustavo Dantas

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

My social media and website info:

Instagram and Twitter = @james300foster

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Youtube = youtube.com/fbjjcoach

Personal website = james300foster.com

Academy website = fosterbjj.com

We Defy Foundation

Mission 22

Black Belts for Butterflies

Jammin BJJ Foundation

Flowing with the Go book

EP#107 – Put Your Reps In | Starks Transformational Coaching owner Cliff Starks

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 107 I'm your host Gustavo Dantas and today we have Clifford Starks, a former UFC and Bellator Fighter and a purple belt in jiu-jitsu

He talked about his wrestling and MMA career, and my takeaway from the interview was when I asked him about his mindset towards entrepreneurship when he stopped fighting. His answer inspired me to title this episode "Put your reps in".

After the interview, stick around for my final thoughts when I expand on the hedgehog principle from the book good to great, that Cliff shared with us.

Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

Good to Great - Jim Collins

Jim Collins' 10 Rules to Success - YOUTUBE CHANNEL Evan Carmichael

EP#106 – If You Are Not Growing, You Are Receding | Carlson Gracie Temecula Owner Thomas Cronin

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Thomas Cronin is the owner of Carlson Gracie Temecula in California and an active competitor in the Black Belt masters division. Earlier this year he won the 2020 IBJJF European Championship.

He talked about his choice of changing careers to work full time with jiu-jitsu, he also spoke about his struggles with balancing life and work and the lessons he learned from his previous business that applied to run his academy.

My takeaway from the interview came when he said: "If you're not growing, you're receding", which inspired me to title this episode the same.

Stick around for my final thougths after the interview when I expand on this topic. Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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EP 105 – Working to Live or Living to Work? Tiger Rock Martial Arts Owner Steve Snyder

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 105, I'm your host Gustavo Dantas and today we have Steve Snyder. He a 3rd degree black belt under Robson Moura and currently owns and operates Tiger Rock Martial Arts in High Point, North Carolina.

He shared the early days of his entrepreneurial career, implementing crosstraining in the 90's and my takeaway from the interview came when he talked about Work-Life balance, which inspired me to title the episode "Working to live or living to work?"

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic and share an audio with you.

Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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BOOKS:

Wealth without a risk

Make your bed

GDT#6 - What got you here, will get you there?

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400

EP 103 – Life is a Competition | Bastos BJJ & Fitness Owner Bruno Bastos

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Today we have the 5th Degree Black belt Bruno Bastos. Bruno owns and operates Bastos BJJ and Fitness in Midland, Texas.

It's really cool to have Bruno here since he is one of my best personal friends and I know his story very well. He is the most experienced competitor that I know. He has been competing, literally, non-stop for 30 years.

He talked about the importance of being well prepared for tournaments, business, and all aspects of your life.

My takeaway from the interview is that "Life is a Competition," which inspired me to title this episode the same.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the concept Life is Competition. Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

www.jiujitsutribe.org

Book:

Alex Ferguson - Managing my life

EP 102 - CLOSED GUARD, The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil | Executive Producer Robert Drysdale

Sun, 31 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400

EP#101 – The Mindset Is Everything | Fuji Mats VP Jimmy Pedro

Sun, 24 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 101, I'm your host Gustavo Dantas and today we have the 7th-degree black belt in judo Jimmy Pedro. Jimmy is a four-time U.S. Olympian and has won two Bronze Medals, one in 1996 the other in 2004. Jimmy owns and operates Pedro's Judo Center in Wakefield, Mass. and is the President of Fuji Mats and Vice President of Hatashita/Fuji Sports.

It was a great interview with many useful takeaways. He shared parts of his Olympic journey, and the mindset necessary to becoming an Olympic athlete. Incredible commitment.

When I asked him about one of the best pieces of advice that he has ever received, his answer inspired me to title this episode: The Mindset is everything.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on this topic sharing with you a powerful Kobe Bryant audio. Stay tuned right after Jiu-Jitsu Tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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EP#100 – Stay Humble | Echelon Front Strategic Advisor JP Dinnell

Sun, 17 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 100 of the BJJ Mental Coach Podcast, I'm your host Gustavo Dantas and I would like to give a shout out to all hardcore listeners who listened to all one hundred episodes.

As a matter of fact, I would love to hear your feedback with your top three episodes in the past two years. Just send me a message on instagram @gustavodantasbjj.

And today, we have JP Dinnell. JP is a blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu and an MMA Veteran. He is a former U.S. Navy SEAL who served multiple tours of duty in Iraq. JP currently serves as a leadership instructor, speaker, strategic advisor and is the Director of Experiential Leadership Training programs for Echelon Front, which is led by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.

JP and I connected for the first time during the 2019 Origin Immersion Camp, and it was a great interview with lots of good takeaways.

At one moment during the interview, I asked him: What is one of the best advice that you have ever received on the battlefield that can be used in any area of your life. And his answer inspired me to title this episode STAY HUMBLE.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I share with you audio of Jocko Willink's wisdom on the topic of humility during his podcast with Echo Charles.

Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Books:

Rock Bottom to Rock Star

Tiny Habits

GDT#5 It’s not what happens to you, it’s what you do about it

Sun, 10 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Gustavo Dantas Thoughts (GDT) #5 It's not what happens to you, it's what you do about it.

Let's talk about your mindset during this pandemic. I'm going to share with you four critical thoughts that I took into consideration during this time to apply in my life, and hopefully, you can apply in yours. Enjoy!

Gustavo Dantas

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EP 99 - Success Takes Sacrifice | CTA Founder Caio Terra

Sun, 03 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400

EP 98 – Success Leaves Clues | Inferno Martial Arts Co-Owner Kaleb Plank

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 98 I'm your host Gustavo Dantas and today we have jiu-jitsu Black Belt Kaleb Plank. Kaleb is the co-owner of Inferno Martial Arts in Arkansas, which currently has three locations.

My takeaway from the interview came when he talked about modeling excellence, which inspired me to title this episode "Success leaves clues", which is a quote from the motivational speaker Tony Robbins.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic "Success Leaves Clues".

Stay tuned, right after Jiu-Jitsu Tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

www.jiujitsutribe.org

Resources:

The Ride of a Lifetime (Robert Iger)

The Talent Code (Daniel Coyle)

GDT#4 – A Happy Fighter is a Dangerous Fighter

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400

GD Thoughts #4 - "A happy fighter is a dangerous fighter."

Do you agree with this statement?

For those who are not aware, I've been interviewing competitors and coaches in English and Portuguese on my INSTAGRAM @gustavodantasbjj. This week I had the opportunity to chat with the young rising star Roberto Jimenez, who is only 19 years, and already has wins over names like the current IBJJF 2020 European Champions Keenan Cornelius and Felipe Andrew. During the chat, he shared his bjj mindset and said: "A happy fighter is a dangerous fighter."

On this eight-minute audio, I share with you the pain and pleasure principle in competition; after that, you decide if a happy fighter is a dangerous fighter or not.

Also, check out www.youtube.com/thebjjmentalcoach

and www.thebjjmentalcoach.com to learn more about the competition mindset. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

INSTAGRAM: @gustavodantasbjj

www.jiujitsutribe.org

EP 97 – Invest In Yourself | Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Owner Rafael Lovato

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 97 I'm your host Gustavo Dantas and today we have the greatest American jiu-jitsu competitor of all-time, the fourth-degree black belt, Rafael Lovato.

Rafael is an IBJJF Black Belt World Champion Gi & No-Gi and currently, he is the Bellator Middleweight Champion of the World. He is also the full-time owner, operator, and head instructor of Lovato's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Academy.

It was a great interview and the longest podcast to date. Rafael shared his early days of traveling around the World to train and to compete; and the early days of running the business.

My takeaway from the interview came when I noticed a significant pattern in his journey that inspired me to title this episode: "Invest in yourself."

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic of INVESTING IN YOURSELF.

Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

www.jiujitsutribe.org

EP 96 – Don’t Settle For Less Than You Deserve | Soul Fighters Co-Founder Bruno “Tank” Mendes

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 96 I'm your host Gustavo Dantas and today we have the 4th-degree black belt and co-founder of the Soul Fighter Jiu-Jitsu Associations, Bruno "Tank" Mendes.

He talked about the early days training in Brazil and eventually, his decision to move to the US to re-start his family's life. My takeaway from the interview came when we talked about staying in your comfort zone, which inspired me to title this episode: Don't Settle for Less than you deserve.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on my takeaway. Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. Oss!

Gustavo Dantas

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Book suggestion:

Measure What Matters (John Doerr)

EP 95 – Surround Yourself With The Right People | Gracie Arizona Owner Nathan Zigler

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 95. I'm your host Gustavo Dantas, and today we have Relson Gracie's 4th-degree black belt Nathan Zigler. He has owned Gracie Arizona for over twenty years, besides being the owner of Cooperhead CrossFit.

Nathan shared how organic was his process of making a living with jiu-jitsu. He just wanted to teach, and he didn't plan on having a jiu-jitsu business. However, his classes grew, and as he said, with a combination of luck, timing, hard work, and being surrounded by the right people, things started to shape up.

When I asked him about what piece of advice he would give to a younger version of himself, his answer inspired me to title this episode: "Surround yourself with the right people."

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic Surround yourself with the right people. Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!!

Gustavo Dantas

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EP 94 – Keep it simple | Hamilton Agency owner David Hamilton

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 94, I'm your host Gustavo Dantas and today we have the black belt David Hamilton. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia who has had a long and extensive career as an entrepreneur that has included owning a property management business, a real estate investor, and currently owns and operates an insurance agency.

He talked about the importance of embracing the process, in jiu-jitsu and business, instead of focusing on the outcome. He shared how crucial it was for him to have a mentor in his life that taught him many lessons, including the one that inspired me to title this podcast "Keep it simple".

Stick around for my final thought after the interview when I expand on the topic of Keeping it Simple. Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resource:

Rich Dad Poor Dad

E-Myth Revisited

How to win friends and influence people

EP 93 – Where There’s A Will There’s A Way | Legacy BJJ Owner Alberto Crane

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 93, I'm your host Gustavo Dantas and today we have the fourth-degree black belt Alberto Crane.

Alberto is a veteran of the UFC and former King of the Cage Champion, and he is the owner of Legacy BJJ in Burbank, California.

He shared about his competition career, the importance of creating systems in business, and my takeaway from the interview came when I asked him the best advice that he has ever received, and his answer inspired me to title this episode "Where there's a will there's a way."

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on this topic and share with you how I ended up in the United States using the "Where there's a will there is a way" mindset.Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

www.jiujitsutribe.org

www.thebjjmentalcoachpodcast.com

Resources:

www.legacybjj.com

Books:

Think and Grow Rich

E-Myth

EP 92 – What Is YOUR Legacy? Top Level Martial Arts owner Bill Jones

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 92 I'm your host Gustavo Dantas and today we have Bill Jones.

Bill is a 2nd-degree black belt and the owner of Top Level Martial Arts in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

He is a veteran of the United States Army who left a successful career at a Fortune 500 company to pursue his passion for teaching jiu-jitsu.

At the beginning of the interview, I asked him when was the moment that he had the spark to pursue his business? And his answer inspired me to title this episode What is your legacy?

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic of Legacy.

Stay tuned right after JJ Tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

www.jiujitsutribe.org

Resources:

www.toplevelmartialarts.com

Books:

Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman

GDT#3 – To Compete or Not To Compete?

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400

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 never competed before, they may ask: "That's it? Refine my game? What else? Why should I compete?"

In this audio, I will share with you other competition benefits', and how to deal with the negative voice that lives in your head 24/7 that could be even preventing you from signing up for a tournament.

Enjoy! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

www.jiujitsutribe.org

EP 91 – Be honest to yourself | Soul Fighters Co-Founder Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0400

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 takeaway from the interview was when he talked about being honest to yourself, which inspired me to title this episode "Be honest to yourself."

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic of being honest to yourself. Stay tuned right after Jiu-Jitsu Tribe message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

www.thebjjmentalcoachpodcast.com

www.jiujitsutribe.org

Resources:

https://www.atacademyaz.com

Book:

Dad tired and loving it - Jerrad Lopez

EP 90 – Growing & Evolving | SBG Athens Co-Owner Rory Singer

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0400

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.

My takeaway from the interview came at the beginning of the conversation when I asked him: "How does jiu-jitsu relate to life?" His answer inspired me to title this episode Growing & Evolving.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic Growing & Evolving. Stay tuned right after Jiu-Jitsu Tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources

https://athensfitnessandmma.com

EP 89 – Cultivating Patience | Westside MMA Co-Owner Roli Delgado

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0400

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.

When I asked him about a piece of advice to share with you to help you during your entrepreneurial journey. His answer inspired me to title this episode: Cultivating Patience.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic of Cultivating Patience. Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message.OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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EP 88 – Are you trying to please everybody? | Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu School Owner Adem Redzovic

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0400

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 mission statement for your business, and my takeaway from the interview came when I asked him about some of his entrepreneurial struggles. His answer inspired me to title this episode: "Are you trying to please everybody?"

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic of people-pleasing. Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!

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Nonprofit Jiu-Jitsu Tribe – www.jiujitsutribe.org

Resources:

https://www.rjjonline.com

EP 87 – Do you give to your community? | Da Firma Kimonos Company Owner Ricardo Tubbs

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Ricardo Tubbs is a black belt and the owner and instructor at Da Firma Training Center as well as Da Firma Kimono Company.

Ricardo did a great breakdown of the thirteen leadership principles from Collin Powell's book "It worked for me". He also talked about the importance of preparation.

My takeaway came from the interview came when he spoke of "Giving back to the community," which inspired me to title this episode "Do you give to your community?"

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview and I expand on this topic. Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

http:/:/www.dafirmabjj.com

Books:

It Worked for me - Collin Powell

It's your ship - Captain Michael Abrashoff

Here is the picture I promised from the Final thoughts:

Emerson and I in the Bahamas at the Judo Junior World Championship in October of 2018.

EP 86 – Do You Have a SMART Goal?

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Brian Edwards is a first-degree black belt an the owner of Swampfox Jiu-Jitsu in Florence, South Carolina. He is also the owner of Brian Edwards Insurance Agency and Brian Scott Properties.

He talked about the dedication and discipline necessary to run multiple businesses while raising five daughters with his wife. My takeaway from the interview came when he talked about Goal Setting, which inspired me to title this episode "Do you have a SMART goal?"

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the SMART Goal concept and how you can implement it in jiu-jitsu and life. Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast Website –

Nonprofit Jiu-Jitsu Tribe – www.jiujitsutribe.org

Resources:

http://swampfoxjiujitsu.com

Book suggestion:

Tools of Titans - Tim Ferris

The Art of Exceptional Living - Jim Rohn

Launching Your BJJ Competition Journey After 30 - "10 Steps to Maximize Your Tournament Experience"

EP 85 – Resilience in BJJ & Life | ATT Lowcountry Owner Malachy Friedman

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Today we have 2nd degree-black belt Malachy Friedman. Malachy is the owner of the ATT (American Top Team) Lowcountry in Charleston, South Carolina.

We talked about entrepreneurship, life, and we talked a lot about jiu-jitsu. Teaching and studying jiu-jitsu, Mindset, visualization, and injuries.

He has struggled with multiple delicate neck surgeries; however, his passion for teaching jiu-jitsu and his family keep bringing him back with incredible resilience to overcome his injuries to keep learning and sharing his knowledge with the BJJ community.

His story inspired me to title this episode: RESILIENCE IN BJJ & LIFE. Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I share with you three strategies to deal with injuries.

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast Website –

Nonprofit Jiu-Jitsu Tribe – www.jiujitsutribe.org

Resources:

The Power of Negative Thinking - Bobby Knight

Instagram: @att_lowcountry

EP 84 – Be True To Yourself | Danny Savery BJJ Academy Owner | Danny Savery

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 84, today we have the second-degree black belt Danny Savery. He is the owner and head instructor of Danny Savery BJJ academy. Danny also has 15 years' experience in law enforcement.

He talked about his challenging transition of being a police officer to being a full-time academy owner, and the passion and dedication that it takes to start your own business.

My takeaway from the interview came when he talked about being true to yourself, which inspired me to title the episode BE TRUE TO YOURSELF.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I give my two cents on the topic of authenticity. Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. Enjoy! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast Website –

Nonprofit Jiu-Jitsu Tribe – www.jiujitsutribe.org

Resources:

https://www.dannysaverybjj.com

Book recommendation:

Ravin Fans

EP 83 – Go For It! | MMA Leech founder Gustavo Gasperin

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0400

Gustavo Gasperin is a 3rd-degree black belt under Fabricio Werdum. He is a three-time No-Gi Master IBJJF World Champion.

Gustavo is the mind behind the website MMA Leech which is aimed at bringing BJJ and MMA content that includes multiple online courses and great free content to the obsessed student.

He talked about the early struggling days of the MMA Leech and the persistence involved to take his business to another level.

My takeaway from the interview came when I asked him what advice would he have given to the younger Gustavo when he started the MMA Leech, and his answer inspired me to title this episode "Go for it!".

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I share with you my two cents on the concept of going for it. Enjoy the podcast!

Gustavo Dantas

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Nonprofit Jiu-Jitsu Tribe - www.jiujitsutribe.org

Resources:

www.mmaleech.com

Book recommendation:

The Way of the superior man - David Deida

Becoming Super Natural - Joe Dispenza

EP 82 – Find Your Gift | Dogtopia of Westchase Owner Josh McLane

Sun, 22 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0400

Josh McLane is a blue belt from Robson Moura and the owner of Dogtopia of Westchase, a dog daycare located in Tampa, Florida.

He talked about being passionate about your business; he shared the struggles that he and his wife found at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey.

My takeaway from the interview came when he shared about finding your strengths and focus on it, which inspired me to title this episode FIND YOUR STRENGHT.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I share with you my experience with the book Josh recommended. Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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GDT #2 - Do You Believe In Superheroes?

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the BJJ Mental Coach Podcast GD Thoughts.

This is the first time since May 2018, when I started the podcast, that I chose not to release an interview, but for a great cause. I'm recording this audio in December of 2019 to share with you about my last trip to Brazil where I had the chance to hang out with two incredible superheroes and to bring more awareness about the nonprofit organization Jiu-Jitsu Tribe.

I titled this GDT, "Do you believe in superheroes?" and I hope you enjoy this audio. Check it out!

Gustavo Dantas

www.thebjjmentalcoachpodcast.com

EP 81 – The 80/20 Rule in BJJ & Life | Kit Dale Training Owner Kit Dale

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Kit Dale is an Australian Black Belt and the owner of www.kitdaletraining.com , which is one of the worlds leading online training resources for BJJ.

He spoke about overcoming self-limiting beliefs that held him back for many years, and how mentors helped him through this process.

He also talked about the importance of surrounding yourself with likeminded people. My takeaway from this episode came towards the end of the interview when he shared the 80/20 rule, which is also known as the Power Law or “Pareto Law”, and how he applies in jiu-jitsu and business, which inspired to title this episode The 80/20 Rule in BJJ & Life.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic of the 80/20 Rule and how you can apply in your life. Stay tuned right after Jiu-Jitsu Tribe’s message. OSS!

Enjoy the podcast!

Gustavo Dantas

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Book Resources:

4-hour workweek – Tim Ferris

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

EP 80 – Be Okay With Failure | Bit Discovery CEO Jeremiah Grossman

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Jeremiah Grossman is a jiu-jitsu black belt and serial entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Bit Discovery. He is a published author writing extensively on computer security.

He talked about practicing leadership; he also shared about the importance of balancing work and family time, and my takeaway from the interview came when we talked about failure, which inspired me to title this episode “Be okay with failure.”

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic that Failure is not just acceptable, it’s necessary for your personal growth.

Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe’s message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Book recommendation:

The Art of War – Sun Tzu

EP 79 - Be The Leader You Would Follow | TRUJITSU Founder Matt Baker

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 06:00:36 -0400

Matt Baker is a 3rd-degree black belt, a gold medalist at the 2019 IBJJF Masters World Championships and the owner of two academies in Bakersfield, California.

He talked about the passion that is required to run a business, how important it is to keep things simple, and my take away from the interview came when he talked about leadership, which inspired me to title this episode: “Be the leader you would follow.”

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the leadership topic and share with you the audio of two experts in leadership. Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe’s message.

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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www.trujitsu.com

EP 78 - BJJ & Law Enforcement Officers | Invictus LEO Co-founders Ari Knazan & Jason Rebsch

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 07:00:11 -0400

Ari Knazan and Jason Rebsch are Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts and police officers. They are the co-founders of Invictus LEO Jiu-Jitsu Collective.

Invictus’ vision is to help police officers and police departments worldwide adopt jiu-jitsu into their defensive training tactics and in turn, get more officers practicing jiu-jitsu.

The podcast is dedicated to entrepreneurs, business owners, and high performers; however, often, I also introduce you to guests who are the founders of nonprofit organizations and movement leaders, intending to help them to spread their message.

They talk about the passion behind this movement and how entrepreneurs must be passionate about their projects.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the title of this episode BJJ & Law Enforcement Officers.

Enjoy the Podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

www.invictusleo.com

EP 77 - If It Doesn't Challenge You, It Won't Change You | RMA Jiu-Jitsu Owner Marcelo Ribeiro

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 07:00:03 -0400

Marcelo Ribeiro is a 4th-degree black belt and the owner of RMA Jiu-Jitsu Academy with two locations in Nolensville, Tennessee.

He talked about the importance of consistency in everything you. He also shared about taking risks and my takeaway from the interview came when he said: “ANY CHANGE IS CHALLENGING”, which inspired me to title this episode: “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you”.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I share with you the wisdom of one of my favorite motivational speakers, the late Jim Rohn. I share with you a clip from one of his seminars in the early 80s’ with valuable information for you who are not only interested but committed to accept changes and new challenges.

Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe’s message. OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

www.rmajiujitsu.com

Book:

Zen in the Martial Arts – Joe Hyams

EP 76 - Finding Your Gift | Motivational Speaker Sean Fong

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 07:00:23 -0400

Sean Fong is a brown belt from Gracie Barra, an athlete, Coach, and Motivational Speaker.

He was an Australian Para-Olympic swimmer who set a world record in the 100M Butterfly Short Course in para-swimming and He is also a gold medalist at the Abu Dhabi World Pro of Para Jiu-Jitsu.

Besides sharing his inspirational story of what happened to him when he was only seven years old that resulted in missing two of his limbs, He talked about courage not being the absence of fear, but feeling the fear and doing it anyway. He shared his competition mindset, which is very aligned with the message of the BJJ mental coach program.

He also talked about the importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses. My takeaway from the interview came from when he talked about the best advice that he has ever received, which came from his mother and inspired me to title this episode FINDING YOUR GIFT.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic of Finding your gift. Stay tuned right after Jiu-Jitsu Tribe’s message.

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Book recommendation:

Tribe of Mentors – Tim Ferris

Instagram: @seanfonggb

EP 75 - Let Your Passion Monetize You | Machado BJJ Australasia Founder John Will

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 06:00:37 -0400

John Will is a black belt from Rigan Machado and Australia’s first Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. He has been an instructor to various law enforcement and military organizations throughout the world and consults and delivers instructor training for more than 100 schools worldwide.

He talked about some of the lessons that he learned from jiu-jitsu,

He shared about the importance of knowing what you want and especially what you don’t want. And my takeaway from the interview came when he said:

“Let your passion monetize you”, which inspired me to title the episode the same phrase.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on this topic. Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! You can contact me any time at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

https://www.bjj.com.au

Books:

If you want to be happy don’t go to school – Robert Kiyosaki

The Richest Man in Babylon – George Clayson

EP 74 - Executing On Your Knowledge | BJJ Conquest Owner Vicente Jr.

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 07:00:01 -0400

Vicente Junior is a 4th Degree Black Belt and the co-founder of BJJ Conquest, which has multiple academies in Maryland.

He talked about running his association in the U.S. and in Brazil, he also shared about the importance of treating your business like is a business instead of a hobby, otherwise, you will be compensated financially as a hobby.

And my take away from the interview came when we talked about how crucial it is to acquire knowledge, however, even more important than learning is applying what you’re learning, which inspired me to title this episode: Executing on your knowledge.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on this topic and share with you the concept of the Librarian of the Mind and the Warrior of the Mind.

Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show; you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

www.bjjconquest.com

Book:

The Power of Habit – Charles Duhigg

EP 73 - Hungry For Success | Brazil 021 Co-Founder Hannette Staack

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 18:28:33 -0400

Hannette Stack is an IBJJF Hall of Fame and Co-Founder of Brazil 021 School of Jiu-Jitsu.

She talked about how jiu-jitsu teaches you how to become more resilient in life; we talked about the growth and the fixed mindset and my takeaway from the interview came when I asked her how was her mindset when she came to pursue her dream in the United States, and her answered inspired me to title this episode: “Hungry for Success”

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic Hungry for Success. I attempted something different in the end, and I hope you enjoy it. I would love to hear your feedback about it. You can send me a message on Instagram @gustavodantasbjj or info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the interview! OSS!

Gusta Dantas

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Resources:

Brazil 021 Headquarters in Chicago, IL

Instagram: @hannettestaack

Book Recommendation:

Mindset – Carol Dweck

Relentless – Tim Grover

EP 72 - Avoiding the "If Only" Mindset | Pendergrass MA Academy owners Guy & Rob Pendergrass

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 07:00:09 -0400

Guy and Rob Pendergrass are black belts from Gustavo Machado and they are co-owners and operators of the Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts.

This was the first time I interviewed two people at the same time, and I believe that you will enjoy this format.

They shared their thirty years of Martial Arts experience, they talked about treating your business like a business, not as a hobby.

And My main takeaway from the interview came when we talked about what they called the “‘if only” Mindset. If only I had more money, If only I had more time, If I only were more intelligent, If only I had started earlier…and so on, which inspired me to title this episode AVOIDING THE “IF ONLY” MINDSET.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on how to avoid the “If Only” Mindset.

Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show; you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

www.bjjnc.com

Books:

E-Myth Revisited – Michael Gerber

The Myth of Multitasking – Dave Crenshaw

EP 71 - Sharpening Your Skills For Security | BJJ Fanatics Co-founder Michael Zenga

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 07:00:37 -0400

Michael Zenga is a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, and the co-founder of BJJ Fanatics, a premier source for instructional digital videos and DVDs in the world.

I mentioned during the interview that it was the second time we talked about BJJ Fanatics in the Podcast. The first time was on episode number six when I interviewed the IBJJF Hall of Fame Competitor, Bernardo Faria, who is his business partner. Great episode, check it out when you have a chance.

He talked about the importance of customer service, he shared about his habit of being curious, which means, always seeking knowledge, and my takeaway from the interview came when we talked about security in your professional career, which inspired me to title this episode: “Sharpening your skills for security.”

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I share with you three factor that can determine your professional success and financial security.

Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show; you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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WWW.BJJFANATICS.COM

Book Recommendation:

The 4-hour workweek – Tim Ferris

EP 70 - Gritty Mindset | Jitz University Founder Cris Rodriguez

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 07:00:02 -0400

Cris Rodriguez is a 2nd-degree Black Belt. She is the co-owner of Gracie PAC MMA in Tampa, Florida, the founder of Jitz University 2.0 and the CEO of Gro Pro Digital Marketing agency.

She talked about the imposter syndrome, the importance of finding a mentor that is living the life you want to live,
and the concept of the three “T’s” to success.

My takeaway from the interview came when I asked her: how does jiu-jitsu relate to life? And her answer inspired to title this episode “Gritty Mindset”. (G-R-I-T-T-Y)

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I share with you a concept from the best selling book “Grit: The power of passion and perseverance” by Angela Duckworth.

Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show; you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the Podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Sources:

www.jitzuniversity.com
www.groproagency.com

Book recommendation:

Traction by Gino Wickman

EP 69 - Balancing Perfectionism | Rolles Gracie Academy Owner Rolles Gracie

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 07:00:51 -0400

Rolles Gracie is a 4th degree Black Belt who owns and operates the Rolles Gracie Academy in Old Bridge, New Jersey and he is the president of Kasai Elite Grappling Championships.

He shared how jiu-jitsu is a tool that everyone could use in their lives and that he became a good problem solver because of it. He also talked about how loving what you do won’t necessarily guarantee you success, even though it is a crucial element for success.

My takeaway from the interview came when we talked about perfectionism, which inspired me to title this episode “Balancing Perfectionism.”

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I share with you the concept of the three rational “R’s”, a concept that can help you, or someone you know, to balance perfectionism.

Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show; you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast!

Gustavo Dantas

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https://rollesgracieacademy.com

EP 68 - Solving Problems Using a BJJ Mindset | MCBJJ Owner Marcio "Pe de Pano" Cruz

Sun, 08 Sep 2019 07:00:32 -0400

Marcio “Pe de Pano” Cruz is a 5th-degree black belt, a six-time IBJJF World Champion, ADCC world champion, and a UFC veteran. He owns and operates two academies in Florida.

He shared how he transferred his competition mindset to business. He talked about taking responsibility and stopping blaming others for your own mistakes, something that he mentioned he did himself early in his career.

My takeaway from the interview came right at the beginning of the interview when I asked how jiu-jitsu relates to life, and his answer was the ability to solve problems, which inspired me to title this episode: “Solving problems using a BJJ Mindset”.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I share with you 4 Steps to solving any business problem.

Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show; you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast!

Gustavo Dantas

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www.marciocruzbjj.com

GDT #1 - 2019 Origin USA Immersion Camp Review

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 21:37:38 -0400

GD thoughts #1 – 2019 Origin USA Immersion Camp in Maine from August 25th to the 31st. These audios won’t be as consistent as the interviews; however, when I have something to say I will let you know through the GDT

Gustavo Dantas

www.originmaine.com

EP 67 - The Obstacle Is The Way | Hyperfly CEO Pascal Pakter

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 07:00:37 -0400

Pascal Pakter is the CEO of Hyperfly, one of the leading gi and apparel companies in the world.

He shared his early age entrepreneurial experiences as a kid; he talked about the importance of knowing yourself and why you want to become an entrepreneur and my takeaway from the interview was when he spoke about the struggles of entrepreneurship, which inspired me to title this episode The Obstacle is the way, which is the name of Ryan Holiday’s book, a book that Pascal mentioned during the interview.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the three essential concepts of the book The Obstacle is the way.

Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show; you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast!

Gustavo Dantas

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Sources

www.hyperfly.com

Books

The Obstacle is the Way

Relentless

Jonathan Livingston Seagul

EP 66 - Find Your Passion & Live It! | Tinguinha BJJ Owner Mauricio "Tinguinha" Mariano

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 07:00:08 -0400

Mauricio “Tinguinha” Mariano is a 5th-degree back belt, the owner of Tinguinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Yorba Linda, California, and also the national director for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for all UFC Gyms.

He talked about the importance of having mentors in your life, his struggle with asking for help, which I resonate very much so and my take away from the interview was when I asked him about a suggestion to all aspiring entrepreneurs, and his answer inspired me to title this episode: “Find your passion and live it.”

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I talk about the correlation between passion and authenticity.

Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show; you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Sources:

https://www.tinguinha.com

Book suggestion:

How to win friends and influence people

EP 65 - Developing Your Mental Fortitude | Dr. Yasi Fit Founder Yasi Pujols

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 07:00:04 -0400

Yasi Pujols is a purple belt under Pablo Silva and has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Texas in Austin. Yasi works with BJJ athletes to overcome anxiety and performance nerves.

This episode we talked a little bit more about Jiu-Jitsu then usual, she shared her competition experiences and dealing with performance anxiety. She also talked about the importance of aspiring or experienced entrepreneurs to understand WHY they do what they do.

My take away came right at the beginning of the interview when I asked: “How do you feel jiu-jitsu relates to life?” And her answer inspired me to title this episode Developing your mental fortitude.

Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show; you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Sources:

https://www.facebook.com/dr.yasifit/

Book: Think and Growth Rich

EP 64 - Psychology of Champions | IBJJF Hall of Fame Lucas Lepri

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 07:00:45 -0400

Lucas Lepri is a nine-time black belt World Champion(Gi & No-Gi) who is in the Hall of Fame of the IBJJF.

He talked about the struggles of balancing being a professional athlete, a husband, and father, and a business owner.

During the interview, he mentioned that after he won his first black belt World title in 2007, he started to pressure himself in competitions saying things like: “Now, I’m a World Champion, I have to win. I’m expected to win. My sponsors expect me to win. I can’t lose to this guy or that guy…”

For the next six years, Lucas got stuck on this mindset until he started to train his mind with the book PSYCHOLOGY OF CHAMPIONS, which helped him to perform to the best of his abilities again, not losing a match at the World Championship from 2014 to 2019.

And inspired by his book’s suggestion, I decided to title this episode Psychology of Champions. And for my final thoughts after the interview, I read the book to share with you my takeaway, but hopefully, you get inspired to read the book as well and implement some of the tactics of the Psychology of Champions.

Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show; you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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https://lepribjjonline.com
https://lepribjj.com

Book Suggestion:

Psychology of Champions

EP 63 - Focusing On The Process | Brazil 021 Co-Founder Andre Terencio

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 07:00:45 -0400

Andre Terencio is a fourth-degree black belt Andre Terencio, the co-founder of Brazil-021 School of Jiu-Jitsu, with multiple locations in the U.S, Canada, and Brazil, he is also the co-founder of the Brazil-021 Social Project.

He shared the importance of persistence and practice in everything you do, he shared a couple of success stories from the Brazil-021 Social Project, and my takeaway from the interview was when I asked him about a piece of advice he would give to the younger Andre when he moved to the United States, and his answer inspired me to title this episode Focusing on the process.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on my takeaway with you. Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show; you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

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http://www.brazil021.com/

Book Recommendation:

Mindset (Carol Dweck)

EP 62 - Be Committed To Your Vision | IBJJF Black Belt World Champion Mahamed Aly

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 07:00:57 -0400

Mahamed Aly is an IBJJF Black Belt Adult World Champion Gi & No-Gi. He shared the early days of his career, the challenge of balancing the life of a professional athlete while building his personal brand and spending time with his family.

During the interview, the word commitment popped up a few times, which inspired me to title this episode: “Be committed to your vision.”

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I share my takeaway with you. Stay tuned right after Jiu-Jitsu Tribe’s message.

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Mahamed Aly YouTube Channel
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Book recommendation: Psychology of Champions (David Ryback)

EP 61 - Making a business partnership work | DDn'Co Lifestyle Co-owner Andre "Dedeco" Almeida

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 07:00:42 -0400

Andre “Dedeco” Almeida is a fifth-degree black belt serial entrepreneur. Besides being the co-owner of the New England United BJJ Team, he is the co-founder of Origin USA, along with Pete Roberts, our guest from episode number five, and MOST recently the co-owner of DDn’Co LifeStyle Clothing Brand.

He shared his early days teaching in Brazil then eventually the tough transition to the United States and also about partnerships in business, which inspired me to title this episode MAKING A BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP WORK.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic and share with you 7 Tips for Making a Business Partnership Work.

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Sources:

DDnCo Lifestyle Clothing Brand – https://www.ddnco.com/collections/ddnco

Origin USA – https://originmaine.com

Book – Start with why (Simon Sinek)

Podcast – Hands and Daylight Podcast

EP 60 - Strengthening Your Relationships | RMNU Ireland Owner Justin McGibbon

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 07:00:34 -0400

Justin McGibbon is a brown belt in jiu-jitsu under the ibjjf hall of Famer Robson Moura. Besides running his academy, the RMNU Ireland, he also works as an operations manager at a private investigations firm.

He shared the struggles of balancing two jobs and family time since he is married with two kids. The connection between decision making in life and jiu-jitsu, and my take away from the interview was when I asked him some of the struggles so far in his entrepreneurial journey, and his answer inspired me to title this episode Strengthening your Relationships.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on this topic sharing with you a principle from the book How to win friends & influence people by Dale Carnegie.

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www.rmnuireland.com

Book suggestions

Think and grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

4-Hour Workweek – Tim Ferris

Crush it – Gary Vaynerchuk

EP 59 - Have YOU Been Practicing Humility? | Tampa Gunfights owner Gino Collura

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 07:00:17 -0400

Gino Collura is a serial entrepreneur and consultant who owns GRIT Ready (Ground Ready International Training), GRIT Combatives, and Tampa Gunfights.

He talked about the importance of entrepreneurs to keep in mind the big picture, why you are doing what you’re doing. Also, the critical concept of the visionary and the integrator in entrepreneurship, and my take away from the interview was when I asked him:

What is one high-performance habit that you practice daily? And his answer was HUMILITY, which inspired me to title this episode “Have YOU been practicing humility?”

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic of humility.

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https://www.gritready.com
https://tampagunfights.com

EP 58 - Big Challenge Equals Big Opportunity | GB Regional Director Vinicius "Draculino"

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 07:00:51 -0400

Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhaes is a 5th-degree black belt from Carlos Gracie, Jr. He currently lives in Texas and owns three academies. He is the Regional Director for Gracie Barra in the state of Texas.

He talked about the importance of having a mentor and listening to this mentor;

He shared his early days in jiu-jitsu, from moving to Belo Horizonte accepting Carlos Gracie Jr.’s Challenge to open the first Gracie Barra school out of Rio de Janeiro, to eventually take an even bigger challenge, which was moving to the United States and take his professional career to another level, which inspired me to title this episode:

“Big Challenge equals Big Opportunity.”

Stick around after the interview when I share my final thoughts of the episode with you.

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EP 57 - Complacency Breeds Failure | Transcend Marketing Agency founder Tony Amigleo

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 07:00:07 -0400

Tony Amigleo is a purple belt in Jiu-jitsu and is the founder of Transcend Agency, a marketing company that has worked with clients such as the UFC, Nike, GoPro, EA Sports, ESPN, and Fox Sports to name a few.

He talked about the never give up attitude in jiu-jitsu and life, the importance of accountability partners in your personal and professional life. My main takeaway from the interview is when he said: “Complacency breeds failure”, which inspired me to title this episode the exact same quote.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic Complacency breeds failure.

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EP 56 – The Win-Win Mindset | Waltz Construction CEO Matt Waltz

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 07:00:55 -0400

Matt Waltz is a purple belt in jiu-jitsu the owner of Waltz Construction, a company with 35 employees that generates revenue of over nine-figures a year, plus he is the co-founder of Harvest & Recreation Inc., one of the largest and most successful dispensaries in the country.

He talked about how fear of failure prevents so many people from pursuing their entrepreneurial visions and how lack of focus almost put Waltz Construction out of business.

When I asked him about the best advice he has ever received, his answer inspired me to title this episode, the win-win mindset. Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the concept of the win-win mindset.

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EP 55 - Become Obsessed With Your Passion | BJJ Commentator Riccardo Ammendolia

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 07:00:55 -0400

Riccardo Ammendolia is a first-degree black belt from the Mendes Brothers and a jiu-jitsu competition commentator since 2009.

He talked about pursuing his passion for promoting jiu-jitsu, not only with teaching but especially with commentating tournaments. And my takeaway came when I asked him what advice would he give to someone who is pursuing a unique career, and he said: Become obsessed with your passion, which inspired the title of this episode.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview at [1:05:27] when I expand the concept of becoming obsessed with your passion.

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EP 54 - The Hustler's Mindset | Braus Fight Founder Renato Santos

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 07:00:04 -0400

Renato Santos is a brown belt in jiu-jitsu and the owner Braus fight a BJJ gi company that also offers lifestyle apparel based in Australia.

He talked about the importance of giving back, and Renato is walking the walk with his program “Rolling for a Reason”, an initiative to support underprivileged or disabled children, teens and adults around the world.

He mentioned about taking calculated risks in your business, and my takeaway from the interview was the hustler’s mindset, which inspired the title of episode 54, the hustler’s mindset.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview at [44:28] when I expand on this topic.

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www.brausfight.com

EP 53 - It's Not About You! | Mighty Oaks Foundation Founder Chad Robichaux

Sun, 26 May 2019 07:00:38 -0400

Chad Robichaux is a third-degree black belt, former MMA pro fighter and a former Force Recon Marine who served eight deployments in Afghanistan.

He is the president and founder of Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading nonprofit organization serving the military community

He shared his struggles with PTSD that inspired him to create the Mighty Oaks Foundation and help other veterans since at least twenty veterans commit suicide daily in the United States.

He also mentioned the importance of being intentional with everything you do in your life, and his main message is:

“It’s not about you; it’s about others,” which inspired me to title this episode, “It’s not about you.” Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic.

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www.mightyoaksfoundation.org

EP 52 - There is No Glory Without Sacrifice | Ares BJJ Co-Founder Samir Chantre

Sun, 19 May 2019 07:00:06 -0400

Samir Chantre is a third-degree black belt, 3-time IBJJF No-Gi World Champion, and the co-founder of Ares BJJ Association.

He shared his struggles about running his school, he talked a lot about perseverance, and mentioned the best advice he has ever received “There is no glory without sacrifice.”, which inspired the title of this podcast.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview ( [1:07:50]) when I share with you a concept from the best selling book “Grit: the power of passion and perseverance” by Angela Duckworth, since it was the main topic of the interview.

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http://www.aresbjj.com

Follow up links for the final thoughts:

EP 51 - Stroke From Chokes | Nova Gyms Co-Owner Chris Martin

Sun, 12 May 2019 07:00:17 -0400

Chris Martin is the owner of two academies called Nova Gyms In Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The main reason why he was interviewed on the podcast was not because of his business, but for the intention of bringing awareness to the jiu-jitsu community about a very delicate and rare topic, stroke from chokes, since in 2017, he suffered a massive brain stroke from a choke.

We did talk about entrepreneurship as well; however, as I mentioned, the intention of this interview is to bring awareness to this matter.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview. Today I don’t have too much to share with you on this topic during the final thoughts. I’m not a doctor, and neither has experienced anything close to it. If you would like to learn more about this issue, the best thing is for you to listen to Chris’ interview and to research more online.

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https://medium.com/@bizjitsu

EP 50 - Special first year anniversary episode

Sun, 05 May 2019 07:00:15 -0400

Welcome to episode 50, and today I have a special episode for you!

The BJJ Mental Coach podcast is completing one year, and I decided to share with you some highlights of this journey of the 50 episodes so far.

As you already know if you have been listening to the podcast, I have some key questions that I ask the guests and I today our team chose six inspiring answers from different guests to share with you, plus two final thoughts. It was not an easy task because there were so many answers to inspire, impact and improve your life in some way, but we had to make the difficult cut, and I hope you enjoy refreshing some of the interviews.

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EP 49 - Educate Yourself | Schultz Consulting Group Founder Scott Schultz

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 07:00:38 -0400

Scott Schultz is a former professional football player, a blue belt in jiu-jitsu and the owner Schultz Consulting Group Inc.

He shared a few concepts that he learned from his football coaches during his career and he also mentioned that in different moments of his life the decision making of learning new skills and acquiring new knowledge was the game changer fact in his life, which inspired me to title this episode: Educate yourself!

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on the topic Educate yourself.

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EP 48 - Fail Fast, Fail Often | RevuKangaroo Co-founder Josh Kelly

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 07:00:18 -0400

Josh Kelly is a black belt in jiu-jitsu and the Co-Founder of RevuKangaroo, the world’s leading reputation management system, among multiple business ventures.

Josh talked about the importance of simplifying your business procedures, how entrepreneurs should be building their personal brands and he also mentioned how he applies consistently the “Fail Fast and Fail Often” mentality which inspired the title of the podcast.

Check out my final thoughts after the interview at [58:57], where I expand on the concept Fail Fast, Fail Often.

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https://www.revukangaroo.com

EP 47 - Prepare For The Worst & Hope For The Best | GRIPS Chief Marketing Officer Ranson Shepherd

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 07:00:06 -0400

Ranson Shepherd is a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, the chief marketing officer of GRIPS, a Grappling and MMA Apparel company and also the co-founder of Pegasus Nevada, a cannabis cultivation business.

He talked about the importance of mentors in your life, about taking risks and when he shared about one of his biggest entrepreneurial struggles and what did he learn from it inspired the title of the podcast: Prepare for the Worst & Hope for the best.

Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on his optimistic mindset. Here is the link that I mentioned during the final thoughts: https://tinyurl.com/y685e529

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EP 46 - Facing Your Problems Head On | Roots Athletics Owner Kristian Woodmansee

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 07:00:21 -0400

Kristian Woodmansee is a black belt from Andre Galvao and the owner of Roots Athletics in Philadelphia, an Atos Affiliate school.

He shared the struggle of finding balance in running a business while still competing in world-class level and he talked about the topic that he often shares with his students that inspired the title of the podcast: Facing your problems head-on.

After the interview during the final thoughts, I expand on the concept of not turning your back to your problems and to face your challenges head-on.

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www.rootsphilly.com

EP 45 - Have You Been Progressing In Life? | ChillFit Cryo owner Paul Manganaro

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 07:00:12 -0400

Paul Manganaro is a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and he is the owner of ChillFit Cryotherapy in Tempe, Arizona.

After 20 years in the corporate world, he decided to progress to an even more significant challenge and took on entrepreneurship.

A common word that Paul brought up during the interview was progress. Even when he was in the corporate world he was always looking for progress, which inspired me to ask you:

“Have you been progressing in life?”, which is the title of the podcast.

After the interview, stick around for my final thoughts. I’m going to expand on the idea Paul presented and how this can progress or progress even more your life.

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https://www.chillfitcryo.com

EP 44 - How To Get Your Name Out | Carper Communications founder Marshal Carper

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 07:00:49 -0400

Marshal Carper is a brown belt in jiu-jitsu, an author, and he is the founder of Carper Communications, a content marketing agency. The main topic of this episode is marketing and sales.

When I asked Marshal about a piece of advice for you, the listener, on how to get your name out, his answer inspired me to title the podcast “How to get your name out” and I decided to expand on his message during the final thoughts after the interview, which I hope to inspire, impact and or improve your life in some way.

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EP 43 - Are you a High-Performer? High Performance Coach Chuck Rylant

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 07:00:59 -0400

Chuck Rylant is a brown belt in jiu-jitsu, an author, a high-performance coach with law enforcement and finance background. When I asked him about one high-performance habit that he practices daily, his answer inspired the title of the podcast “Are you a high-performer?”

For those who don’t know I’m a Certified High-Performance Coach under the High-Performance Institute from Brendon Burchard. In the final thoughts, I’m going to share with you three questions from a specific session of the 12-week program of High-Performance Coaching for you to reflect and hopefully to act on the information.

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EP 42 - The Art of Learning | Inverted Gear founder Nelson Puentes

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 07:00:45 -0400

Nelson Puentes is a black belt in jiu-jitsu and the founder of Inverted Gear. He started the company from his parents’ basement in 2012 and has grown the company to an international brand in 2019.

Great conversation and at one point I asked him about a piece of advice to the listeners, and his answer inspired the title of the podcast The Art of learning.

At the end of the interview, I expand on his concept based on an amazing book by Josh Waitzkin called the Art of Learning. I share with you three concepts featured in the book and how you can utilize in your journey.

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www.invertedgear.com

EP 41 - ReceivingFeedback Like a Champ | Ed May Canvas Co-Founder Ed May

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 07:00:04 -0400

Ed May is an artist from California’s Bay Area and a blue belt in jiu-jitsu. He owns and operates edmaycanvas.com where high-quality reproductions of his art are sold as well as high-end commissions of original fine art.

He shared about working full time on his living and part-time on his dream, as the late motivational speaker Jim Rohn used to say, and about following your heart.

My main take away was when he talked about a brutally honest feedback he received, how impacted him and how can impact you when you receive future input, which was the inspiration of the title of this podcast: Receiving feedback like a champ.

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EP 40 - Surround Yourself With Like-Minded People | Alvarez BJJ Founder Danny Alvarez

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 07:00:20 -0400

Danny Alvarez is a third-degree black belt under Bruno Bastos, and currently, in 2019, he is the number one master 3 black belt pound for pound in the IBJJF Rankings and he is the owner of Alvarez BJJ in Arlington, TX.

Danny left the corporate world in 2008 to pursue his dream and never looked back, and today he is going to share his story with you.

He talked about the never quit mentality, the importance of investing in yourself, time and or money and my main take away from the conversation, the title of the episode, Surround yourself with like-minded people.

After the interview stick around for my final thoughts where I expand on the topic. I research, create the content and deliver to you.

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EP 39 - What are you investing your time on? | AmaZix Head of Advisory Jose Macedo

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 07:00:04 -0400

Jose Macedo is a Portuguese entrepreneur, a jiu-jitsu purple belt, and a former professional poker player who as able to turn an initial deposit of 30 dollars into over 1.5 million dollars. Currently, besides owning multiple businesses, Jose is involved with Cryptocurrency. He is a partner and head of the advisory team at AmaZix

He shared interesting points between poker and jiu-jitsu similarities’, self-control and the importance of getting involved with businesses that you’re passionate about, so you can spend your time doing things that engage and fulfill you.

At one point he mentioned an interview with Elon Musk, the creator of Tesla and Space X. Elon’s answer to the question inspired the title of the podcast, What are you investing your time on?

After the interview, during my final thoughts, I will expand on this topic at [40:16].

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EP 38 - Finding Harmony in Work and Life | BJJ Tour founder Claudio Franca

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 07:00:57 -0400

Claudio Franca is a six-degree black belt, the creator of BJJ Tour, which has events all over the United States and he also runs three jiu-jitsu academies.

He talked about the jiu-jitsu early days’ in California, the importance of resilience and finding harmony in your work and life.

At the end of the episode, during my final thoughts ([48:12]), I share with you six ideas to help you during your journey of finding harmony in your work and life.

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Gustavo Dantas

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EP 37 - Building Your Relationships | KJG Productions founder Kevin-James Gonzalez

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 07:00:34 -0400

Kevin-James is a black belt in jiu-jitsu from Checkmat and he has over 30 years’ experience as an entrepreneur in the mortgage and real estate business.

He is the founder and CEO of KJG Productions, which provides a social media platform for realtors.

He talked about the importance of residual income & multiple revenue streams, he mentioned how “Skills pay the bills”, and building relationships, which inspired the title of the podcast BUILDING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS.

Make sure to stick around for my final thoughts after the interview ([52:32]), when I share with you a couple of stories and a concept from one of the most influential books of all time that will help you during the process of building your relationships.

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Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

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Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

www.kevinjamesgonzalez.com

EP 36 - Becoming a True Master | Fight Sports founder Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 07:00:50 -0400

Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu is a fourth degree black belt, four time no gi world champion and also the 2013 ADCC Absolute Submission Wrestling World champion. “Cyborg” currently owns and operates Fight Sports in Miami, Florida.

He talked about living in congruence with your values, the importance of consistency in everything you do, and my inspiration for the title of the podcast, becoming a true master.

Becoming a true master, something that he learned from his father, requires you to explore life, get out of your shell, get comfortable in uncomfortable situations, basically living, learning and eventually passing to others.

The final thoughts of the interview are dedicated to becoming a true master and I share a concept from one of my favorite books, that goes in alignment with the topic of becoming a true master of yourself at [49:10].

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Gustavo Dantas

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www.fightsportsmiami.com

EP 35 - Can YOU do it? | Roy Dean Academy founder Roy Dean

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 07:00:01 -0400

Roy Dean is a third degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he also holds black belts in Judo, Aikido and Japanese Jiu-jitsu. He is the founder of Roy Dean Academy, which includes a network of academies around the world.

Roy talked about being a life long learner and about the not so glamorous side of entrepreneurship and its struggles.

He also mentioned that when he decided to escape from the 9 to 5 rat race and he said to himself: “If others can do it, I can do it.”, which inspired me to ask you: If others can do it, Can YOU do it?

Make sure to listen to my final thoughts at the end of the interview ([45:58]) where I expand on the title of the podcast “Can YOU do it?”

Subscribe to www.thebjjmentalcoachpodcast.com and receive for FREE the e-book version of my book “Launching your BJJ Competition Journey after 30” 10 Steps to maximize your tournament experience. It’s also available on amazon.com for $14.95 and you can get for free when you subscribe to our website.

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources

www.roydean.tv

EP 34 - Some times You're the Hammer, Some times You're the Nail | Digitsu Co-Founder Charlie Liu

Sun, 13 Jan 2019 16:00:51 -0400

Charlie is a black belt in jiu-jitsu and he is the co-founder of digitsu, a multi-platform video instructional company that serves the jiu-jitsu community.

Charlie shared about his struggles with time management, perfectionism and the importance of continuous learning, which inspired the title of the podcast “Some times you’re the hammer, some times you’re the nail”, which was an advice that he received from a well known instructor, and during my final thoughts after the interview ([1:06:24]) I expand on the concept. “Some times you’re the hammer, some times you’re the nail”.

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Enjoy the podcast! OSS

Gustavo Dantas

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www.digitsu.com

EP 33 - You Reap What You Sow | Cutting Edge BJJ Founder Josef Manuel

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 13:00:16 -0400

Josef Manuel is a third degree black belt under Robson Moura, the owner of Cutting Edge BJJ and the creator of Choke Lab.

He talked about Personal Growth in Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of always helping others and he also shared the concept: “Planters are reapers”. He mentioned how he listened to the late motivational speaker Jim Rohn sharing this concept, which inspired the title of this episode, “You Reap What You Sow”.

At the end of the interview ([56:14]), I share my final thoughts from the episode with you, and teach personal development based on my takeaway from the interview.

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

www.cuttingedgebjj.com
www.instagram.com/choke_lab

EP 32 - The Way of The Warrior | Valente Brothers Co-Founder Pedro Valente

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 22:00:34 -0400

Pedro Valente is the co-founder of the Valente Brothers along with his brothers Gui and Joaquim. Pedro’s father, Pedro Valente, Sr., received his Red Belt directly from Helio Gracie.

He talked about the importance of Mentorship, Jiu-Jitsu Philosophy, and the Valente Brothers 753 Code’s connection with the way of the warrior

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [1:10:16] where I share my takeaways and teach personal development.

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Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

www.valentebrothers.com
www.753code.com

EP 31 - Finding Your True Path | Mastermind BJJ founder Elliott Bayev

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 22:00:57 -0400

Elliot Bayev is a first-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the owner of OpenMat mixed martial arts in Toronto, Canada. He also runs Mastermind BJJ – Private BJJ Training And Retreats for Entrepreneurs.

Elliot talked about the correlation between the growth mindset and jiu-jitsu. He also talked about Burn out and optimism, and my main take away from the interview which is the title of this episode, “Finding Your True Path”.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [45:22] where I share my takeaways and teach personal development.

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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www.elliotbayev.com

EP 30 - Concussions in Jiu-Jitsu | Founder of BJJ United Jared Weiner

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 22:00:09 -0400

Jared Weiner is a 4^thdegree Black Belt and he is the owner and head instructor of BJJ United, a school in Philadelphia he founded in 2002.

He talks about dealing with this challenging experience of post-concussion syndrome that can happen to anyone training, and he also shared his struggles from the early days as a brand new business however the main topic of this episode is about bringing awareness to concussions.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [40:50] where I share my takeaways and teach personal development.

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Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

www.bjjunited.com
INSTAGRAM – @bjj_united

EP 29 - Developing Your Beginner's Mind | Jiu-Jitsu Brotherhood Co-Founder Nic Gregoriades

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 22:00:59 -0400

Nic Gregoriades is a 3rd degree black belt who holds the honor of being the first person Roger Gracie promoted to black belt. He is the co-founder of the Jiu-Jitsu Brotherhood and the author of The Black Belt Blueprint.

Nic mentioned about the importance of putting systems in place in basically everything you do, especially in business. He also mentioned about the importance of Meditation and the title of the podcast “Developing your beginner’s mind”.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [56:20] where I share my takeaways and teach personal development.

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

https://www.jiujitsubrotherhood.com
INSTAGRAM @jiu_jitsu_brotherhood
The Art of Learning (Josh Waitzkin) – http://www.joshwaitzkin.com/josh-books-dvds-software/
Josh Waitzkin’s Tai Chi competition footage – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOYfxSvSc0Y

EP 28 - Taking Your Authenticity To Another Level | Vitaco Health Group President Matt Huttner

Sun, 02 Dec 2018 22:00:41 -0400

Matt Huttner is a 1st degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the President of Vitaco Health Group.

He talked about how executions trumps strategy, the importance of believing in your self and he also shared a tool that helps people better understand their relationship with themselves, self-awareness and others, social awareness, the Johari Window. Matter of fact on my final thoughts after the interview at [43:42], I expand even more on the Johari Window.

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Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Johari Window, the concept shared by Matt Huttner.

EP 27 - The Power Law in Entrepreneurship | Gruvi CEO Ben Johnson

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 22:00:05 -0400

Ben Johnson is a brown belt in BJJ and the CEO of Gruvi, a digital marketing agency based out of Denmark.

Ben talked about how helpful it is having the staff take Personality tests to maximize their capabilities. He also talked about scheduling time to think about your life, personal and professionally, and the title of the podcast the Power Law, also called the 80/20 Rule or “Pareto Law”.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [53:00] minutes where I share my takeaways and teach personal development.

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Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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EP 26 - Taking Ownership of Your Business | Kountermove Co-Founder Brian Knapp

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 22:00:59 -0400

Brian Knapp is a black belt in jiu-jitsu under Ralph Gracie and he is the co-founder of Kountermove Fantasy MMA. He talked about self-control, personal responsibility and taking ownership.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [0:52:37] where I share my takeaways and teach personal development.

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Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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EP 25 - Submitting the Mental Health Stigma | Nonprofit Submit the Stigma Founder Erin Herle

Sun, 11 Nov 2018 22:00:26 -0400

Erin Herle is a BJJ black belt under Rubens Charles (Cobrinha) and she is the founder of#submitthestigma, which is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and awareness campaign within the jiu-jitsu community that promotes education, discussion and support for mental illness and those who are affected.

Erin talks about the Stigma of Mental Health and the importance of reaching out. Also listen to my final thoughts at [1:04:52] at the end of the interview where I expand on her submit the stigma message.

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Live Jiu-Jitsu Update #2 – https://tinyurl.com/y88fcm9h
www.submitthestigma.org

EP 24 - Developing Your Growth Mindset | Nonprofit Higher Ground Founder Jansen Azarias

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 22:00:20 -0400

Jansen Azarias is a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu and the founder of the nonprofit organization Higher Ground that since 2011 has offered judo, jiu jitsu and personal development classes in its after-school program for youth in an underprivileged areas of Tucson, Arizona. He talks about self-control, resilience and the importance of developing a growth mindset.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [1:05:17] where I share my takeaways and teach personal development.

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Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

“Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” – Angela Duckworth
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success – Carol Dweck

www.higherground.me

EP 23 - Think Big Act Small | Complete M.A. Founder AJ Scales

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 22:00:06 -0400

AJ Scales, who won 2017 IBJJF Master 3 World Championship, is a Canadian black belt in Jiu-Jitsu under Wagney Fabiano from Nova Uniao. He owns and operates Complete Martial Arts and Fitness, located in Regina, Saskatchewan’s, and he is the main tournament promoter for the Saskatchewan BJJ Federation.

He talked about the importance of entrepreneurs having mentors, and how they can be a big influence in your success, and he also shared the concept that he learned from the book “The Power of Focus” from Jack Canfield, which is the title of the podcast, “Think big act small”.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [1:40:06] where I share my takeaways and teach personal development.

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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More on AJ Scales and Complete Martial Arts

https://www.completemma.ca
https://www.facebook.com/completemma
https://www.instagram.com/completemma/
https://youtube.com/completemma

EP 22 - Macro Patience Micro Speed | Adaptogen Science CEO Viktor Doria

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 22:00:26 -0400

Viktor is a 4^thDegree black belt in jiu-jitsu and he is the co-founder and Vice President of Adaptogen Science, a sports supplement company. He won the Masters World Championship in 2016 & 2017 along with winning double gold medal at the Pan Am Championships in 2018.

Viktor talked about the importance of resilience, his concept that if you’re not struggling something is wrong and he also shared the concept of Macro Patience Micro Speed made popular by the entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [1:09:47] where I share my takeaways and teach personal development.

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Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Adaptogen Science

https://adaptogenscience.com
https://www.facebook.com/AdaptogenScience/
Instagram – @viktordoria

EP 21 - Overcoming the struggles of Entrepreneurship |Proven CEO Pablo Fuentes

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 22:00:10 -0400

Pablo is a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu and is the Founder and CEO of Proven, a leading small business hiring platform and content hub. He also hosts Small Business War Stories, a weekly podcast where he interviews small business owners and operators.

Pablo addressed some important points, like acknowledging the fear when fear shows up and self-responsibility in everything you do, and also he talked about how lonely the world of entrepreneurship can be, and how Mental Health issues have been on the rise everywhere.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [41:24] where I share my takeaways and teach personal development.

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Pablo Fuentes

Small Business War Stories Podcast – https://blog.proven.com/author/pablo-fuentes
Proven – www.proven.com

EP 20 - Control The Controllable | Chicago Cubs Mental Skills Coach John Baker

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 15:21:42 -0400

John Baker is a former professional baseball player who spent seven years in the major leagues. John is a blue belt in jiu-jitsu and he is the Mental Skills Coach for the Chicago Cubs.

A large part of John’s work is teaching mindfulness and meditation practices to athletes. He is trained in Mindfulness Based Attention Training (MBAT) and He has also completed the first level of UCLA’s MARC Mindfulness Program.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at 1:20:00 where I share my take aways and teach personal development. Download the Assessment.

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Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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John Baker on Social Media

Twitter – @manbearwolf
Instagram – @seejohnlearn

EP 19 - What is the worst case scenario? | Re.flex CEO Camil Moldoveanu

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:00:22 -0400

Camil Moldoveanu is a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Re.flex, which is a motion trackable wearable device that assists in guiding patients with their rehabilitation process. Re.flex allows doctors to track patients progress online and make adjustments via the software. Re.flex has been named the “gadget” of the month by Wearble Technologies, and is currently valued at over 3 million dollars. Camil also runs a jiu-jitsu academy in Bucharest, Romania.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [56:33] where I share my takeaways and teach personal development.

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Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Camil Moldoveanu

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/camil.moldoveanu

Reflex Website – http://reflex.help

EP 18 - Honor The Struggle | Prologel CEO David George

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 22:00:24 -0400

David George is a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu, a serial entrepreneur and inventor with a passion for innovation in the field of neuroscience and physical rehabilitation. He is the CEO of ProloGel, a topical gel used for pain and inflammation that utilizes a unique mechanism that targets nerves. David hosts two podcasts of his own called Hero Science and Functional Challenge.

Make sure to listen to the Final thoughts from the interview at [37:04] where I share with you Personal Development and my take aways from the interview.

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Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

Here is my interview with Hero Science Podcast

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David’s book recommendations:

Bargaining for Advantage: Negotiation Strategies for Reasonable People by G. Richard Shell

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini

INSTAGRAM – @drdavidgeorge
WEBSITE – www.davidgeorge.tv

EP 17 - Consistency is the Key to Success | 3x Black Belt World Champion Vitor "Shaolin"

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 22:00:20 -0400

Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro. Vitor is a 5th degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, owner of two very successful schools in New Jersey and in New York City and also the promoter of the successful Big Apple BJJ Tournaments in New York.

During his impressive BJJ career he became a three-time IBJJF Black Belt Adult Champion, two-time Black Belt Master Champion and he accomplished a MMA record of 20 wins and 5 losses.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [1:07:26] where I share my takeaways and teach personal development.

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

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Gustavo Dantas

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Vitor Shaolin on Social Media:

INSTAGRAM – @vitorshaolin

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1st Annual Live Jiu-Jitsu Fundraiser with Gustavo Dantas | LJJ Update #1

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 04:33:18 -0400

The 1^stAnnual Live Jiu-Jitsu Fundraiser is going to take place in Tempe, Arizona on September 29^thof 2018. http://livejiu-jitsu.org/fundraiser/

LIVE JIU-JITSU is a 501 c3 Nonprofit Organization that supports social projects currently in Brazil and the United States who offer free Jiu-Jitsu classes in underprivileged neighborhoods, inspiring, impacting and improving the lives of thousands of kids and young adults, helping them to stay away from drugs and crime, creating hope and creating champions on and off the mats.

If you have any question or suggestions, you can reach us at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.” (Edward Everett Hale)

OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

EP 16 - Stop Being an Employee, Be an Owner | Nonprofit Skate after school co-founder Bobby Green

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 22:00:39 -0400

Bobby Green is a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu and the co-founder of the non-profit organization Skate after school. He also is the CEO of Pyramid Country, a skateboard company that sells a line of accessories and apparel, and he is the owner of Go Green Valet, which is a valet parking business.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [36:43] where I share my takeaways and teach personal development.

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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http://www.skateafterschool.org
https://www.facebook.com/SkateAfterSchool
https://www.instagram.com/skateafterschool/

EP 15 - Feel the fear and do it anyway! | Martial Arts Nation CEO Ricardo Liborio

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 22:00:35 -0400

Ricardo Liborio is a 6th degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and a former IBJJF Adult Black Belt World Champion. Liborio is one of the original co-founders of Brazilian Top Team and American Top Team, and currently he is the CEO of Martial Arts Nation.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [58:13] where I share my take aways and teach personal development.

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Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

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Gustavo Dantas
Instagram – @gustavodantasbjj

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Ricardo Liborio
Martial Arts Nation
@liboriobjj

EP 14 - Turning the negative into a positive | AFP Marketing director Mikey Gomez

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 22:00:10 -0400

Mikey Gomez is a black belt from Gracie Barra, an entrepreneur and Marketing Director at Axianta Financial Partners. A former MMA fighter with over thirty fights, today Mikey is a leader and a motivational speaker who is passionate about helping his community.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [36:28] where I share my take aways and teach personal development.

Subscribe to www.thebjjmentalcoach.com and receive for FREE the audio to download and watch the videos of the “Top 10 Mental Mistakes BJJ Competitors make and how to avoid them.”

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

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Gustavo Dantas

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Mike Gomez

Instagram – @mikeygomezgb
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mikeyafp

EP 13 - Don't put people on a pedestal! | Nonprofit Guardian Gym founder Ben Kovacs

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 22:00:51 -0400

Ben Kovacs is the founder of Guardian Gym, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing kids in Oakland CA free boxing and BJJ after-school every day. They opened their doors about 2.5 years ago and today have over 160 kids training 100% for free and 250 paying adult members that provide natural mentorship and career opportunities for the youth.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [46:18] where I share my take aways and teach personal development.

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Find out more about Guardian Gym at:

http://www.guardiangym.org
https://www.instagram.com/guardiangym/
https://twitter.com/guardiangym
https://www.yelp.com/biz/guardian-gym-oakland-2
https://www.facebook.com/guardiangym/

EP 12 - Chase your passion, not your pension | Smoothcomp CEO Richard Carneborn

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 22:00:55 -0400

Richard Carneborn is a second-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the general manager for the Nacka Dojo, which is Sweden’s largest martial arts academy, and also a martial arts tournament promoter since 2000. Richard is the co-founder of Smooth Comp, the largest platform for martial arts competitions in the world.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [31:42] where I share my take aways and teach personal development.

Subscribe to www.thebjjmentalcoach.com and receive for FREE the audio to download and watch the videos of the “Top 10 Mental Mistakes BJJ Competitors make and how to avoid them.”

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

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Gustavo Dantas

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Find out more about smoothcomp at:

https://smoothcomp.com
https://www.facebook.com/Smoothcomp
https://www.instagram.com/smoothcomp/
https://www.youtube.com/smoothcomp

EP 11 - Age is just a number | Former Bold Energy CEO Joseph Castillo

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 22:00:37 -0400

Joseph Castillo is a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu under Bruno Bastos who started training at the age of 55. He has competed in all belt levels and age groups and now in 2018 he is 61 years old and still going strong! Joe is the former CEO of Bold Energy, a Midland, Texas-based independent oil and gas acquisition and development company.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [47:19] where I share my take aways and teach personal development.

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

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Gustavo Dantas
Instagram – @gustavodantasbjj

Find Joseph Castillo on linked in

EP 10 - What can YOU do? | IBJJF Hall of famer Robson Moura

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 22:00:09 -0400

Robson Moura is a 5x IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and was also inducted in the IBJJF Hall of Fame. He owns and operates the Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Tampa, Florida, where he also created one of the fastest growing and most respected Jiu-Jitsu associations in the world, the RMNU Association that currently has 50 affiliates in 7 countries.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [45:36] where I share my take aways and teach personal development.

Subscribe to www.thebjjmentalcoach.com and receive for FREE the audio to download and watch the videos of the “Top 10 Mental Mistakes BJJ Competitors make and how to avoid them.”

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

HERE IS THE WORKSHEET FOR AFTER YOU LISTEN TO THE PODCAST’S FINAL THOUGHTS.

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Gustavo Dantas

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Robson Moura

www.robsonmoura.com

INSTAGRAM – @robinhomoura

EP 9 - Define your success | Zenith BJJ Co-founder Robert Drysdale

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 21:00:15 -0400

Robert Drysdale is the owner of Drysdale Jiu-Jitsu in Las Vegas and he is the co-founder of the Zenith BJJ Association, which has a total of 125 affiliate schools in 25 countries. Robert is the 2005 IBJJF Black Belt Heavy weight World Champion and the 2007 ADCC Absolute World Submission Wrestling Champion.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [55:59] where I share my take aways and teach personal development.

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

Instagram – @gustavodantasbjj

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Find out more about Robert at:

Drysdalejiujitsu.com
Instagram – @drysdalejiujitsu

For those who are not aware, at the end of each podcast I give my final thoughts after the interview. I share personal development content when possible sharing stories, and one of the stories that I told in this podcast was about Eduardo Oliveira from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil and his social project called PROJETO GADITAS which is supported by Live Jiu-Jitsu. After you listen to the final thoughts come back to this page to watch the video and find out more about them.

EP 8 - Fail your way to success | NextGen BJJ CEO Jorge Britto

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:05:12 -0400

Jorge Britto is a 3rd degree black belt, the co-founder of Jiu-jitsu for Life Team and the CEO and founder of NextGen BJJ, a Canadian BJJ Association that host’s tournaments in four provinces in Canada.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [54:13] where I share my take aways and teach personal development.

Subscribe to www.thebjjmentalcoach.com and receive for FREE the audio to download and watch the videos of the “Top 10 Mental Mistakes BJJ Competitors make and how to avoid them.”

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

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Gustavo Dantas

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Jorge Britto

[3:12] – Beginning in BJJ

[5:05] – How BJJ relate to life

[8:50] – Spark

[20:20] – Are you waiting for the right moment

[28:10] – Biggest struggle

[35:30] – High Performance Habit

[41:10] – Best advice ever received

[44:30] – Advice to your younger self

[48:55] – What are you excited about?

[54:30] – Gustavo’s final thoughts

https://www.nextgenjiujitsu.org

https://www.torontobjj.com

http://www.instagram.com/jorgebrittobjj

EP7 - The right moment is now! Tap Cancer Out CEO Jon Thomas

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 01:12:18 -0400

Jon Thomas is the founder and Executive Director of Tap Cancer Out, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes and empowers the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community to raise awareness and funds for cancer-fighting organizations. Jon is a brown belt and active BJJ competitor training at American Top Team Connecticut.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [52:47] where I share my take aways and teach personal development.

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

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Gustavo Dantas

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Jon Thomas

[3:12] – Beginning in BJJ

[5:05] – How BJJ relate to life

[8:50] – The spark

[20:20] – Are you waiting for the right moment?

[28:10] – Biggest struggle

[35:30] – High Performance Habit

[41:10] – Best advice ever received

[44:30] – Advice to your younger self

[48:55] – What are you excited about?

[53:00] – Gustavo’s final thoughts

https://www.tapcancerout.org

https://www.facebook.com/tapcancerout

https://www.instagram.com/tapcancerout/

https://www.youtube.com/user/tapcancerout

EP6 – Obsessed for success | IBJJF Hall of famer Bernardo Faria

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 01:00:26 -0400

Welcome to episode 6! Bernardo Faria is a four-time IBJJF black belt adult World champion, he is in the IBJJF Hall of fame, and he is also the co-founder of www.bjjfanatics.com which is one of the fastest growing jiu-jitsu libraries in the world.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [44:40] where I share my take aways and teach personal development.

Subscribe to www.thebjjmentalcoach.com and receive for FREE the audio to download and watch the videos of the “Top 10 Mental Mistakes BJJ Competitors make and how to avoid them.”

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

Enjoy the podcast! OSS!

Gustavo Dantas

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Bernardo Faria

www.bernardofaria.com

https://bjjfanatics.com

EP5 - Let your irritations inspire you | Origin USA CEO Pete Roberts

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 03:00:04 -0400

Welcome to episode 5. Today’s guest is Pete Roberts. Pete is a BJJ black belt and the founder of Origin USA. Origin has a 20,000-foot factory in Maine that produces an entire line of products not just jiu-jitsu gi’s. Origin also sells supplements via Origin Labs and has its own podcast titled “Hands and Daylight”

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [44:30] where I share my take aways and teach personal development.

Subscribe to www.thebjjmentalcoach.com and receive for FREE the audio to download and watch the videos of the “Top 10 Mental Mistakes BJJ Competitors make and how to avoid them.”

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Pete Roberts

Jocko Podcast 93 w/ Pete Roberts: American Made With American Hands. Origin USA.

www.originmaine.com

https://www.facebook.com/originbjj

www.instagram.com/originusa

https://www.youtube.com/ORIGINBJJ

EP4 – Personal responsibility in entrepreneurship | GB Head of Development Flavio Almeida

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 01:00:39 -0400

Welcome to episode 4 of The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast! Today’s guest is Flavio Almeida. Flavio, who is a World-class competitor, is a 4th degree black belt in jiu-jitsu under Carlos Gracie, Jr. He is the Head of Development for Gracie Barra, the largest organization in the world, and also run several Gracie Barra locations in Arizona.

He shares how a Jiu-jitsu competition experience helped him to have a breakthrough and learn to take responsibility not only on the mat but also in life. He also shares his successes, failures and struggles of his journey that will inspire your journey as well.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [48:00] where I share my take aways and teach personal development.

Subscribe to www.thebjjmentalcoach.com and receive for FREE the audio to download and watch the videos of the “Top 10 Mental Mistakes BJJ Competitors make and how to avoid them.”

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

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Gustavo Dantas

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Flavio Almeida

INSTAGRAM – @flavioalmeidagb

FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/flavioalmeidagb

EP3 – The morning rituals of successful entrepreneurs | Former UFC Fighter Tim Credeur

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 06:00:12 -0400

In this Episode 03 you will hear the interview with the former UFC fighter Tim Credeur. Tim is a successful entrepreneur, consultant and the owner of seven gyms in Louisiana.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [1:05:25] where I share my take aways and teach personal development.

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

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Gustavo Dantas

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Tim Creudeur

How to connect with Tim Credeur:

http://www.gladiatorsla.com/

https://www.facebook.com/GladiatorsLA/

https://twitter.com/GladiatorsLA

https://www.instagram.com/timcredeur/

EP2 – Authenticity in Entrepreneurship | Fight2Win CEO Seth Daniels

Tue, 29 May 2018 21:30:43 -0400

In this Episode 02 you will hear the interview with Fight2Win’s CEO, Seth Daniels. From Denver, Colorado. Seth is a bjj black belt and the mind behind one of the fastest growing jiu-jitsu promotions in the World, Fight2Win.

Subscribe to www.thebjjmentalcoach.com and receive for FREE the audio to download and watch the videos of the “Top 10 Mental Mistakes BJJ Competitors make and how to avoid them.”

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

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Gustavo Dantas

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How to connect with Seth Daniels:

http://f2wbjj.com/

https://www.facebook.com/f2wpro/

https://twitter.com/f2wpro

https://www.instagram.com/f2wpro

EP1 – Sharpening your mind for success | Shoyoroll CEO Vince Quitugua

Tue, 29 May 2018 20:23:37 -0400

In this Episode 01 you will hear the interview with Shoyoroll’s CEO, Vince Quitugua. Originally from Guam, now living in Los Angeles, Vince is a bjj black belt and also the creative director of one the most influential brands in the jiu-jitsu industry, Shoyoroll.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [56:24] where I share my take aways and teach personal development.

Subscribe to www.thebjjmentalcoachpodcast.com and receive for FREE the e-book version of my book “Launching your BJJ Competition Journey after 30” 10 Steps to maximize your tournament experience. It’s also available on amazon.com for $14.95 and you can get for free when you subscribe to our website.

Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at info@thebjjmentalcoach.com

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Gustavo Dantas

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How to connect with Vince Quitugua:

https://shoyoroll.com

https://www.facebook.com/shoyorollbrand

https://www.instagram.com/shoyoroll