Business Jiu Jitsu Podcast

Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode!  https://bit.ly/2DKOlmB​​​​​​​​​​​​​​   Shane Sorensen is the author of Renaissance Wisdom: How to Flourish in the Modern Day. He is a self-taught philosopher (following in the footsteps of many great philosophers before the advent of academia), an avid fitness enthusiast, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and the owner and creator of...

Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode!  https://bit.ly/2DKOlmB​​​​​​​​​​​​​​   Kyle currently lives in NJ with his wife Maria and daughter Magdalena. A native of Danbury, CT, Kyle’s military career began in 2010 upon graduating from Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. He served as an infantry officer in multiple assignments and overseas deployments in the 5t...

Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode!  https://bit.ly/2DKOlmB​​​​​​​​​​​​​​   Mike Rodgers is the CEO of Critical Response Group Inc. Michael left the Army as a Captain after 9 years of service and multiple combat deployments. Michael’s assignments include the 82nd Airborne, 75th Ranger Regiment, and Princeton University’s ROTC program. He is a graduate of the United State...

Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode!  https://bit.ly/2DKOlmB​​​​​​​​​​​​​​   Niamh Ross is  an 11 year old Grey belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Athlete and Mixed Martial artist from Scotland. She also trains Wrestling & Muay Thai. An impressive young person that won a Gold Medal in World Championship No Gi and a silver medal in World Championship Gi at the UKBJJA Kids League Sco...

Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode!  https://bit.ly/2DKOlmB​​​​​​​​​​​​​​   JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing...

Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode!  https://bit.ly/2DKOlmB​​​​​​​​​​​​​​   "At Guardian we make Jiu Jitsu accessible, with the self sustainability model children learn from. The sport Jiu Jitsu saves people’s lives, kids are in war zones within their neighborhood and attending Jiu Jitsu classes is interesting for children because this becomes their safe haven.”   Ben Ko...

Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode!  https://bit.ly/2DKOlmB​​​​​​​​​​​​​​   "It took me years to decide that I should leave my work.  As an entrepreneur you have to take risks, because it's the only way. That's it, taking measured risk. And the reason that Phalanx happened is because I went all in. If I didn't I will still be in the same work cubicle I was unhappy with."...

Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode! https://bit.ly/2DKOlmB​​​​​​​​​​​​​​   "Jiu-Jitsu taught us to pay attention to view the world, not through our ego, and allows us to see where the immediate feedback is when we make mistakes and respond with humility.”  Chris Matakas is a Black Belt under Ricardo Almeida in New Jersey, an author of 12 books, a high performance coach,...

Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode! https://bit.ly/2DKOlmB​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ "If you know wrestling and jiu jitsu, they are superpowers." Kyle Cerminara is a real estate investor, wrestling coach, US Open and Pan AM Runner Up-NCAA D1 All-American, host of The Burning Boat Podcast, and husband to UFC Fighter Katlyn Cerminara. We talk about how wrestling and Jiu Jitsu are supe...

Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode! https://bit.ly/2DKOlmB​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ "Often we aren’t willing to check our egos and ask for help. One simple question could change the course of our life." Jarrell Garcia is a Black Belt and Coach at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. He recently earned his Doctorate of Education with a sports specialization and now serves as the Assistant Directo...

Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode!  https://bit.ly/2DKOlmB​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ "I hate when I hear someone say they’re killing time. Time is the most precious thing, and you don’t know how much you have. Don’t be killing time while wishing for the next thing." Tim Hennessey is the Head Coach and Co-Owner of C2X Academy, an organization focused on human empowerment and holisti...

Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode! https://bit.ly/2DKOlmB​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ "Jiu Jitsu fundamentally teaches us how to respond to resistance in the most productive way." Chris Matakas is a Black Belt under Ricardo Almeida in New Jersey, an author of 11 books, a high performance coach, podcast host, and the owner of Matakas BJJ Academy. He's a really interesting person with...

Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode! https://bit.ly/2DKOlmB​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Sophie Sharp has a rare drive and focus that some adults never even obtain. What she has accomplished in a short amount of time (and at such a young age) is quite remarkable. She is a 15-year-old rising star in the jiu jitsu world, an active competitor wracking up the medals, and an influencer with...

Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode! https://bit.ly/2DKOlmB​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Work ethic and grit are just a few of the things Pete Roberts wants to bring back to the country, and he is building his vision daily through his incredible company, Origin. As a 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt, Pete is using social media to tell his story and show the connections between the principles o...

Alexander Darwin is a fantasy/science fiction author with an unabashed reverence for combat sports, and he's a BJJ Black Belt and teacher under Roberto Maia in Boston. His book series, The Combat Codes, has an interesting way of weaving martial arts into the character experience. Alexander talks about the importance of truly acknowledging when and how one is skillful vs unskillful. We also discuss...

Jamie Giovinazzo started his business, Eat Clean Bro, to deliver chef-prepared meals right to your front door. He founded the company in January of 2013, and in 18 months it became a household name. Jamie proves that "you don't need a college degree to sell chicken," and doing what your soul feels is right will lead you to your purpose. Tune in to hear how Jamie built Eat Clean Bro with little mon...

Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode! https://bit.ly/2DKOlmB​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Thalys Pontes came from less than nothing... He grew up in the favelas in Brazil, started Jiu Jitsu at 12 years old and migrated to the U.S. at age 16. From having no food and no purpose, to discovering his passion, learning English, and becoming a business owner, Thalys is proof that with hard work...

Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode! https://bit.ly/2DKOlmB​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Colton Crawford is a BJJ Brown Belt, lead banjo player for The Dead South, a Canadian, and an indie video game producer. He has enjoyed martial arts for many years, and he has always had a talent for music as he started playing piano at just 5 years old and acoustic guitar at age 12. Colton formed t...

Riccardo Ammendolia is a Mendes Bros Black Belt, a content creator for Flo Grappling, a voice of Jiu Jitsu and a podcast commentator. We talk about some of the history and stories of the sport that haven't been told along with the cultural shift. Riccardo talks about the importance of showing up online, how to monetize your content, why you should learn how to sponsor yourself, and more. This is a...

“There are people who are doers, and there are people who just don’t work because they’re afraid of failure. In Jiu Jitsu and business, you’re never going to do things perfectly in the beginning." Damien Anderson is a purple belt in bjj under John Danaher and Garry Tonon, and he's ranked as the 7th 145 lbs Grappler in the World. He is the owner of All In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and also an MMA practit...

Kit Dale is an Australian-born actor living in Los Angeles. He's also a 2 X World Pro Jiu Jitsu Champion, bjj trainer, and video game enthusiast. Tune in to hear how he became a black belt in four years (without prior grappling experience), and how he trains his brain to learn new skills quickly. Plus, Kit discusses how he uses the art and fundamentals of learning to get ahead in his career as he...

John Clarke is a bjj black belt under Carlson Gracie, mixed martial arts practitioner and former competitor, modern day philosopher, MBA candidate, owner of Broadway Jiu Jitsu in Boston, and the host of Please, Allow Me Podcast. John shares advice on what it takes to build a successful Jiu Jitsu school and how he focuses on authenticity to shape his mindset. Connect with John! Instagram: https://b...

"Every lesson you can learn in life is on the mats…all you gotta do is play close attention to the falls, the ups, the downs, the hardships, the overcoming." Robert Drysdale is an American grappler, a IBJJF blackbelt and ADCC Absolute Champ, a UFC veteran and UFC champions coach, owner of Zenith BJJ, a bestselling author, the executive producer of an upcoming documentary, Jiu Jitsu for The People...

Dan Silvert is a jiu jitsu athlete and real estate agent, and he discusses how he overcame 2020 by refocusing on jiu jitsu and using its lessons to grow his business. Tune in to hear how the sport helped Dan learn to be comfortable in discomfort and embrace his failures to refine his processes. He shows us that when the business world and jiu jitsu collide, it's a beautiful thing! Connect with Dan...

Craig Hanaumi is a police officer who uses jiu jitsu in the field as a safe way to control a suspect. He's also into music, skateboarding and fitness. Tune in to hear how Craig uses these hobbies as ways to make genuine connections with the people in his community. Connect with Craig! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ni5JSa Subscribe to Business Jiu Jitsu, so you never miss an episode! https://bit.ly/2D...