The BizJitsu Podcast

Mike and Sheena Bidwell are BJJ black belts and lifelong martial artists. They are also authors and owners/instructors of Flo Life BJJ in Lakewood, CO. Their recent book, the BJJ After 40 Survival Guide , is now available on Amazon. In November, they will be hosting a retreat in Costa Rica with Hero BJJ Retreats . Mike is the founder of the BJJ After 40 community, a massive online community on Fac...

Michael Singer is a BJJ purple belt, the owner of Innovative Martial Arts, Level Up Music, Level Up Kits, and Rumble Boxing Plainview. In this episode Michael shares his passion for martial arts and his journey of entreprenuership. www.commackmartialarts.com www.levelupmusicapp.com www.levelupkits.com www.rumbleboxinggym.com/plainview The ⁠⁠⁠Union Staffing Group⁠⁠⁠ sponsors The BizJitsu Podcast⁠⁠⁠...

Tony Daddario, a Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, is a Councilman and former mayor of the city of Corona, CA. Tony has led several urban planning and development projects along with opening Harrison Hope Center, a comprehensive facility addressing homelessness. Tony recently announced his candidacy for re-election and is committed to safety and the positive growth of the city of Corona, CA You can learn more...

Joey Hauss is a Jean Jacque Machado blackbelt, a certified Wim Hoff Instructor, owner of Lake Arrowhead Jiu Jitsu, and Breathhauss. You can learn more about Joey's projects on IG: @joeyhauss @breathehauss @lakearrowheadjiujitsu Drew Murillo is an Eddie Bravo blackbelt, owner of 10th Planet Murrieta, King of Subs, and Co-Founder of Roll Forward Foundation. You can learn more about Drew's...

Archie & Vince catch up with a return guest on this week's episode! Diana Wang is a Doctor in Physical Therapy, one of the founders of Open Mat Physio, the host of The Open Mat Social Hour Podcast, and BJJ Blue Belt. Open Mat Physio's mission is to build better grapplers. They develop better grapplers daily by building detailed plans to help grapplers stay on the mats. Their team com...

This week, we're pulling an episode from the archives. This episode was recorded last year at the TKJJ annual BBQ. In this episode, Archie & Vince catch up with Juan Beltran, a professional MMA athlete, a Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt and the owner of The Mini Gym, and Gus Toledo, the owner of Studio 93 Jiu-Jitsu. You can learn more about Juan and Gus on IG at the links below. @juansinmiedobeltran...

In this episode, Vince meets Dr. Archie at his new office, Groundwork Chiropractic in Garden Grove, which will open for consultations in August 2024. Dr. Archie updates us on his office's progress, the fundamentals of chiropractic, building the right experience for his clients, the CJI's roster, and much more. IG: ⁠@groundworkchiropractic⁠ W: ⁠www.groundworkchiropractic.com⁠ The BizJitsu...

In this episode, Archie and Vince meet with "Razor" Rob McCullough, the former WEC lightweight champion, the founder of Razor's Striking System, and a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Waldomiro "Junior" Perez, the founder of Cia Paulista. Rob shares how he started in martial arts, and his fighting career evolved into the business world. In 2021, Rob launched Razor's Strikin...

DJ Rhettmatic is a hip-hop DJ/Producer and Conde Coma Brown Belt. DJ Rhettmatic of the World Famous Beat Junkies has been DJing for well over 40 + years.  He's done it all: a World Champion Battle DJ, mixing on commercial radio, performing with musicians & DJing in nightclubs around the world. Also as a member of The Visionaries, Crown Royale and the Cypress Junkies (with Eric Bobo of Cyp...

Ricky Legere is an Alliance Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, CF Combatives Instructor, San Bernardino County Deputy Sherriff, and retired MMA athlete. In this episode, Ricky shares how BJJ started his MMA career and how BJJ helps him deal with situations in his current role as a deputy sheriff. Ricky teaches arrest and control tactics to law enforcement officers at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Yucaipa. The links below...

Luciano Ortiz is a 10th Planet black belt and owner of 10th Planet Beaumont CA. In this episode you Luciano shares his journey to black belt, the early days of 10th Planet in the Inland Empire, dealing imposter syndrome, the key learnings of starting his academy, and much more. You can learn more about Luciano and 10th Planet Beaumont on IG: @10thplanetbeaumontca The BizJitsu Podcast is sponsored...

Ty Smith, a retired Navy Seal, is the CEO of CommSafe AI, an artificial intelligence company that aims to improve workplace safety. Baret Yoshida awarded Ty his Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt in 2017. Ty has a BA in Organizational Management, an MBA from USC's Marshall School of Business, and a Doctorate in Humane Letters. In this episode, Ty shares how he discovered wrestling after years of being bulli...

It's official! Dr. Archie activated his first client at Groundwork Chiropractic! In this episode, Dr. Archie updates us on his office's progress, what he is learning, how to build the right experience, and the right tools to make his business operate optimally. IG: @groundworkchiropractic W: www.groundworkchiropractic.com The BizJitsu Podcast is sponsored by Union Staffing Group , a full...

Art Gijon is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, owns The Jiu Jitsu Institute in La Mirada, CA, and has been selling residential/multi-family real estate for the past twenty years. In this episode, Art shares his passion for making connections and selling real estate and what drives him to deliver a premium experience to every person who enters his academy. You can learn more about Art and The Jiu-Jitsu Train...

Chris Aguilera, a 10th Planet brown belt and UFC/LFA Veteran, owns JD's Wingz & Thingz in Placentia, CA, and Built By Beast Inc., a commercial construction company focused on restaurant build-outs and remodels. In this episode, Chris shares his passion for cooking, commitment to winning in business, and growth as a leader. You can follow Chris on IG: @datbeastchris or @jdswingz or online...

Gus Toledo owns Studio 93 Jiu-Jitsu in North Hollywood, CA. Gus received his blackbelt under Dartanian Bagby, a 6th-degree blackbelt and member of the Dirty Dozen . In this episode, we celebrate the academy's 2nd birthday and share the origin story of Studio 93, the early days of growing up in his family's security business, and the next growth steps for his academy. You can learn more a...

Rob is a Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt, the owner of ATOS Lake Tahoe , and the Operating Partner of Athletex Lake Tahoe , a 20,000-square-foot training facility. Rob shares his story as a lifelong martial artist, competitor, and student. He was a former collegiate wrestler, MMA athlete, competitive bodybuilder, and CrossFit competitor, and has had a breakout year as a new BJJ blackbelt. In this episode, Rob...

It's official: Archie signed his lease and is opening his chiropractic office, Groundwork Chiropractic , in Garden Grove, CA. In this episode, Archie gives us updates on opening his office, his recent Texas trip where he did some sales and marketing training, his recent BJJ competition experience, and much more. You can learn more about Archie's new office on IG: @groundwork_chirpractic...

John Wai is a Carlson Gracie blackbelt and the owner of John Wai Martial Arts, which was recently recognized as the #1 Martial Arts Academy in Plantation, Florida. In this episode, John shares his first Jiu-Jitsu experience on a cruise ship with Royce, Rorion, and Helio Gracie, the lessons he learned owning a record label, and why marketing and content creation are critical to building any busines...

Drew Murillo is an Eddie Bravo blackbelt, owner of 10th Planet Murrieta, King of Subs, and Co-Founder of Roll Forward Foundation. In this episode, Drew shares his story of becoming a full-time academy owner and expanding his portfolio into the tournament space with his new project, King of Subs. Drew's 1st event, Friday Night Face Off , will stream live on YouTube on April 14th and be held at...

Marc Sharms is a BJJ brown belt and the founder of Nation Athletic, a BJJ-inspired lifestyle brand that was born in NYC during the pandemic. In this episode, Marc shares how his background in the hospitality and entertainment world, passion for martial arts, and experience as a nightclub DJ inspired his brand. You can learn more about Marc's company online: www.nationathletic.com @nation_athl...

Mike Bidwell is a BJJ Blackbelt and a lifelong martial artist. He is the founder of the BJJ After 40 community, an author, and a contributor to BJJ Fanatics. Mike is releasing his new book, "The BJJ After 40 Survival Guide," and will be hosting a retreat with Hero BJJ Retreats at the end of this year. Mike shares his journey as a martial artist and how he learned the business of martial...

In this week's episode, we have Ron Mukai. Ron is the founder of East LA Jiu Jitsu and Ethos Jiu Jitsu. East LA Jiu Jitsu is a non-profit BJJ academy that builds character through Jiu-Jitsu. They are on a mission to help every kid train Jiu Jitsu regardless of their financial situation. Ron discusses his efforts to expand Jiu-Jitsu into East LA charter schools, parks, and create opportunities...

Phil Perkins is a Carlson Gracie Black Belt, the owner of KY Signs & Graphics, the founder of Area 502 MMA, P5 Boxing & Fitness, and an MMA promotor of the Future of Fighting.  In this episode, Phil shares how he got started in the sign & graphics business, the early days of the Kentucky MMA & BJJ scene, his path to recovery through stem cells, his MMA promotion Future of Fighting,...

Rodrigo founded RC Marketing Group, a digital marketing agency based in Naples, FL, and Naples 2 Night, a digital magazine that focuses on the lifestyle and events in Southwest Florida. Rodrigo is also the host of the Biz Mindz Interviews Podcast. You can follow Rodrigo on IG: @rcmgnaples | @naples2night | @bizmindsinterviews The BizJitsu Podcast is sponsored by Union Staffing Group , a full-servi...