The ROL Radio - Hosted by Thomas Rozdzynski

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Amal Easton discusses his love of different cultures and traveling, his start in BJJ prior to its growth in the United States, the challenges different generations face on and off the mats, the need to see other people’s perspectives, and a ton more. Here is The RŌL Radio with a Renzo Gracie black belt, avid skier and outdoorsman, owner of the hugely successful Ea...

Send us Fan Mail Are you willing to give up what makes you successful to be a "white belt" at something new? IBJJF Hall of Fame member Michelle Nicolini moved into MMA with virtually no other skills than BJJ. She had very little to no wrestling or striking experience prior to her first MMA bout and discovered that she was a white belt all over again. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with R...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is one of the most decorated competitors in Jiu Jitsu. Along with an incredible Jiu Jitsu career, she is also an accomplished MMA fighter in the One Championship organization. On this episode, Michelle Nicolini discusses her Jiu Jitsu journey, training under Robert Drysdale, her triumphant return to Jiu Jitsu after a long focus on MMA, and a ton more. Here is The RŌL...

Send us Fan Mail The explosion in the popularity of Jiu Jitsu owes a lot to social media. However, as we know social media can be very disingenuous. After speaking with Nick Albin who seems to be one of the most genuine people in BJJ, Thomas and Gary discuss why being genuine is so important. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 900 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey....

Send us Fan Mail Our first guest of the new year has one of the most recognizable faces and nicknames in Jiu Jitsu. A huge social media following combined with a successful competition career, and a successful academy have made Nick “Chewy” Albin one of the biggest names in BJJ. On today’s episode, Nick discusses success, what it means to him and how that meaning has changed over the years, the pr...

Send us Fan Mail What’s up and welcome to our 2022 recap. On this year’s recap we will play some of the most impactful clips from the past year and discuss our biggest takeaways from a year that brought you incredible guests like, Kenny Florian, Ricardo Almeida, Matt Thorton, Ryron Gracie, and Bernardo Faria just to name a few.. But first, we have to say thank you to all of you, the listeners. Wit...

Send us Fan Mail Eliot Marshall is a success on the mats, in business, and at home, but he is the first one to admit he makes mistakes in every aspect of his life. We all make mistakes, and on this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary talk about how what you do after your blunders is what really matters. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 900 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey...

Send us Fan Mail On this, the last episode of 2022, we want to take a second to say thank you to all those who have supported The RŌL Radio over the past 2 and a half years. Without your support, we wouldn’t be here. Thank you. And sure to join us for all new episodes beginning Jan 11 as we set out to bring you more conversations with some of the most influential, up and coming, and legends in the...

Send us Fan Mail Yoga for BJJ creator Sebastian Brosche wants to make some big changes to the culture of Jiu Jitsu. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss why change is important and how we need to be open to the idea of change, both on and off the mats. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 900 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey. http://www.therolradio.com https://...

Send us Fan Mail As a 26-year-old purple belt, today’s guest was an IBBJF world champion but his mobility and flexibility had become so bad that he thought his BJJ journey might be coming to an end.  Sebastian Brosche then discovered Yoga and used it to restart his Jiu Jitsu career. His new discipline gave him the ability to continue his Jiu Jitsu journey and excel like never before. Here is The R...

Send us Fan Mail Kieran Kichuk is one of the top-ranked 155lb competitors in the world, yet he doubts himself on a constant basis. On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss self-doubt, why people have it, and how to deal with it. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 900 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Kieran Kichuk discusses his appreciation for fellow Canadian George St. Pierre, what it takes to be excellent on and off the mats, why people burn out, the importance of routine, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with Fernando Zulick Black belt, Lloyd Irvin student, and a man ranked number 3 in the world at 155 pounds Kieran Kichuck. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount w...

Send us Fan Mail The oldest of the legendary Machado brothers said Jiu Jitsu is like opening and shutting a series of doors. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss what those doors are and the sequence they find themselves using to open and close the Jiu Jitsu doors. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 900 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey. http://www.therolradio...

Send us Fan Mail The RŌL Radio has had many legends as guests over the years and today’s guest is up there with the most influential Jiu Jitsu practitioners of all time. As the oldest of the five Machado brothers, Carlos is a pioneer of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the United States. He has been teaching Jiu Jitsu in the U.S. since the late 1980s and along with his brothers, they have been a monumental...

Send us Fan Mail Have you heard the old phrase, "Work Smarter Not Harder"? What does that mean and how can it be applied to Jiu Jitsu? Because let's face it, if you want to be good at Jiu Jitsu it takes a lot of hard work. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 900 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey. https://www.heatherwoodsjiujitsu.com/ https://www.insta...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest has a passion for travel, as well as Jiu Jitsu and it was during her travels that she first put on a Jiu Jitsu gi. Ten years later she is a black belt under a true legend of the sport. Heather Woods is here to discuss her journey, why she travels to train and teach rather than owning her own academy, training for the Adult division vs Masters, what it takes to be in...

Send us Fan Mail During Jiu Jitsu when do you use your physical attributes and when do you use a more mental game? After a long day of rolling are you more mentally taxed or physically depleted? Does your approach change as you age? After speaking with Leah Stumpf, Thomas and Gary discuss the above and how they approach the physical and mental aspects of their Jiu Jitsu. www.rolacademy.tv 30% disc...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, Leah Stumpf of SBG joins Thomas to discuss who she looked up to as she moved up the ranks at Straight Blast Gym, her perspective on females having no choice but to train with men, her transition from traditional martial arts to Jiu Jitsu, and a ton more. Here is The RŌL Radio with multiple Masters's degree holder, 2018 and 2019 IBJJF Masters Worlds Black B...

Send us Fan Mail What is the essence of Jiu Jitsu? The essence of Jiu Jitsu can mean many different things to many different people. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss what it means to them and how that has changed their lives. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 900 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/thero...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Dan Hart discusses Jiu Jitsu post-pandemic, what is truly important when it comes to growing an academy, his reasons for loving the gi, and his criteria for Jiu Jitsu ranks. Here is The RŌL Radio with restaurateur, owner, and instructor at Alpha BJJ in Woodstock Il, and Henry Akins black belt, Dan Hart. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout...

Send us Fan Mail Who is more responsible for the progress of a student, the instructor or the student? When that question was asked to Johnny Tama he said it was a 60/40 split. On this Takeaway, Thomas shares his point of view on why it is ultimately the student's responsibility and how the student can use time their time to better themselves. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode Johhny Tama discusses how he deals with big changes, learning while teaching, the importance of cross-training, the 60/40 student-instructor relationship, and why black belts must teach. Here is The RŌL Radio with multi-time Pan American Champion, IBJJF World Champion, and the first Hispanic athlete to win the IBJJF World Championship in the Black Belt division, Jo...

Send us Fan Mail Do you crave the challenges of Jiu Jitsu? SBG Idaho coach Paul Sharp motivates his hobbyist students by encouraging them to embrace the challenges and difficulties that come with Jiu Jitsu. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of coming to terms with the hardships of Jiu Jitsu and looking for the motivational moments within them. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode Paul Sharp discusses old school vs modern day training, coaching the competitor and the hobbyist and the challenges of motivating both, his long and deep journey in martial arts, and much more. Here is The RŌL Radio with retired law enforcement officer,  self-defense expert, certified instructor in the Filipino martial arts and Jeet Kune Do concepts, Chris Haueter...

Send us Fan Mail Getting to the bottom line or the most important reason for any given situation can often be a challenge.  After speaking with 2022 ADCC champion Amy Campo, Thomas and Gary discuss why getting to the bottom line can put you on the path to success. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey. The Tap Cancer Out charity t...