The ROL Radio - Hosted by Thomas Rozdzynski

Send us Fan Mail This episode's guest is coming off what many would consider the biggest competition of their career, beating a legend in the sport of grappling to win what many consider the ultimate grappling event. Amy Campo discusses that win, how martial arts has strengthened her family bonds, her mental preparation, and how we always need to seek the truth. Here is The RŌL Radio with IBJ...

Send us Fan Mail Does the way we think shape our lives? After speaking with Tomer Alroy, Thomas and Gary discuss the fixed mindset vs a growth mindset. Are things set in stone and unchangeable or can we see opportunities for growth and make seemingly impossible goals a reality? www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey. The Tap Cancer...

Send us Fan Mail This episode's guest once hated competition but has grown to love it and eventually became a full-time competitor. Tomer Alroy discusses the pressures of competing and why pushing people to compete might not always be the right thing, a growth mindset vs a fixed mindset, why competing is important even for the hobbyist, and the most important thing his psychology studies have...

Send us Fan Mail Mike Kalika's Instagram page People of Jiu Jitsu shows its subjects in a raw and unflattering setting, making them look as real as possible. Making sure to keep things as real as possible. How do you "keep it real" with yourself and others while still keeping it positive and can you be real without sugar-coating things? On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we have the creator of the social media site, People of Jiu Jitsu. Mike Kalika has traveled to hundreds of Jiu Jitsu academies photographing and interviewing Jiu Jitsu practitioners and getting them to share their personal stories. Mike's photos are unique in the world of social media. Mike makes sure we see the stripped-down versions of his subjects instead...

Send us Fan Mail Whether positive or negative almost everything has an unintended  consequence or "side effect".  On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss the positive and negative side effects of Jiu Jitsu. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey. The Tap Cancer Out charity tournament series is back and heading to 9 more...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is a fitness model, actor, stuntman, Tacfit Team Leader, BJJ Black Belt, and Facial Stretch Therapist. On this episode, Robert Miller discusses his incredible journey from working in the restaurant business to traveling the world working as an actor and stuntman, what Taccfit has done for him and his BJJ training, the importance of breath, and a ton more. Here is the...

Send us Fan Mail Do you control your emotions or do they control you?  After speaking with JZ Cavalcante who said your emotions are always there and you have to dominate them, Thomas and Gary debate whether or not emotions are instinctual and you need to control them, or if you always choose which emotions you have. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for...

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest has done it all in the world of MMA and grappling. His journey started in Judo and he soon moved on to wrestling, Luta-Livre, MMA, Kickboxing, and Combat Jiu Jitsu. Gesias "JZ" Cavalcante joins us and shares that incredible journey, why he loves Combat Jiu Jitsu, his love for teaching, and how he overcomes fear. Here is The RŌL Radio with a 3x MMA Worl...

Send us Fan Mail Have you had an outstanding teacher in your life? Have you had one that wasn't very good? Whether good or bad, teachers and instructors have an incredible impact. After speaking with Liam Wandi author of the book What Outstanding Instructors Do, Thomas and Gary discuss the impact that instructors and teachers have on people's lives, and the methods used that positively i...

Send us Fan Mail Liam Wandi calls himself the part-time grappler but his dedication to the sport is anything but part-time. On this episode Liam a mathematics instructor in the United Kingdom takes a deep dive into his philosophy on teaching, how after a long commitment to traditional martial arts he made the switch to Jiu Jitsu, how as a BJJ beginner he lied his way into an advanced class, and hi...

Send us Fan Mail Humans are tribal by nature and that may be one reason why we seek out Jiu Jitsu and it may be the reason we become so dedicated to the culture and community built around our academy. After speaking with Rick Ellis, Thomas and Gary discuss the tribal nature of Jiu Jitsu and why we seek out a place to belong. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 v...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we have one of Roy Dean’s original students, Rick Ellis. Today Rick shares his journey from his start in Jiu Jitsu, what it is like to train with Roy, what it was like to prepare for his grueling black belt demonstration, why he believes people seek out Jiu Jitsu, and more. Here is the RŌL Radio with life coach, entrepreneur, musician, and BJJ Black Belt under Roy...

Send us Fan Mail Everything needs to be built on a strong foundation, including Jiu Jitsu. After a great conversation with Paul Schreiner, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of building Jiu Jitsu on layers of fundamentals and how that will lead to longevity in the art. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey. http://www.therolra...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we have 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt Paul Schreiner. Paul has trained with some of the biggest names in Jiu Jitsu and instructed at some of the most highly regarded academies in the world. Paul shares his journey that has taken him across the globe from his time as a teenage surfer and rugby player, training with legends of Jiu Jitsu while he was still a beginner, tr...

Send us Fan Mail How much are you willing to sacrifice to achieve your goals or to help others? After a great conversation with one of the most respected coaches and grapplers in the world, Thomas and Gary discuss what is truly a sacrifice when it comes to bettering yourself and those around you. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu jour...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest has coached world champions and many legends of MMA. He has worked with Gray Maynard, Vitor Belfort, Chael Sonnen, Dominick Cruz, and Randy Couture just to name a few. On this episode, Neil Melanson shares his unique coaching style, the ins and outs of what he loves and hates about the fight game, and his incredible dedication to his fighters. Here is The RŌL Radio w...

Send us Fan Mail How much does your "Headspace" or mental state dictate how you make decisions on and off the mats? After a great conversation with Scott Georgaklis, Thomas and Gary discuss how the way you think can determine how you live. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.inst...

Send us Fan Mail Scott Georgaklis is a strength and conditioning coach for top-level athletes including members of the Olympic Judo team, and Olympic Judo Silver Medalist, and John Danaher Black Belt, Travis Stevens. On this episode Scott discusses growing up in a wrestling family, the wrestling vs jiu-jitsu mindset, having Travis Stevens as a coach, how to have longevity in jiu-jitsu, the importa...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping jiu jitsu playful seems like a contradiction, I mean we are fighters right? After speaking with Ryron Gracie who has long said to keep it playful, Thomas and Gary discuss the benefits of keeping it playful and why being comfortable in the uncomfortable is so important.   www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journ...

Send us Fan Mail Whether he is teaching at Gracie University, instructing the military and police, or sharing his knowledge in a Gracie Breakdown, Ryron Gracie always does it with passion and enthusiasm second to none and today we are lucky enough to have him as our guest. Listen as Ryron shares fantastic stories from the early days of the UFC, life lessons his grandfather Grandmaster Helio taught...

Send us Fan Mail Todd Shaffer of Leverage Jiu Jitsu is a Tom DeBlass Black Belt, and the man behind the funniest and most inspirational memes in Jiu Jitsu. Todd believes all his students have the potential to better themselves and meet their goals. Even after being let down several times over the years, he keeps that belief in others. On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss what it means to have...

Send us Fan Mail Todd Shaffer has carved out a unique path to his career in Jiu Jitsu. He is most well known for creating some of the funniest and most introspective memes related to BJJ. He used this talent to transition from corporate life into working for one of the most influential companies in Jiu Jitsu. Here is The RŌL Radio an instructor at Leverage Jiu Jitsu in Cortland Ohio, a writer and...

Send us Fan Mail After speaking with Bernardo Faria and how positive role models have influenced his life, Thomas and Gary discuss what it means to be a role model, and how we conduct ourselves has an influence on those around us. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolrad...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s guest might be one of the most recognizable people in Jiu Jitsu. After a stellar competition career, he became an entrepreneur creating the most popular resource for Jiu Jitsu instructionals. On this episode we are fortunate enough to have Bernardo Faria join us to discuss his Jiu Jitsu journey, the impact that his family and positive role models have had in his life,...