The ROL Radio - Hosted by Thomas Rozdzynski

Send us Fan Mail How do events, either positive or negative impact our lives, and why do the negative events seem so much more impactful? Victor Estima had a horrible experience at his first Jiu-Jitsu class, one that almost ruined Jiu-Jitsu for him and it left a long-lasting impact on his life.  In this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how a singular event can leave an impact on a person and how...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we have another world champion and innovator in the world of Jiu-Jitsu, Victor Estima. Victor has achieved great heights in the world of Jiu-Jitsu which is a true blessing considering that a bad experience very early on in his journey turned Victor off to Jiu-Jitsu for years.  Listen as Victor describes that childhood experience, how and why he returned to Jiu-Jit...

Send us Fan Mail Are you your authentic self? What does being authentic even mean nowadays? After speaking with Erin Herle, Thomas and Gary discuss what it means to be authentic in life and on the mats. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/ https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://www.instagram.com/erinherle/ https://www.instagram.com/submitthestigma/ https://www.s...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the RŌL Radio, we have an incredible guest. She is an athlete with a fantastic competition career, an instructor, writer, and founder of the nonprofit #SubmitTheStigma which gives people a platform to discuss and seek help for mental health issues. Erin Herle. Erin opens up about her own mental health issues, how they affected her life both on and off the mats,...

Send us Fan Mail The first episode of 2022 is here and it is The RŌL Radio’s 2021 Recap. Take a listen as Thomas and Gary look back at the 50 plus episodes of 2021. They discuss the biggest surprises, lessons, mishaps, and favorite moments of the first full year of The RŌL Radio with clips from Dedeco, Robert Drysdale, Chris Haueter, and more. Thomas and Gary want to say thank you to all our liste...

Send us Fan Mail When you have something you wish to obtain do you seek out what is necessary to get it? After speaking with Braulio Estima, Thomas and Gary discuss how without truly and thoroughly searching through something you may not find what you are looking for. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/ https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://www.gbbirmingham.co...

Send us Fan Mail On this, the last episode of 2021 The RŌL Radio has another legend in the sport of Jiu Jitsu. Someone who is one of the greatest competitors and coaches in BJJ, and creator of the Estima Lock, Braulio Estima. Listen as Braulio discusses his conceptual teaching philosophy, the importance of focusing on the journey not the destination, his if I can do it so can you look at life, and...

Send us Fan Mail Holding onto things for too long can often have a negative impact.  What prevents us from letting go, whether on the mats or in life? After speaking with Master Mauricio Gomes, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of being able to let things go and move on. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/ https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://www.maurici...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s guest, Mauricio Gomez has been on the mats since the age of four. As a teen, he began training with and received his Black Belt from the legendary Rolls Gracie and went on to open the very first Gracie Barra in the United Kingdom. Today we are lucky enough to have Mauricio share his journey, stories of the Gracie family, the unique bonds that happen in Jiu Jitsu, and w...

Send us Fan Mail Do you make the best use of the tools you have available? Whether physical, mental, educational, or maybe something else, we all have different tools at our disposal. After speaking with Betty Broadhurst, Thomas and Gary discuss how to make the best of the tools you may have and how those tools may change over time. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/...

Send us Fan Mail We have all seen people receive their black belt on the podium after winning gold, but what makes today’s guest's promotion after winning double gold at the IBJJF Worlds unique is that she did it at age of 65.  When most people are giving up on physically demanding sports, Betty Broadhurst began her Jiu Jitsu journey at age 54. Now a black belt Betty shares her incredible sto...

Send us Fan Mail Jiu Jitsu has evolved at an incredible pace over the past few years and technology has played a huge part in that evolution. But will that evolution take us further away from Jiu Jitsu's roots and what does it mean for the future of the art? After speaking with Stuart Cooper, Thomas and Gary discuss the pace at which Jiu Jitsu has and continues to change, and what they think...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we have filmmaker, instructor, and BJJ Black Belt Stuart Cooper.  Stuart took a major injury that could have been a huge setback and turned it into a career that has taken him across the globe. When Stuart severely injured his arm he began filming training sessions which over a relatively short amount of time turned into Stuart Cooper Films. Films that are some of...

Send us Fan Mail How do you deal with defeat? How do your expectations play into how you deal with setbacks? After speaking with Flavio Almeida, Thomas and Gary discuss defeat, the reasons why it can be so painful, and how to deal with it before it even happens. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/ https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://graciebarra.com/ https://...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The RŌL Radio, we have one of the most influential people in BJJ today, Flavio Almeida. Listen as Flavio discusses his start with Master Carlos Gracie Jr., his incredible competition career, how he needed to learn to deal with the losses that almost made him give up Jiu Jitsu, his new venture BarraFit, and so much more. Here is The RŌL Radio with the multi-time...

Send us Fan Mail World Champion Victor Hugo has no expectations when it comes to competition. Not because he doesn't care, but because he focuses more on the process than the result. After speaking with Victor, Thomas and Gary discuss if focusing on a desired outcome is less important than trusting in the process and putting in the work necessary to succeed. http://www.therolradio.com https:/...

Send us Fan Mail In just a few short years, this week’s guest has gone from the next big thing to the top of the BJJ competition scene, most recently winning the IBJJF Heavyweight Grand Prix just this past week(Nov 2021).  Listen as Six Blades Victor Hugo discusses how he got his Jiu Jitsu start with his father and how BJJ has become a huge part of his family. He also shares his advice on the bene...

Send us Fan Mail The physical stimulation Jiu Jitsu provides is fairly obvious, but what about the other ways Jiu Jitsu can stimulate you? After speaking with Professor Adem Redzovic, Thomas and Gary discuss the four areas of stimulation that Jiu Jitsu can provide, and how the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual stimulation Jiu Jitsu awakens can carry over to all aspects of life. http://www...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s guest Professor Adem Redzovic is a F2W veteran, has run academies in the U.S and Europe, produced amazing BJJ Instructionals, and taught seminars at some of the most respected academies in the world. On this episode, Professor Adem discusses injury recovery as we age, longevity in the sport, the mental, physical, and emotional connections made in Jiu Jitsu, and so much...

Send us Fan Mail Transitions in life and in Jiu Jitsu can often take very similar paths. How do you make it from one transition to another? After talking with BJJAfter 40 creator Mike Bidwell, Thomas and Gary discuss how to navigate transitions, both on and off the mats. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/ https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://flolifebjj.com/...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest was already a black belt in a more traditional martial art and had his own martial arts school when he stepped onto the Jiu Jitsu mats for the first time. He became so obsessed with BJJ after that class, that when he returned to his school he informed his students that they would only be training BJJ from that moment on.  Mike Bidwell then went on one of the more uni...

Send us Fan Mail Has Jiu Jitsu or any other activity given you a sense of empowerment, making you stronger and more confident? After speaking with five-time world champion Karen Antunes, Thomas and Gary discuss how empowerment can change lives. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/ https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://mkbjj.com/ https://www.instagram.com/karena...

Send us Fan Mail Karen Antunes has become one of the greatest fighters in the female lightweight division, winning multiple world championships and defeating some of BJJ’s greats during her career. On this episode, Karen discusses her strong family bond, the challenges she and her husband Mayko faced during the pandemic, what she believes it takes to become a world champion, and how she trains and...

Send us Fan Mail Jiu Jitsu can often look flashy with incredibly intricate, fast, and powerful techniques. But is there a baseline from which these techniques flourish that is often unseen but is ultimately more important to one's success in the art? After speaking with IBJJF Hall of Fame member Xande Ribeiro, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of the strong foundation necessary to build...

Send us Fan Mail Xande Ribeiro has the incredible distinction of only having his guard passed in competition four times in a 29 year period! Listen as Xande shares his philosophy on how his emotional state made his guard so successful, understanding body movement, how people process and learn Jiu Jitsu differently, how Jiu Jitsu desensitizes you to your demons, and how we bond through Jiu Jitsu. H...