The ROL Radio - Hosted by Thomas Rozdzynski

Send us Fan Mail On this episode Thomas and Robby discuss jiu-jitsu in the digital age and the challenges of technology in modern life, the difference between teaching and practicing jiu-jitsu, the sacrifice and dedication, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with the owner of Gracie Brandon in Riverview Florida, Robby Donofrio. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1500...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest has worked with the biggest names in combat sports and has been in the ring for some of the biggest fights in modern history. Jacob “Stitch” Duran joins the show to discuss his career as a cutman, how he takes care of fighters beyond the cuts, and what is in store for his future. Here is The RŌL Radio with the cutman to both the legends of combat sports and those on...

Send us Fan Mail On this 2024 re-cap Thomas and newly promoted black belt Russ Usauskas discuss the past years episodes including stats, clips from some of our favorite guests, and more. listen next week for all new episodes for what we are positive will be another great year for The RŌL Radio. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1500 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journ...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are re-releasing another one of our favorites. So sit back and enjoy episode #84 with Kenny Florian. On this episode, we are excited to have with us someone who is and has been one of the biggest names in martial arts and MMA since the early 2000s. Whether on the mats, in the octagon, or behind a microphone today’s guest has done it all with a warrior's spirit, p...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back everyone. Today we are re-releasing or first episode form 2023. So sit back and see why episode #132 is one of our favorites. 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 me...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest returns to share his extensive knowledge of jiu-jitsu, the role it plays in self improvement, how the digital age has influenced jiu-jitsu, and a ton more. Here is The RŌL Radio with the creator of Hidden Jiu-Jitsu, Rickson Gracie’s 3rd American black belt, the man who received his black belt from Rickson faster than any other, and one of the most highly regarded ins...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest takes a deep dive into conceptual learning in BJJ, his standards for promoting students, how studying psychology has influenced his jiu-jitsu and the impact ones upbringing has on their resilience. Here is The RŌL Radio with the creator of BJJConcepts.net, and head instructor at Island Top Team in Nanaimo British Columbia, Rob Biernacki. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discoun...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest discusses the profound connections formed through Jiu-Jitsu, the misconception that it is for everyone, individuality in jiu-jitsu, and more.  Here is The RŌL Radio with Krav Maga black belt, a Chris Haueter black belt, and co-owner / head instructor at Rough Hands Jiu-Jitsu in Louisville KY, Jesse Walker. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest takes a deep dive into the modern day jiu-jitsu instructor in a digital landscape, AI and its role in the future of jiu-jitsu, the importance of community, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with entrepenuer, 4th degree bjj black belt, MMA coach, and the creator of 40 Plus BJJ, returning guest, Stephen Whittier. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at check...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest focuses on BJJ for the older grappler and grapplers with physical limitations, having an open mind while training, the myths surrounding black belts, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with jiu-jitsu instructor, and creator of Old Bastard BJJ, Mike Mahaffey. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. FREE...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest shares her journey from a Midwest upbringing to becoming a dedicated Jiu Jitsu practitioner at one of the most repected academies in the world, Atos. She discusses her initial fears and challenges in training, the supportive environment at Atos, and the importance of mental health and self-talk in sports. She also reflects on her past struggles and how Jiu Jitsu has...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest joins the show to discuss the expanding roles within the jiu-jitsu world, how students learn, why jiu-jitsu has become so complicated, how prioritizing his training afforded him the opportunities to train with the best in the world, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with owner and instructor at Black Cat Jiu-Jitsu in Springfield Virginia, Adam Benayoun. www.rolacademy....

Send us Fan Mail This week’s guest joins the podcast to discuss the beginings of BJJ in his homeland of Estonia, the evolution of training in BJJ, the characteristics of a good coach, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with a pioneer in Estonian BJJ, Jorgen Matsi. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. FREE Access to ROL TV - https:...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest joins the show to discuss her journey of self-discovery through jiu-jitsu, the distinction between training hard and rolling hard, the importance of community and mentorship, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with an IBJJF NOGI Pan American Champion and an ADCC Thailand Open Champion, Dorothy Dao. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest joins the show to discuss his journey from a kid in Israel, who loved martial arts to a pro MMA fighter, the impact training in Japan had on his life, the importance of mentorship, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with Ultimate Self-Defense Championship season 2 competitor, and current UFC lightweight fighter, Natan Levy. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO c...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is joins the show to discuss the importance of finding work-life balance in addition to running a BJJ academy full-time, setting clear expectations for students, the importance of building a positive culture and community, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with Lucas Lepri black belt, the Substack creator of Life in Jiu-Jitsu, and head instructor at Deep Blue Brazilian...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest joins the show to discuss the life that jiu-jitsu has provided him, the importance of enjoying the now, learning to keep calm in the eye of a storm, how an injury changed the direction of his life, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with 1st degree gi black belt under Don Whitefield and first dergree 10th planet black belt under Nabil Salameh, and owner and instructor o...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is one of the leading BJJ podcasters. He has taken concepts related to his years of working in the corparate world and applied them to Jiu-Jitsu. Steve Kwan joins the podcast to discuss how to reframe your mindset from a negative to a positve, the pitfalls hobbyists face having access to training with pros, why he believes technique is one of the least important thin...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest joins us to discuss the impact her success has had on others, her rollercoaster ride as a brown belt, her recent win at ADCC, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with black belt under David Hart at Team Dominance MMA, and IBJJF World Gi and NOGI champion, and 2 x ADCC champion, Adele Fornarino. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 vide...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest join us to discuss how online education has revolutionized learning, how cultural influences impact fighting styles, and his hourglass theory of jiu-jitsu. Here is The RŌL Radio with the operator of Grapplearts.com, host of The Strenuous Life BJJ Podcast, and the author of The Roadmap for BJJ, Stephan Kesting. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at chec...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest joins us to discuss the mental and physical balance in jiu-jitsu, focusing on making time for one’s self, the responsibility of a jiu-jitsu instructor, the importance of taking competition seriously while still having fun, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with a Masters Nogi World Champion, and instructor at Carlson Gracie Team Murrieta, Celeste Cronin. www.rolacademy...

Send us Fan Mail Gile Uni has trained all over the world and has lived in different countries. One thing he has found is that people are people and jiu-jitsu is jiu-jitsu no matter where you are. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss how, through jiu-jitsu, we can find that we have more in common with people than we think. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 130...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest might not be a household name in BJJ, but if you have been practicing for any time, you have probably seen and been influenced by his work. Gile Huni joins us to discuss the rewards of being an instructor, international jiu-jitsu, connecting with students, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with owner and head instructor of Kimura Jiu-Jitsu Academy Serbia, 3rd-degree bl...

Send us Fan Mail We all want to win, and when you start jiu-jitsu wins can be few and far between. So is that the reason so many people quit jiu-jitsu? After a great conversation with Brandon Walensky, Thomas and Gary discuss the desire to win and how it affects life on and off the mats. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. FRE...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest joins us to discuss his natural progression to becoming and academy owner, why it is so hard to be dedicated to jiu-jitsu, the hardest part of jiu-jitsu, the split he foresees in the sports future, and more. Here is THe RŌL Radio with 2x brown belt no-gi world champion, Clark Gracie black belt, and owner and head instructor at Walensky Jiu-Jitsu, Brandon Walensky. ww...