The ROL Radio - Jiu Jitsu Podcast

By: Thomas Rozdzynski
  • Summary

  • The ROL Radio Show features your host BJJ Black Belt Thomas Rozdzynski of ROL Academy and his co-host Gary Pond. Take a listen to the untold stories from the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts as well as a unique take on life itself.

    The RŌL Radio podcast uniquely shines a spotlight on the untold stories within the world of Jiu-Jitsu. Going beyond techniques and competitions, the show delves into the personal narratives and journeys of individuals deeply entrenched in the martial art. It unveils the human side of Jiu-Jitsu, exploring triumphs, challenges, and the transformative power of the discipline. Through intimate interviews with practitioners across the spectrum, the podcast unveils anecdotes and experiences that often go unnoticed. The RŌL Radio podcast is a captivating narrative journey, offering a richer understanding of the people who make Jiu-Jitsu a profound and impactful part of their lives.

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Episodes
  • Nick "Chewy" Albin (#132 Re-release)
    Dec 25 2024

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    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 meaning has changed over the years, the profound way high school wrestling changed his life, the blending of grappling styles, the future of gi Jiu Jitsu, and more.

    Here is The RŌL Radio with the host of The Chewjitsu Podcast and Chewjitsu YouTube channel, owner and instructor at Derby City MMA, and a huge influence in modern Jiu Jitsu, Nick Albin.

    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/
    https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/

    https://derbycitymartialarts.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/chewjitsu/
    https://www.chewjitsutraining.com/links
    https://www.chewjitsu.net/

    Episode Highlights:
    3:41 Stop Caring
    11:25 Learning Lessons
    14:42 Ready to Recieve It
    18:16 Nick’s Journey
    26:00 Jiu Jitsu vs Wrestling
    38:24 The Future of Grappling
    44:06 Where’s the Gi Going?
    50:34 Biggest Changes in Jiu Jitsu
    58:15 Eliot Marshall’s Question

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • #227 Henry Akins
    Dec 18 2024

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    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 instructors in the world, Henry Akins.

    www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.

    FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radio

    http://www.therolradio.com
    https://www.instagram.com/therolradio
    https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/

    https://www.hiddenjiujitsu.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/henryakinsbjj/
    https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=akins


    Episode Highlights:
    3:43 Jiu-Jitsu in the Information Age
    11:06 Finding What’s Right for You
    20:09 Failure is Always the Catalist for Change
    31:45 Why I Want to Share It with Other People
    35:25 Self Preservation
    40:16 Is There a Shortcut
    44:37 Drive to Want to Do Better
    49:50 Where is All of This Going
    55:03 Reflecting on the Early Days
    58:39 Responsibility to Jiu-Jitsu
    1:03:34 Rob Biernacki’s Questtion

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • #226 Rob Biernacki
    Dec 11 2024

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    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% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.

    FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radio

    http://www.therolradio.com
    https://www.instagram.com/therolradio
    https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/

    https://bjjconcepts.net/
    https://islandtopteam.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteam/?hl=en


    Episode Highlights:
    4:12 Hero Worship in Jiu-Jitsu
    11:29 Slacktivism
    17:13 Why Jiu-Jitsu
    22:51 The Conceptual Approach
    31:50 Compensating for Limitations
    42:00 Teaching Jiu-jitsu and Teaching People How to Learn Jiu-Jitsu
    59:59 Meritocracy
    1:13:51 Stephen Whittier’s Question

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    1 hr and 25 mins

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