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June 25, 2025 70 mins

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On this episode, Thomas and his guest discuss traveling and expieriencing jiu-jitsu around the world, how he caters to students who have different goals within the same class, the free flowing nature of jiu-jitsu vs having a structured approach to instruction, what he finds frustrating in jiu-jitsu, how his idea of academy growth differs from the norm, and more.

Here is The RŌL Radio with a comedian, CLA Coach, and the founder, co-owner, and head coach at Bodega Jiu-Jitsu in Maplewood New Jersey, Kyvann Gonzalez.


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Episode Highlights:

2:28 Jiu-Jitsu Around the World

7:58 The Most Challanging Part of Instructing

12:43 The Community Factor

17:18 Systems vs Freedom

25:18 Having All the Answers

32:37 Why We Do What We Do

38:50 Chasing Belts vs Chasing Skills

42:56 How Kyvann Wants to Grow

49:45 A Parent’s Influence

53:17 Fulfillment

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