CareerJitsu: BJJ and the Workplace

CareerJitsu: BJJ and the Workplace

Providing our audience valuable insight, knowledge, practical tips, and engaging conversations with people from various occupations sharing their life/work journeys training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and successful life.

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October 13, 2026 • 73 mins

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Unlock the secrets of entrepreneurship and personal growth with Richard Lopez! In this episode, we dive deep into the connections between jiu-jitsu and business, exploring how discipline on the mats translates to success in life.

Key takeaways:

  • Discover how to build a personal brand that stands out.
  • Learn the importance of community and collaboration in entrepreneurship.
  • Understand the value of embracing challenges ...
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In this episode of CareerJitsu, we sit down with an Ironman race finisher and mortgage originator to explore what it really takes to keep moving forward when your body, mind, and circumstances are telling you to stop.

From the grueling demands of Ironman training to the pressure and challenges of building a career in the mortgage industry, our guest shares powerful lessons about discipline, consistency, menta...

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What does it take to succeed as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor AND build a successful academy? On this episode of the CareerJitsu Podcast, we sit down with an accomplished BJJ competitor and academy owner to explore the mindset, discipline, and leadership skills that drive success both on and off the mats.
From the challenges of competition to the realities of running a martial arts business, we dive into the l...

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Unlock the secrets to success in business and jiu-jitsu! In this episode, we dive deep with Nathan and Nolan Hyland, twin brothers who are making waves in the fitness and entrepreneurial world. Discover how their journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu parallels their business ventures, emphasizing the importance of passion, accountability, and networking.

Key takeaways:

  • The grind is the fun: Embrace the journey, not just ...
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What does it take to become a world champion—and then turn that mindset into leading an international organization?

On this episode of CareerJitsu, we sit down with a world-renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, world champion, successful academy owner, and leader of 43 affiliations worldwide.

We explore the lessons learned from competition, leadership, entrepreneurship, building teams, overcom...

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She fixes broken bones for a living… and she’s also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.
Dr. Megan Jimenez lives in two worlds that demand incredible precision, discipline, and the ability to stay calm under pressure: orthopedic surgery and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

But what happens when the lessons learned on the mats follow you into the operating room?

In this episode of CareerJitsu, Dr. Jime...

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What happens when a passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu turns into an academy, a business, and an entire grappling competition?

In this episode of CareerJitsu, we sit down with a BJJ Academy Owner and the Founder of PITBOSS Grappling to talk about what it really takes to build something in the martial arts industry.

We go beyond the techniques and the medals to explore the business side of Jiu-Jitsu &mdash...

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What does Jiu-Jitsu have to do with product marketing? More than you might think.

On this episode of the CareerJitsu Podcast, we sit down with a BJJ black belt and product marketing consultant to explore the surprising connections between the mats and the marketplace.

We talk about strategy, adaptability, handling pressure, understanding your opponent—or customer—and why the ability to cons...

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What if the lessons that make you a better Jiu-Jitsu practitioner could also make you a better educator, coach, leader, and mentor?

On this episode of the CareerJitsu Podcast, we sit down with a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, academy owner, professional educator, and youth coaching specialist to explore the powerful connection between the mats, the classroom, and the real world.

We dive into:
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What happens when the leaders of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu come together to preserve its legacy, strengthen its community, and build its future?

On this special episode of the CareerJitsu Podcast, we are joined by BJJ Red Belt Grand Master Rigan Machado and 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt Larry Shealy to discuss Mach 5 — a Global BJJ Union and its vision for bringing the worldwide Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community toge...

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What does it take to lead large-scale operations in one of the most demanding industries while continuing to grow on the Jiu-Jitsu mats?

In this episode of the CareerJitsu Podcast, we sit down with a Senior Manager of Distribution for a leading telecommunications company who shares how the principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu have shaped his approach to leadership, communication, problem-...

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What separates good leaders from exceptional ones?

In this episode of the CareerJitsu Podcast, we welcome David Crull, an accomplished executive leader, strategic advisor, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt to discuss how the mindset forged through years of training has become a competitive advantage in the world of business.

From leading organizations through uncertainty to mentoring future leaders, o...

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What does it take to earn respect as both a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and a lifelong entrepreneur?

In this episode of the CareerJitsu Podcast, Jason Patterson and Frank Damelio sit down with highly respected BJJ black belt Dan McCarthy to explore the mindset that has driven his success in business and on the mats.

Dan shares lessons from decades of entrepreneurship, the challenges of building and ...

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  • Celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Career Jitsu Podcast! 🎉 Join us as we reflect on a year of insights, growth, and the incredible journey we've shared with our listeners.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The importance of consistency in both jiu-jitsu and podcasting.
  • How our guests have inspired us with their stories of resilience and success.
  • The valuable lessons learned from our diverse guests, from entre...
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In this powerful Mini episode of CareerJitsu, we sit down with a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt whose greatest fight began long before stepping into an academy. Growing up surrounded by drugs, domestic violence, and instability, our guest faced challenges that could have defined an entire lifetime.
Instead, they chose a different path.
Through discipline, mentorship, resilience, and the life-changing lessons o...

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What does it take to overcome life’s toughest battles and keep moving forward?

In this inspiring episode of CareerJitsu, we’re honored to welcome Michael Cragholm, a Purple Heart Marine and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, for a conversation about resilience, leadership, service, and the mindset required to succeed when life tests you the most.

Michael shares lessons forged through military ...

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In this episode of CareerJitsu, we sit down with a unique leader who brings together two worlds that are rarely discussed in the same conversation: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and education.
As both a dedicated BJJ practitioner and a high school vice principal, our guest shares how the lessons learned on the mats—discipline, resilience, humility, respect, accountability, and problem-solving—directly influence...

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Unlock the secrets to growing your Jiu-Jitsu academy! In this episode, we chat with Ben Timm, owner of Athens Jiu-Jitsu, who transformed his school from 20 to 150 students in just one year.

Key takeaways:

•The importance of immediate responses to inquiries
•How to create a welcoming environment for new students
•Strategies for retaining blue belts and keeping students engaged
•The role of communicatio...

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What if the key to improving your Jiu-Jitsu wasn’t just training harder—but training smarter?

In Episode 53 of CareerJitsu, hosts Jason Patterson and Frank D’Amelio sit down with Abe Diaz, creator of the innovative grappling analytics platform SubStats, to explore how data is changing the way athletes approach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Abe shares his journey from grappler to data-driven en...

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What happens when the fight extends far beyond the mats? In this powerful CareerJitsu mini episode, we explore how the mindset, resilience, and community found in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can help someone navigate one of life’s toughest battles—cancer. Discover how embracing adversity, staying present, and refusing to quit can make all the difference when facing challenges both on and off the mats

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