The BJJ Power Hour

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Thomas Rozdzynski is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a black belt in Judo, he owns the ROL Academy, is the host of The ROL Radio podcast, and has Ask A Black Belt YouTube Channel. It was an honor to sit down with him in the episode, and I look forward to speaking with him again real soon.  https://www.instagram.com/rozdzynskibjj/ https://rolacademy.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/ https://www.therolradio.com/ The Merch Store Chasta Kimono Company   PROMO CODE: BJJPOWER Jiu Jitsu Soap Co.              PROMO CODE: BJJPOWER TRAPP BJJ                        PROMO CODE: BJJPOWER50

Chad Hardy is the head Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Guardian MMA. He is not only a world class black belt, but a super good dude, and we have an awesome conversation in this episode!  The Merch Store  Chad Hardy's Website Lanky Gear  Chasta Kimono Company    Promo Code: BJJPOWER Jiu Jitsu Soap Company      Promo Code: BJJPOWER  Trapp BJJ                           Promo Code: BJJPOWER50

I got to answer some of ya'll questions & I really hope I didn't disappoint :)  The Merch Store Chasta Kimono Company    Promo Code: BJJPOWER Jiu Jitsu Soap Company      Promo Code: BJJPOWER TRAPP BJJ                         Promo Code: BJJPOWER50

This is just a short bonus episode to let you all know what’s going on the last couple weeks, and to invite you all to engage with a podcast on a deeper level you can ask questions through the anchor.fm app or Spotify or you can direct message me on Instagram and Facebook, I will read these questions on here and answer them this episode will be recorded this coming Thursday, and released this coming Saturday… Today is February 7, 2022. I look forward to hearing from you all thank you for your continued support.

Justin in a Brown Belt in BJJ and a former professional fighter, he's also the host of That Jiu-Jitsu Podcast and an all around good dude. We had an awesome conversation, and it was an honor to have him on!  You can follow Justin on IG @justinlesko or @that_jiujitsu_podcast  THE MERCH STORE Epic Rolls                                  Promo Code:Podcast15 Chasta Kimono Company           Promo Code:BJJPOWER Jiu-Jitsu Soap Company             Promo Code:BJJPOWER TRAPP BJJ                                Promo Code:BJJPOWER50    

George is someone I've had the honor of knowing for about 5 years now, and he not only is a professional Jiu Jitsu Athlete, but has a love for cars & a sense of being that is hard to come by. It was an honor sitting down with him again!  You can follow him on IG @georgelikesjiujitsu  Merch Store Chasta Kimono Company       Promo Code: BJJPOWER Jiu Jitsu Soap Company         Promo Code: BJJPOWER TRAPP BJJ                            Promo Code: BJJPOWER50

The Merch Store Chasta Kimono Company   Promo Code: BJJPOWER Jiu Jitsu Soap Company   Promo Code:BJJPOWER TRAPP BJJ ONLINE        Promo Code:BJJPOWER50  Ethan and Colby are 2 of my good friends from The Next Element Academy in Myrtle Beach, SC. We just sit down and chop it up on this episode. Hope you all enjoy!  Colby IG: @colbygassie Ethan IG: @Ethan_jitsu

Merch Store Promo Code: PODCAST20  Chasta Kimono Company Promo Code: BJJPOWER Jiu Jitsu Soap Company  Promo Code: BJJPOWER TRAPP BJJ Promo Code: BJJPOWER50  Jarrell Garcia is a 10th Planet Black Belt and is a coach at 10th Planet Santa Barbara. Jarrell is probably one of the most interesting people I have ever had the privilege of having on the podcast, and it was an honor to hear his story, and hear his insights on how to handle different situations in and out of the training room.  You can follow his journey on Social Media and YouTube: IG: @garciagrip @10thplanetsantabarbara  YouTube: JiuJitsu Talks

WE MADE IT!!!! EPISODE 100!!!!!!! Just wanted to get some of the guys together and talk! Hope you all enjoy! https://www.Thebjjpowerhour.com promo code: PODCAST20

THE MERCH STORE Monika is a Purple Belt at Alliance HQ in Atlanta, GA and also trains at 10th Planet in Atlanta. She is a single mother, and works for an airline. We have an awesome talk about the affects Jiu-Jitsu has had on her life, and the impact she hopes to make on the people around her! Go give her a follow on IG or Facebook: IG: @AlphaLady2020 or @MonikaRidgeway Facebook: Monika Ridgeway 

Nick is knows all over social media as The Fat Electrician and he makes hilarious videos dedicated to different branches and Occupational Specialties within those branches, but he's also a Jiu Jitsu instructor who has over a decade of BJJ experience. I had an awesome time talking with Nick about his experiences and hearing his opinions on certain topics! please feel free to check out his content below, and if you feel inclined pick up some awesome merch while you're there.  The_fat_electrician

Jed is a training partner of mine at Alliance Greenville, and one solid person! We had an awesome conversation, and I'm blessed to call him a friend. Hope You All Enjoy :) 

Lionel Turner is the founder of Leao Optics, and we sit down for over 2 hours in this episode of The BJJ Power Hour! Go Support him and his amazing products!  IG: @leao_optics Facebook: Leao Optics http://www.leaooptics.com

Kerry Codoley is a SAS Blue Belt from Lexington, KY. We competed against each other at The Good Fight Tournament in Spartanburg, South Carolina on 7/31/21. We became friends, and I have a lot of respect for him. It was an honor to share the mats with him, and I look forward to being able to spend more time with him in the future. 

Jimmy is the founder of The Good Fight Tournament, a Jiu Jitsu black belt, and someone who has a passion for the purity of Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts in general.  The Good Fight Tournament will be coming to Spartanburg, South Carolina on July 31. Link is listed below.  https://www.goodfighttournament.com

Eliot Andrew Marshall is a martial artist, business owner, podcaster, and author. He was the first American to win the BJJ Pan American championship at blue, purple, and brown belt. After transitioning to MMA, Eliot fought on The Ultimate Fighter, earned a UFC contract, and fought for 4 more years. Upon retirement he became the co-owner of Easton Training Center, one of Colorado's leading martial arts schools. He has a podcast called The Gospel of Fire and the link to his website is below.  https://www.eliotmarshall.com

Rafa is not only a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, but a UFC Veteran as well. We had an amazing conversation, and they are having a Jiu Jitsu Summit on June 12-13,2021.  The link is listed below. https://www.houznjiujitsu.academy/houzn-summit-of-jiu-jitsu

Uncle Russell is back again with more life stories, some more of his background, and just a really good time, he's one of my favorite people, and the reason I decided to stay at the gym I'm at, Alliance Champions Training Center in Greenville, SC. I hope ya'll enjoy this episode as much as I did :) 

Robert Drysdale is one of the greatest Jiu-Jitsu athletes ever, and I had the amazing pleasure of speaking with him for a few minutes on not only his book Opening The Closed Guard, but also about his journey through Jiu-Jitsu, his upbringing, and got to hear some really cool stories about the early years of training under Leonardo Vieira. It was not only an honor, but a pleasure to have him on, and I cannot wait to do it again soon! Closed Guard Film – This film traces the journey of Japanese martial arts to Brazil, telling the stories of lesser-known characters whose contributions were instrumental in the development of what would become known as “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”