In this powerful episode of Grapplers Talk, i sit down with Rich Goodwin, a BJJ black belt who's been training since 2002. From his roots in wrestling to his evolution in jiu-jitsu, Rich opens up about more than just competition, he shares the raw truth of his battle with addiction and the long road to recovery. 

Now serving as a guidance counselor for incarcerated individuals, Rich uses the past to light the way for others. We dive deep into his time training with the legendary Rickson Gracie, the philosophies that shaped him, and how the martial arts lifestyle helped him rebuild not just his body, but his entire life.

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