From the GWOT to Giving Back: How Clay Surratt Builds Others Through Martial Arts

In this episode of People, Process, Progress, From the GWOT to Giving Back: How Clay Surratt Builds Others Through Martial Arts, host Kevin Pannell sits down with Clay Surratt, the founder of Guerrilla ATX. Together, they explore the transition from military service to civilian life and how the "mission" doesn't end when the uniform comes off—it just changes shape. Clay opens up about his journey from joining the Army in the wake of 9/11 to finding a new calling in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). He shares how he uses martial arts as a restorative practice to build men up physically, mentally, and spiritually, creating a community where veterans and civilians alike can sharpen one another. Resources mentioned: Connect with Clay Surratt: Website: Guerrilla ATX Instagram: @conscious.clay Support the Mission: Curtis Bartlett Fitness: Learn More Veteran Bushido Brotherhood: Support Veterans

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From the GWOT to Giving Back: How Clay Surratt Builds Others Through Martial Arts is an episode from Between the Slides: From Plans Chief to Project Manager by Kevin Pannell, PMP.

This episode is 1:30:28 long.

This episode was published on Feb 14, 2026.

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