GJJR! EP 168 Thomas Rozdzynski

Thomas Rozdzynski is a 3rd degree black belt, owner of the ROL academy of Jiu Jitsu, Co-Owner of the ROL Radio podcast, and creator of ROL TV. In this interview Thomas talks about the challenges of immigrating to the US as a teenager and how it developed his resiliency, the importance of doing hard things, the evolution of "fluffy Thomas", training with Carlosin Gracie Sr, his journey through the Chicago-land Jiu Jitsu scene and how it changed over time, how starting a film company led to opening his academy, transitioning from day job to full time academy owner, the business of Jiu Jitsu and running a successful academy, what makes a quality instructor, making sure to attract the right people to your academy (for yours and their sakes), the most effective teaching/training methods, why people quit Jiu Jitsu, what TAC Fit is and why he loves it, what inspires him and who's had the most impact on his life, and more!

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GJJR! EP 168 Thomas Rozdzynski is an episode from Gracie Jiu Jitsu Rocks! podcast by Marty Josey.

This episode is 01:16:41 long.

This episode was published on Mar 2, 2024.

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