BJJ Fanatics 621: Yuri Simoes

Chris Wojcik joins the show to talk about goal setting, finding purpose, the value of regret and removing self-doubt from your mind. He also talks about his beginnings as a wrestler, his passion for writing and his recent performance at CJI 2! 

Malachy Friedman returns to talk about his recent shift back into coaching high level athletes. He talks about competition mindset, how to gameplan for specific opponents and implementing your game intelligently. 

Roy Dean returns to talk about ego-less training, the balance of ego for competitors and how to process losses in a healthy way. He also details his nomadic teaching lifestyle and talks about his recent trip to Japan, where he trained at the Kodokan! 

In this episode, Karim dives deeper into his journey from dissatisfaction to a place where he loves what he does and feels confident about his direction in life. He opens up about the challenges he faced, including opposition from others, and how he changed certain aspects of him ... Show More

Have you listened to the FULL EPISODE yet?Alex Honnold recounts that though he has witnessed tragic climbing accidents and the sobering fragility of life while pushing extremes, staying open to loss and grief is essential, as going numb leads people to underestimate risks and mak ... Show More

He has surfed the biggest waves in the world. He has even conquered one of the most dangerous waves in the world, AT NIGHT.  It's an open chat on fear, breathing and being ready for the worst possible scenario.  Beyond his incredible surfing achievements, Visser is dedicated to m ... Show More

When Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang think Olympic perfection, it’s Greg Louganis that comes to mind.  The Olympic legend drops by for an engaging conversation on competition and why he gave away two of his gold medals. Greg recalls his amazing performance in 1988 while revealing the ... Show More

Arnold is known as a fierce competitor, but there's something that most people misunderstand about competition. And if you want to win every time you compete -- no matter what you compete in -- this episode might shift your approach and preparation. You'll also learn the ... Show More

Five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen joins Rog for an in-depth conversation about his illustrious chess career and his lifelong passion for football. He shares invaluable fantasy football strategies and offers insights into the fascinating parallels between the chessboar ... Show More

"This guy doesn't want to be GREAT"   This is the mantra Mahmoud Jabr (@mahmoudjabr33) said to himself at the Chicago Open while down on points against a super tough competitor with less than a minute left. Listen to the episode to find out what happened next!   Join host, Josh M ... Show More

Hinch will tell you he's the luckiest guy in the world... having driven and won many races in Indycar, earned second place in Dancing with the Stars, and now getting to talk about the sport he loves with people he loves for a living. We discuss the art of F1 commentating: how ... Show More

The conversation explores the topic of whether leaders are driven by character or emotion. It discusses the importance of being character-driven and the negative impact of being emotionally-driven. The conversation highlights the need for leaders to make character-based decisions ... Show More

Ever wonder if there’s a little magic behind getting better at Jiu-Jitsu? In this episode, I sit down with Old Bastard BJJ Mike Mahaffey and his coach Matt Linsemier to talk training smarter, rolling longer, and mastering the game—no matter your age. From staying injury-free to u ... Show More