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#293 Mike Mahaffey: Black Belts in Jiu-Jitsu and White Belts in Life

#293 Mike Mahaffey: Black Belts in Jiu-Jitsu and White Belts in Life

From I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

October 24, 2024 · 1:27:22

You may be surprised to find that not all black belts are great human beings.

You will also find that today's guest is both a black belt and a great human being.

Mike Mahaffey(@OldBastardBJJ) has made a name for himself by helping other "old bastard" grapplers stay on the mat consistently.

Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation where we talk jiu-jitsu politics, martial arts, and where we brutally insult some random blue belt named Zac.

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