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For Professor Carlos Maia, Jiu-Jitsu has always been about more than the mats. In this final episode, we see his journey come full circle in Arizona, where he continues sharing the art of Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu with students worldwide through teaching, mentoring, and his GB2 curriculum on GB Online coming September 28th. From his early days in Rio to building schools across continents, Carlos Maia’s mission has remained the same: to preserve the essence of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while giving back to the community. In Arizona, that mission continues as he teaches, records, and contributes to the next generation of instructors and students. This episode captures the honor of being part of Gracie Barra’s curriculum team — preserving the self-defense roots of Jiu-Jitsu, mentoring instructors, and ensuring the philosophy of discipline, respect, and resilience continues to grow. For Maia, it’s not just about teaching techniques; it’s about honoring where it all began. 💬 Who is the Jiu-Jitsu instructor that has had the biggest impact on your journey? 👉 Like this video if this story inspires you. 👉 Subscribe for more Jiu-Jitsu journeys and training insights. 👉 GB2 by Carlos Maia — launching Week 1 on September 28th, with a new week released every week: https://online.graciebarra.com/pages/gb2-carlos-maia

For Professor Carlos Maia, Jiu-Jitsu has always been about more than the mats. In this final episode, we see his journey come full circle in Arizona, where he continues sharing the art of Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu with students worldwide through teaching, mentoring, and his GB2 curriculum on GB Online coming September 28th. From his early days in Rio to building schools across continents, Carlos Maia’s mission has remained the same: to preserve the essence of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while giving back to the community. In Arizona, that mission continues as he teaches, records, and contributes to the next generation of instructors and students. This episode captures the honor of being part of Gracie Barra’s curriculum team — preserving the self-defense roots of Jiu-Jitsu, mentoring instructors, and ensuring the philosophy of discipline, respect, and resilience continues to grow. For Maia, it’s not just about teaching techniques; it’s about honoring where it all began. 💬 Who is the Jiu-Jitsu instructor that has had the biggest impact on your journey? 👉 Like this video if this story inspires you. 👉 Subscribe for more Jiu-Jitsu journeys and training insights. 👉 GB2 by Carlos Maia — launching Week 1 on September 28th, with a new week released every week: https://online.graciebarra.com/pages/gb2-carlos-maia

From Rio to Ljubljana, Carlos Maia’s Jiu-Jitsu journey expanded beyond borders. This episode tells the story of how he built a lasting legacy in Slovenia, transforming lives and creating a thriving community of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. When Professor Maia brought Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu to Slovenia, he wasn’t just opening an academy — he was planting seeds of confidence, resilience, and discipline. Students who once searched for self-defense and belonging found a family on the mats, united under the Red Shield. Episode 3 highlights how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu became more than a martial art in Ljubljana — it became a way to overcome challenges, break through bullying, and inspire new generations. Through his GB2 curriculum on GB Online coming September 28th, Maia continues to share this structured approach worldwide, making Jiu-Jitsu accessible to anyone, anywhere. 💬 We’d love to hear — how has Jiu-Jitsu built community or friendships in your life? 👉 Like this video if this story inspires you. 👉 Subscribe for more Jiu-Jitsu journeys and training insights. 👉 GB2 by Carlos Maia — launching Week 1 on September 28th, with a new week released every week: https://online.graciebarra.com/pages/gb2-carlos-maia

From Rio to Ljubljana, Carlos Maia’s Jiu-Jitsu journey expanded beyond borders. This episode tells the story of how he built a lasting legacy in Slovenia, transforming lives and creating a thriving community of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. When Professor Maia brought Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu to Slovenia, he wasn’t just opening an academy — he was planting seeds of confidence, resilience, and discipline. Students who once searched for self-defense and belonging found a family on the mats, united under the Red Shield. Episode 3 highlights how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu became more than a martial art in Ljubljana — it became a way to overcome challenges, break through bullying, and inspire new generations. Through his GB2 curriculum on GB Online coming September 28th, Maia continues to share this structured approach worldwide, making Jiu-Jitsu accessible to anyone, anywhere. 💬 We’d love to hear — how has Jiu-Jitsu built community or friendships in your life? 👉 Like this video if this story inspires you. 👉 Subscribe for more Jiu-Jitsu journeys and training insights. 👉 GB2 by Carlos Maia — launching Week 1 on September 28th, with a new week released every week: https://online.graciebarra.com/pages/gb2-carlos-maia

In 1994, at the Gama Filho Stadium in Rio, Jiu-Jitsu history was written. A single sweep would send shockwaves through the sport — inspiring a generation and shaping the path of Carlos Maia on his journey with Gracie Barra. As a young teenager, Carlos Maia spent weekends glued to the mats, watching the world’s best fighters compete in Rio de Janeiro. Without the internet, competition days became classrooms — a place to study techniques, idols, and innovations in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This episode tells the story of the sweep that became a turning point, remembered by those who witnessed it and retold by those it inspired. More than just a move, it symbolized the creativity and evolution of BJJ training in the 1990s, fueling Carlos Maia’s vision for the future. Now, through his GB2 curriculum on GB Online, Professor Maia continues that legacy — helping students worldwide explore structured paths to Jiu-Jitsu growth, rooted in both tradition and innovation. 💬 Have you ever used Carlos Maia’s sweep in training or competition? Tell us how it worked for you. 👉 Like this video if this story inspires you. 👉 Subscribe for more Jiu-Jitsu journeys and training insights. 👉 GB2 by Carlos Maia — launching Week 1 on September 28th, with a new week released every week: https://online.graciebarra.com/pages/gb2-carlos-maia

In 1994, at the Gama Filho Stadium in Rio, Jiu-Jitsu history was written. A single sweep would send shockwaves through the sport — inspiring a generation and shaping the path of Carlos Maia on his journey with Gracie Barra. As a young teenager, Carlos Maia spent weekends glued to the mats, watching the world’s best fighters compete in Rio de Janeiro. Without the internet, competition days became classrooms — a place to study techniques, idols, and innovations in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This episode tells the story of the sweep that became a turning point, remembered by those who witnessed it and retold by those it inspired. More than just a move, it symbolized the creativity and evolution of BJJ training in the 1990s, fueling Carlos Maia’s vision for the future. Now, through his GB2 curriculum on GB Online, Professor Maia continues that legacy — helping students worldwide explore structured paths to Jiu-Jitsu growth, rooted in both tradition and innovation. 💬 Have you ever used Carlos Maia’s sweep in training or competition? Tell us how it worked for you. 👉 Like this video if this story inspires you. 👉 Subscribe for more Jiu-Jitsu journeys and training insights. 👉 GB2 by Carlos Maia — launching Week 1 on September 28th, with a new week released every week: https://online.graciebarra.com/pages/gb2-carlos-maia

In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan (BJJ Mental Models) and Jesse Walker (Rough Hands BJJ) welcome special guest Dr. Derek Jones. Derek is a BJJ black belt, innovation educator, and retired philosophy professor whose work bridges martial arts, culture, and political thought. Together, the team explores how memes evolved from internet jokes into one of the most powerful tools of propaganda in modern politics. From Richard Dawkins’ Selfish Gene to AI-driven meme floods, from the shifting Overton Window to the weaponization of humor, this conversation digs into how memes shape culture, spread extremism, and even destabilize democracy. Along the way, we discuss comedy as cover, the dangers of nihilism, and whether memes can still be reclaimed for good. The takeaway: memes aren’t harmless entertainment; they’re a frontline in the battle over culture, politics, and truth itself. ⸻ 👥 Featuring: Derek Jones — BJJ black belt, social innovator, philosopher Steve Kwan — @BJJMentalModels Jesse Walker — Rough Hands BJJ ⸻ 🧠 Topics We Cover: • What memes really are: from Dawkins to digital culture • How memes spread faster than truth, and why they stick • The Overton Window and cultural manipulation • Comedy, plausible deniability, and “just joking” politics • AI meme factories and the flood of propaganda • The Joker, fascism, and the politics of nihilism • Can memes be used for good? ⸻ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Fighting Matters 01:01 Meet Derek Jones: Black Belt & Philosopher 03:15 What Is a Meme, Really? 07:13 How Memes Shape Personality and Culture 09:53 Why Anyone Can Now Create Viral Propaganda 14:10 AI and the Future of Meme Warfare 20:14 Memes, Overton Windows, and Shifting Norms 23:55 The Plausible Deniability of Sharing Memes 28:23 Comedy as Cover: From Pepe to Rogan 33:43 The Joker, Fascism, and Mocking the System 37:51 Memes as News and the COVID Meme Boom 41:36 Is Society Getting Dumber, or Just Faster? 46:49 Offloading Memory to AI: Help or Harm? 53:37 Wall-E vs. Terminator: The Real AI Dystopia 55:49 Human Responsibility in an Automated World 59:09 Can Memes Still Be Used for Good? 01:02:26 Levity, Connection, and Fighting Back with Humor 01:03:08 Closing Thoughts

Alicia Reitz and I dive deep into how BJJ can be used to develop a strong sense of self confidence for everyone, and how that self confidence can then be put to good use in self defense and the the rest of your life. We also digress a little into specifics of the social media drama that I was involved in recently, which certainly raised my blood pressure just a little. Alicia Reitz (Hon.B.Kin, B.Ed. Hon.B.Kin, B.Ed.) is a BJJ Brown Belt and does in person and remote coaching. Follow her and get in touch with her via Instagram at @angelishfit. Please like, share and subscribe. And if you sometimes prefer your podcasts in video form, [click here to check out this episode on the Strenuous Life YouTube Channel](https://youtu.be/SlQNbHB6DgE). Thank you so much, Stephan Kesting P.S. If you're interested in the topic of building self confidence and mental fortitude I think you might like my book about the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of dealing with extreme circumstances, available in hardcover, Kindle, or audiobook format everywhere including Amazon here: Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic

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On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by ADCC veteran and BJJ black belt John Hansen. John discusses bouncing around gyms initially and then finding a consistent training environment, when his life started to change into a more positive directions, 5 things all grappling is based around, how his training has changed as he has gotten older, getting things that you want in training and having a more narrow focus on success and failure, what has moved the needle most in his training, his thoughts on goal setting, his focus on hand fighting, his biggest regret, and having the ability to fixate on things that are important to you. Follow John on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rearden_mettle/ Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to **https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30** and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

This week, we're joined by Dr. Jen Case! Jen is a 13x IBJJF masters world champion, BJJ black belt under Renato Tavares, coach at Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy, and PhD in Human Nutrition & Performance. In this episode, Jen covers the risks of Jiu-Jitsu competition and how it can be made safer. Follow Jen on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/drjenjitsu/](https://www.instagram.com/drjenjitsu/) Jen's website: [https://drjencase.com/](https://drjencase.com/) Train with Jen at Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy in North Carolina: [https://charlotte-bjj.com/](https://charlotte-bjj.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Normalization [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/normalization/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/normalization/)- Gamification [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/)- Open Knowledge [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/open-knowledge/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/open-knowledge/)- Return on Investment [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/) **Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!** If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at **a fraction of the cost of a single private.** Sign up here for a free trial: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/) Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/) Follow us on social: [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/) [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

Another task game great for Minne Grapplers work on their wrestling skills. Learning how to move on their feet looking for takedowns shots, level change, grip fighting, distance control, head position, developing better stability, balance, and spatial orientation. The task is simple, protect your balloon and try and touch your partner’s balloon. Of course, having a blast with your friends! #bjj #hus #husa #independentplay #jiujitsu #kidsclasses #lakenokomis #martialarts #mendotaheights #minnehahafalls #kidsjiujitsu #twincities #saintpaulmn #haus021 #haus021us #martialartsforkids #jiujitsufamily #familyactivities #motorskills #funtime #bjj #selfdefense #brazilianjiujitsu #saintpaul #minnegrappler #motorskills #mendotaheightsmn #independentplay #fujimats #hyperice #kidsclasses #antibullying #drinklmnt

No Lugar Secreto, as mulheres da nossa academia viveram uma experiência única de crescimento e transformação. 💫 Elas escolheram a humildade como estilo de vida e se conectaram profundamente — fortalecendo o corpo, renovando a alma e despertando o espírito. Assista e inspire-se com esse momento que marcou corações e fortaleceu nossa comunidade. 🔔 Inscreva-se para mais conteúdos que unem Jiu-Jitsu, propósito e valores que transformam vidas.

Battle Arts Academy celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special live broadcast from the Don Kolov Arena in Mississauga Ontario Canada #wrestling #battle #a

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