#119 Mike Kalika

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we have the creator of the social media site, People of Jiu Jitsu. Mike Kalika has traveled to hundreds of Jiu Jitsu academies photographing and interviewing Jiu Jitsu practitioners and getting them to share their personal stories. Mike's photos are unique in the world of social media. Mike makes sure we see the stripped-down versions of his subjects instead of the glamorized photos most often found online, allowing the viewer to see themselves in his work. Here is The RŌL Radio with Fabio Clemente and Studio X Black belt, multi-time nogi world champion, ibjjf world champion, pans nogi champion, and creator of People of Jiu Jitsu, Mike Kalika. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey. The Tap Cancer Out charity tournament series is back and heading to 9 more cities across the US this Fall, with stops in Austin, Chicago, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Boston, and more. Tap Cancer Out is aiming to donate another $1.2 million to its 10 beneficiary organizations. Fundraising and registration are OPEN for all cities and dates, so head to www.tapcancerout.org/tournaments to find your city and sign up! http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/ https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://www.instagram.com/people_of_jiu_jitsu/ https://www.studiox.nyc/ Episode Highlights: 6:36 Creation of People of Jiu Jitsu 10:10 Why the Raw Look 12:36 The Person Behind the Photo 20:27 Mike’s Journey on the Mats 24:50 Creating Opportunities for Others 32:42 Exploring Other Schools 42:42 No Belts No Judgements 47:16 If He Could Do It We Can Do It 56:25 The One That Got Away 1:00:00 Robert Miller’s Question Support the show