#123 Johnny Tama

Send us Fan Mail On this episode Johhny Tama discusses how he deals with big changes, learning while teaching, the importance of cross-training, the 60/40 student-instructor relationship, and why black belts must teach. Here is The RŌL Radio with multi-time Pan American Champion, IBJJF World Champion, and the first Hispanic athlete to win the IBJJF World Championship in the Black Belt division, Johnny Tama. 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/johnnytama/ https://linktr.ee/johnnytama https://www.facebook.com/johnnytamabjj Episode Highlights: 5:12 Happy Birthday Johnny 11:07 Behind the Curtain 14:35 Someone Gary Agrees With 17:22 60/40 Split 21:20 Cross Training 30:13 Financial Support 35:23 What Brought Johnny to Jiu Jitsu 44:06 Mindfulness 47:24 Jiu Jitsu Equations 51:34 Teaching 57:18 Johnny’s Definition of a Black Belt 1:01:12 Paul Sharp’s Question Support the show