#124 Dan Hart

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Dan Hart discusses Jiu Jitsu post-pandemic, what is truly important when it comes to growing an academy, his reasons for loving the gi, and his criteria for Jiu Jitsu ranks. Here is The RŌL Radio with restaurateur, owner, and instructor at Alpha BJJ in Woodstock Il, and Henry Akins black belt, Dan Hart. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 900 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/dan_t_hart/ https://linktr.ee/Danhart Episode Highlights: 3:21 Jiu Jitsu Post Pandemic 7:31 Why it is Hard to Return 12:30 Keeping the Personal Touch 19:33 Not Everyone is an Instructor 26:04 Dan’s Reasons for Starting 29:38 Why is Jiu Jitsu Appealing 35:35 Does it Matter When You Start 42:04 Is Jiu Jitsu Mainstream 43:21 NOGI vs GI 47:20 Black Belt Criteria 54:49 Impactful Experiences 56:47 Johnny Tama’s Question 1:01:05 Setting Goals in Jiu Jitsu Support the show