#250 Zach Smart

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Thomas and his guest Zach Smart discuss the deep love and commitment that comes with years of training. They delve into the infinite nature of jiu-jitsu, the balance between fun and fundamentals, and the importance of learning from failure. Zach shares his personal journey from aspiring MMA fighter to dedicated jiu-jitsu practitioner, emphasizing the community and camaraderie he found on the mats. The conversation also delves into the evolution of jiu-jitsu, comparing the technical aspects of gi and no-gi, and the future of the sport in terms of entertainment and professionalism. Here is the 250th episode of The RŌL Radio with a jiu-jitsu content creator and Black belt under Ross Nicholls at London Grapple, Zach Smart. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1500 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radio http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://www.instagram.com/zachsmart/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/london_grapple/?hl=en https://londongrapple.co.uk/ Episode Highlights: 3:13 Loving Jiu-Jitsu Now More Than Ever 5:27 Jiu-Jitsu is Infinite 13:57 Finding the Balance Between Fun and Effort 18:29 Making It Harder Than It Needs To Be 20:23 Keeping an Open Mind 22:33 Why Jiu-Jitsu 27:50 The Resposibility of Learning 32:06 The Structure and Freedom Within Jiu-Jitsu 36:00 GI vs NOGI 45:54 The Professional Future of Jiu-Jitsu 52:45 Importance and Meaning of Promotions 1:03:24 Zach Gets His Black Belt Support the show