#255 Tom Cronin

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his journey through the world of Jiu-Jitsu. They discuss the legacy of Carlson Gracie, along with the evolution of training methods, and the importance of competition and personal growth. He emphasizes the duality of Jiu-Jitsu as both a sport and a lifestyle, exploring the motivations behind why people train and compete. They also reflect on the challenges and responsibilities of being a school owner, the impact of Jiu-Jitsu on their lives, and the importance of community within the martial arts world. Here is The RŌL Radio with a Carlson Gracie Junior black belt, a black belt masters world and NoGi world champion, and head professor at Carlson Gracie West Coast Headquarters, Tom Cronin. 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://carlsongracietemecula.com/ https://www.instagram.com/carlsongracieteam/?hl=en Episode Highlights: 2:47 The Legacy of Carlson Gracie 9:28 Tittles and Skills 14:01 Separating Training and Competing 18:43 The Nature of People 24:09 Jiu-Jitsu as a Lifestyle 29:14 Is Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone 33:42 Complex Jiu-Jitsu Relationships 40:10 Using Competition to Measure Growth 49:04 Building a Community Through an Academy Support the show