#263 Joshua Frye

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Thomas’ guest shares his journey from a traditional martial arts background to running a successful Jiu-Jitsu academy. He emphasizes the importance of decision-making, calmness, and logic in martial arts, as well as the differences between teaching and practicing. He discusses the significance of creating a positive culture within an academy, the role of leadership, and the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu as a community. He also highlights the challenges of being an instructor and the need for professionalism in the industry. Here is The RŌL Radio with the founder and owner of The Grounds MMA Academy in Bonita Springs, FL. member of Carlson Gracie Team, and Roufusport Kickboxing Association, Joshua Frye. 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/coachfryed/ https://traininggroundsma.com/? https://www.instagram.com/tgroundsmma/ Episode Highlights: 3:34 Making Smart Decisions 9:17 Forming Relationships Through Jiu-Jitsu 13:30 The Recipie for Success 23:55 Fail Fast 31:03 Joshua’s Journey 38:08 Joshua’s Insane Purple Belt Test 43:21 Different Methods of Teaching 50:27 Can Anyone Teach 55:09 The Ups and Downs of Academy Ownership 1:01:52 Future Aspirations and Growth Support the show