#274 AJ Discianni

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his insights on the parallels between life and jiu-jitsu, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, community, and the pursuit of excellence. He discusses the challenges of retention in jiu-jitsu, the impact of external factors, and the significance of discipline over motivation. He reflects on the role of leadership and personal relationships in shaping his journey, while also addressing the importance of growth and accountability in training. Here is The RŌL Radio with a jiu-jitsu black belt, who along with past guest and his wife Cathryn Discianni, is the co-owner of New Asgard Martial Arts, AJ Discianni. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1600 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/aj_jitsu/ https://www.instagram.com/newasgardmartialarts/ https://newasgardmartialarts.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeW6FYAm5SeDjgU0MDX8tE3dmUNDgFx1TBxS3j8SGdMtpOBZilowkcBNgvJSg_aem_bYQyccgCX6SA85J0pKnLIw Episode Highlights: 2:26 Jiu-Jitsu and Life’s Parallels 7:41 Chasing the Elite Version of Me 16:22 What Makes the Jiu-Jitsu Community Unique 21:53 Transparency in Jiu-Jitsu 25:19 Why AJ Keeps Going 35:06 AJ’s Jiu-Jitsu Journey 40:27 Lessons from a White Belt AJ 46:48 The Instant Gratification Problem 58:00 The Importance of Role Models Support the show