#292 Jay Zeballos

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Thomas and his guest explore the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu, the impact of social media on training, and the importance of community and professionalism in martial arts. They discuss the complexities of learning Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing the importance of understanding the art versus the sport.  His guest also shares personal anecdotes about support from his wife and the impact it has had on his journey. He also looks ahead to the future of his teaching career and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.Here is The RŌL Radio with a lifelong martial artist, an instructor at the Jean Jacques Machado Academy and a 5th degree black belt, Jay Zeballos. 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-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/jayzeballos/https://www.instagram.com/jjmachadoacademy/https://www.jjmachado.com/?https://www.youtube.com/@JeanJacquesMachadoOFFICIAL?https://www.instagram.com/jeanjacquesmachado/Episode Highlights:2:14 The Passage of Time5:13 The Evolution of Martial Arts and Social Media14:03 The Essence of a Martial Artist VS Athletes15:46 A Professional Approach20:39 The Importance of Community24:41 Reflecting on Life and Mortality37:11 Helping Students Navigate Their Journey42:46 Jiu-Jitsu is for Anybody But Not for Everybody52:03 Training Close to the Source1:02:38 The Importance Helping Others1:04:59 The Impact of SupportSupport the show