#296 Almiro Barros

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Thomas’s guest shares his journey from Brazil to Australia, discussing his early experiences in martial arts, the transition from Judo to Jiu Jitsu, and the importance of instilling discipline in children through martial arts. He reflects on the evolution of Jiu Jitsu, the challenges of teaching, and the future of the sport as it grows in popularity. He also emphasizes the need for quality instructors and the importance of maintaining the traditional values of martial arts while adapting to modern practices. Here is The RŌL Radio with a 4th degree black belt, the head coach at Sharp Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Australia, and new academy owner, Almiro Barros. 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://sjjarobina.com.au/? https://www.instagram.com/sjjarobina/ https://www.instagram.com/almirobarros/ Episode Highlights: 3:06 Choosing Australia 6:24 From Judo to Jiu-Jitsu and Important Traditions 16:00 Overcoming Negative Misconceptions 23:17 Embracing a New Culture In Singapore 32:11 The Challenges and Opportunities of Teaching Kids 49:03 Should Everyone Compete 53:11 Developing Future Leaders Support the show