#304 Brian Johnson

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Thomas’ guest delves into his extensive journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, starting from his early days in martial arts to his transformative experiences training with the Machado brothers. He shares his insights on the culture of Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of mentorship, and the legacy of the pioneers in the sport. He reflects on how learning has evolved with technology and emphasizes the motivations individuals have for practicing Jiu-Jitsu. He also shares his journey through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reflecting on the unexpected nature of receiving his black belt and the feelings of imposter syndrome that accompanied it. Here is The RŌL Radio with the creator of the B 12 Curriculum, a 5th degree black belt under Rigan Machado, David Meyer, and John Will, and the owner/head instructor of Northwest Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Seattle Washington, Brian Johnson. 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/nwjja/?hl=en https://www.nwjja.net/? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-b5XDATBybMZCwfXGXBm9g?view_as=subscriber Episode Highlights: 4:02 Brian’s Early Jiu-Jitsu Experiences 13:00 Eye Opening Experiences with the Machados 36:56 The Importance of Being In Charge of Your Own Learning 47:36 How Brian Learns 56:15 Understanding Other’s Motivations 59:19 Brian’s Black Belt Experience 1:08:38 Feeling an Obligation to Our Instructors Support the show