Building a Jiu Jitsu Community: Black Belt Thomas Rozdzynski

In this episode we have, Professor Thomas Rozdzynski. Thomas is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the head instructor at RŌL Academy of Jiu Jitsu in Illinois. He began his journey in 2000 under the tutelage of the late Grandmaster Carlson Gracie Sr. in Chicago. In 2014, he was promoted to First Degree by Professor Eddie Redzovic and Grandmaster Carley Gracie. This led him to realize his dream of opening RŌL Academy of Jiu Jitsu in Orland Park, Illinois, in 2015, where he shares his knowledge and experience with others.  In recognition of his dedication and contributions to the martial arts community, he was promoted to Second Degree in 2018 by Professor Adem Redzovic and Grandmaster Carley Gracie, and most recently, in 2021, he was awarded the third degree by Professor Adem Redzovic. Thomas is also the host of the RŌL Radio podcast, where he shares his insights on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle. As a special offer to our listeners, we are providing a complimentary four-month subscription to RŌL TV. To take advantage of this offer, simply visit RŌL TV and apply the coupon code FOREVERWHITEBELT during checkout. Alternatively, you can use this link https://rolacademy.tv/orders/complete_order?o=59600&d=foreverwhitebelt to access the offer directly. Enjoy your access to RŌL TV and thank you for listening to our podcast! Thomas's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rozdzynskibjj Give us a 5 star review on Apple Music and Spotify Share this podcast with a friend it really helps us out. Become a VIP member for only .99 a month, get ad free, uncensored, early episodes https://anchor.fm/foreverwhitebelt/subscribe. Instagram @foreverwhitebeltshow. Go buy your Forever White Belt swag at teespring.com/forever-white-belt. Linktree https://linktr.ee/foreverwhitebelt Sign up for Riverside.fm here. Finally, if you ever get to beautiful Northern California please come roll with us at North Bay Jiu Jitsu in Marin County just north of San Francisco, there are amazing instructors, and everyone there is great people. Mention the podcast and get two weeks Free.