Former MMA fighter Dale Corzine talks MMA career, crushing defeat, and finding his passion for jujitsu again

In this episode, I’m joined by former MMA fighter and current BJJ practitioner, Dale Corzine. Dale’s martial arts journey began with Tae Kwon Do and wrestling as a kid, before he dove headfirst into MMA as a teenager with dreams of going pro. By day he worked a demanding manual labor job, and by night he endured a brutal training schedule — all in pursuit of making his dream a reality. Dale takes us inside the highs and lows of his three unforgettable MMA fights, sharing the physical punishment, the mental battles, and the ultimate cost of chasing a career in combat sports. After a heartbreaking decision to step away from training for nearly a decade, Dale has found his way back — this time to the mats of Steez Jiu Jitsu Club in Tustin, where he now trains alongside his son and prepares to compete again this May. This is a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the power of rediscovering your passion.You will not want to miss Dale himself recounting his journey in this episode!