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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 1H 13M

Master George Rego/ Jukido Ju-Jitsu Academy

from Old Man On The Mat · host Tony Jones

"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing"In this engaging conversation, Master George Rego shares his journey in traditional Ju-Jitsu, discussing the evolution of martial arts training, the importance of testing, and the balance between self-defense and sport. He emphasizes the significance of connecting with diverse students in a dojo and the role of failure in personal growth. The discussion also touches on the challenges of running a dojo and the future of traditional martial arts in a modern context. In this conversation, George Rego and Old Man On The Mat discuss various themes surrounding martial arts, education, and personal development. They explore the importance of accountability in education, the value of testing and promotion in martial arts, and the symbolism of the black belt. The conversation also touches on the significance of physical capability in law enforcement, the necessity of de-escalation and communication skills, and the journey of writing a book about the history of Ju-Jitsu in America.Support the showSupport Our Podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oldmanonthematLike and comment on our social media below:(1) Facebookhttps://x.com/oldmanonthemat1https://www.tiktok.com/@old.man.on.the.mathttps://www.instagram.com/oldmanonthematwww.youtube.com/@oldmanonthematCheck out our AMAZING T-Shirts, Hoodies and Rash Guards @ www.OldManOnTheMat.comsupport us at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2351260/supportThank you for listening!

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"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this engaging conversation, Master George Rego shares his journey in traditional Ju-Jitsu, discussing the evolution of martial arts training, the importance of testing, and the balance between self-defense and sport. He emphasizes the significance of connecting with diverse students in a dojo and the role of failure in personal growth. The discussion also touches on the challenges of running a dojo and the future of traditional martial arts ...

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