Mastering Life Through Strength, Passion & Innovation with Frank Barca

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Ian chats with Frank Barca, a master of Jiu-Jitsu in Australia. Currently based in Melbourne, Australia, he is the first Australian to completely embrace these submission tactics and teach them to others.Don’t miss:Frank shows how martial arts can be amusing and exciting, as well as save lives — yours or others'.Frank explains how his expanded involvement in the martial arts business has helped him feel more comfortable in his own skin and in his own teaching.He also mentioned that ancient methods of instructing martial arts and pressure practise are used wherever possible when it comes to the training of athletes.Frank and Ian had a good time chatting about how much fun you can have with your family while knowing you're physically protecting them.About the Guest:Since 2006, Frank Barca has trained at 10th Planet Jiu-jitsu HQ in Hollywood, where he has met several MMA legends and other elite Jiu-jitsu and MMA fighters at Legends Gym, one of Hollywood's most sought after training facilities. Frank has returned 13 times since then to continue learning and training under his master, Eddie Bravo, the creator of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu.Frank Barca has trained every year at 10th Planet Jiu-jitsu HQ, in Hollywood, since 2006, coming in contact with many MMA Legends and many other elite Jiu Jitsu and MMA fighters in Hollywood at one of the most sought after training facilities, Legends Gym. Since then, Frank has returned 13 times to continue to learn and train under his master, Eddie Bravo, the founder of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu.He is the first Australian to fully embrace these submission strategies and is teaching this unique style of submission grappling down under in Melbourne.The affiliation is based on mastering 75% of the 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu system, a minimum of 4 years of grappling (Frank had been focusing on his ground game for 6 years at the time), and demonstrating mat sparring application of the world famous 10th Planet JJ method, as well as competing.By becoming an affiliate at that time, Frank Barca became the first person outside of America and North America licensed to teach authentic 10th Planet Rubber Guard, Twister,, and Half-guard attacks as well as the many other attacks specific to 10th Planet JJ.Frank Barca has been Eddie Bravo’s first generation student since 2006. Frank has been solely ranked by Master Eddie Bravo from white belt to blackbelt. This is a feat that no other Australian has ever achieved. The first in the Southern Hemisphere.About the Host:Ian Hawkins is the Founder and Host of The Grief Code. Dealing with grief firsthand with the passing of his father back in 2005 planted the seed in Ian to discover what personal freedom and legacy truly are. This experience was the start of his journey to healing the unresolved and unknown grief that was negatively impacting every area of his life. Leaning into his own intuition led him to leave corporate and follow his purpose of creating connections for himself and others.&nbsp;The Grief Code is a divinely guided process that enables every living person to uncover their unresolved and unknown grief and dramatically change their lives and the lives of those they love. Thousands of people have now moved from loss to light following this exact process.&nbsp;Check Me Out On:Join The Grief Code Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1184680498220541/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianhawkinscoaching/&nbsp;Instagram: <a...