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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2026 · 48 MIN

This Stroke Forced Jake Straus to Evolve His Game

from Talkin Jit with Acai · host Kevin

Jake Straus, better known as Darce Daddy, joins Acai TV to discuss one of the most challenging moments of his life: suffering a stroke shortly after a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition.📲 Follow Jake Straus (Darce Daddy):Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_darcedaddy/?hl=enCheck Out https://shopjitsu.com/collections/apparelIn this conversation we discuss:• The day everything changed• Stroke awareness in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu• Returning to competition after a life-threatening event• PGF and professional grappling• Building confidence through Jiu-Jitsu• Faith, purpose, and personal growth• Training at Wagner Rocha Martial Arts• The reality of making money in professional grappling• Why competition changes peopleJake shares lessons on resilience, mindset, self-esteem, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity.If you're a competitor, coach, athlete, or simply someone working through challenges in life, this episode has something for you.

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