Soul Rollers - Jiujitsu, Life and Self-Mastery
by Jackson Gage
This podcast is hosted by two ex-police officers who are passionate about jiujitsu and self-mastery. Jackson Gage and William Dennis worked together at the same Police department in a violent city in California, Jackson for 10 years and William for 7. Both were forced to retire after being diagnosed with PTSD. Jiu Jitsu has brought so much positivity into both of their lives in a short amount of time and they want to share their experiences through this podcast. Subscribe to follow our journey in Brazilian jiujitsu and self-mastery.
Episodes
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Ep 48 BJJ and Life In Mexico City w Steve Campbell
Summary In this episode of the Soul Rollers podcast, host Jackson Gage and co-host William Dennis welcome Steve Campbell, a Jiu Jitsu practitioner and artist living in Mexico City. They discuss the cultural richness of Mexico City, Steve's experiences training Jiu Jitsu in various locations, the...
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Ep. 47 Jackson's Dad Dies and William Turns 40
Summary In this episode of the Soul Rollers Podcast, hosts Jackson Gage and William Dennis discuss personal growth, the significance of training in Jiu Jitsu, and the importance of community and support in achieving self-mastery. They reflect on William's recent 40th birthday, share insights on…
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Ep. 46 Endless Learning in Jiujitsu
Summary In this episode of the Soul Rollers podcast, hosts Jackson Gage and William Dennis discuss their experiences in Jiu-Jitsu, focusing on the importance of training techniques like Spider Guard, the art of control, and the endless journey of learning within the sport. They also compare...
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Ep. 45 Struggles as Stepping Stones to Success in Jiujitsu and Life
In this episode of the Soul Rollers podcast, hosts Jackson Gage and William Dennis discuss their journeys in Jiu Jitsu, the importance of consistency in training, and the impact of mindset on personal growth. They share their experiences of returning to the mat after breaks, the challenges of...
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Ep. 44 Its Not the Goal, It's Who You Become
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Ep.43 Let Fear be Your Compass, One Foot in Front of the Other
In this episode Jackson and William discuss self-mastery in depth. IG @soulrollers_jj IG @theincreaselife IG @thewilldennis
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Ep. 42 Look Up to No Man, Be a Good Person and Adopt-a-cop
In this episode Jackson and William discuss a Samurai warrior quote and being a good human. They also talk about why it's important to never put anyone on a pedestal. They also go into the necessity of better training in Law Enforcement. Listen to this episode for these and many other topics...
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Ep. 41 Learn How to Listen, Focus on Giving and Be open to Change
In this episode we discuss the importance of being a good listener in jiujitsu, the power of giving and why it's important to always be open to change. Follow on IG @Soulrollers_jj Contact Jackson @theincreaselife on IG Conta t William @thewilldennis
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Ep.40 Mindset for Injuries, Cop Story time and Escapes
In this episode, Jackson and William discuss Jackson's recent unfortunate accident that lead to a debilitating knee injury followed by a surgery. Jackson is currently recovering and explained the mindset that has helped him to elevate his life during his recovery time. They also discuss the...
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Ep.39 Season 2 Updates on Bjj, Life and Self-mastery
In this episode Jackson and William convene for the first episode of Season 2 of Soul Rollers. The fellas take it deep as always and discuss of course, jiujitsu life and Self mastery..... Purpose, Mission in life, relationships, friendships and more. You can also watch on video now on Spotify!...
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Ep 38 At Home Unassisted Baby Delivery… and Jiujitsu
In this episode William shares a detailed account of his at home unassisted baby delivery and how it changed his life. You don’t want to miss this amazing story that will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat.
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Ep.37 The Power of Visioning and the Importance of Sacrifice
In todays episode, Jackson Gage and William Dennis discuss the sacrifice that it takes to become the greatest version of yourself and how that applies to goal setting. They also discuss how to live into your vision., and a bunch of other interesting, valuable and noteworthy content that somehow…
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Ep.36 Centering Ourselves to Achieve Health and Happiness and Some Great Advice for White Belts
In this episode Jackson Gage and William Dennis offer advice for newer white belts, talk about aligning ourselves to remain healthy and happy, discuss how jiujitsu relates to chess, as well as take a call from a creeper of a listener and other interesting stories and topics. If you get any value...
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Ep.35 Why Discipline Equals Happiness
In this episode, Jackson Gage and William Dennis respond to messages from listeners and go in depth into the importance of maintaining disciplined daily routines to forge ourselves in powerful and happy humans. If you get any value from this please leave a rating and a review and share this with...
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Ep.34 Developing Your Jiujitsu Game: A Blue Belt Perspective
On todays episode Jackson Gage and William P. Dennis AKA Turner Smiles discuss Jiujitsu and the conundrum of where to focus our attention to improve our game as jiujitsu players, from a blue belt perspective. Word of the Month: Conundrum Disclaimer: Williams name is not Turner Smiles it is…
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Ep.33 Freedom from the Chains of Domestication
In todays episode Jackson Gage ad William Dennis take messages from listeners, argue about judgement, discuss liberation from indentured servitude and why jiujitsu players have a longing for freedom and entrepreneurship in their lives. If you get any value from this please leave a rating or a...
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Ep.32 Flow Rolling and the Path of Most Resistance
In todays episode, Jackson Gage and William Dennis talk about the concept of Flow rolling, the benefit of paths of resistance, more arguing about goal setting, cold water therapy, quieting the constant chatter in the mind....and jiujitsu, Life and self-mastery. If you get any value from this...
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Ep.31 Goals and Mentors
On Episode 31 Jackson Gage and William Dennis discuss mentors, goals, life, jiujitsu, and multiple other random yet interesting and valuable topics.
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Ep. 30 Creating the Life that you Envision for yourself.. and other Dope Topics
In todays episode, Jackson Gage and William Dennis take deep dive into the idea of figuring out your purpose and why you are here on Earth, how to be a lighthouse for those around you, wasting your life by putting your time into shit you don't really want to be doing, Jiujitsu, life…
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Ep.29 Social Media Addiction, Depression, Holistic Health and Microdosing
In this episode Jackson Gage and William Dennis discuss the recent social media crash and what we learned from it, maintaining happiness in life through natural means, the power of the jiujitsu network, supporting your friends ventures and art, microdosing psilocybin.... and native flutes ...and...
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Ep.28 How Jiujitsu Correlates with Life w Jaime Rocha
In this Episode Jackson Gage and William Dennis interview the founder of Gi and apparel company GodandGis.com, Jaime Rocha. Jaime is a purple belt under Mike Cusi at the Stronghold in San Diego. Jaime is a nurse as well as a father and husband. Jaime discusses how he got into jiujitsu, how…
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Ep.27 Are you the Man in the Arena or Just a Spectator Observing from the Stands?
In this episode Jackson Gage and William Dennis discuss a recent critique of the podcast and go in depth into practicing non-judgement, self expression, unity and the ultimate goal which is self-love and of course how all of it relates to jiujitsu. Deep episode check it out. Follow on IG...
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Ep.26 Finding our Edge, Knowing Ourselves and Truly Living
In this episode Jackson Gage and William Dennis discus pushing ourselves to the very limits of our being to know ourselves better and to find our edge, the importance of a good community, the natural instinct for humans to have propensity to combat, and they also share some great insights and...
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Ep.25 Jiujitsu, Fungi, B12 injections, Functional Fitness and Self-Mastery
In this episode Jackson and William Discuss Jiujitsu, mushrooms, vitamin b12 injections, excellent functional primal workouts, and of course personal Development. If you get any value from this episode or any episodes please leave a review on iTunes and/or follow us on Spotify.Connect w us...
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Ep.24 Finding your jiujitsu game, Seeking Struggle for Growth and Quantum Physics
In this episode William and Jackson talk about all kinds of interesting Jiujitsu shit including but not limited too, using jiujitsu as a tool for personal growth, seeking struggle to make life easier, finding your game, Quantum physics, the power of travel and Mikey Musumeci. Great episode. Tune…
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Ep.23 Mindset, Competition and Growth Through Jiujitsu w Dick Deleon
On this episode Jackson Gage and William Dennis speak with Rivalry jiujitsu blue belt Dick Deleon (IG: @ddeleon52) about his journey into brazilian jiujitsu, being a full time father with a full time job and still training, competition mindset, self defense and the personal growth that comes…
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Ep.22 Jiujitsu is a Vehicle for Life Transformation
In this episode Jackson Gage and William Dennis cover topics like Williams recent trip to Colorado, weird Karate rules in the Olympics, Personal transformation, jiujitsu as a vehicle to success. We almost discussed how William recently gave a noogie to an unsuspecting homeless man because he…
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Ep.21 What Do You Want Out of Life? ...Jiujitsu and Conspiracy Theories
In this episode Jackson Gage and William Dennis discuss the topic of creating the life that we want as opposed to the one that we've been told to live, and of course how this relates to jiujitsu. They also discuss their varying views on "Conspiracy Theories" This episode takes a deep dive into...
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Ep.20 Growth Mindset, Training w/ New White Belts and Poisonous bjj Parents
In this episode Jackson Gage and William Dennis discuss pushing too hard through injuries, recovery, growth mindset, brazilian jiujitsu black belt and author Chris Matakas, training w newer white belts, shitty parenting in jiujitsu, stretching and Williams secret crush on his professor. As always...
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Ep.19 Jiujitsu Insights, Salsa Dancing and Mollywopping w Steve Campbell
In this episode, Jackson Gage and William Dennis welcome their first guest to the show, Blue belt turtle expert, latin dancer, and writer Steve Campbell. The guys discuss Steve's journey in jiujitsu to this point as well as a bunch of other interesting and engaging valuable shit. Steve shares...
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Ep.18 Changing Academies, Wanting to Quit Jiujitsu and Finding Success in Life
In this episode, Jackson Gage and William Dennis go deep into the topic of personal growth and success in Life.William gets his blue belt. They also answer a listeners question regarding changing gyms and wanting to quit jiujitsu. The talk about Jackson's recent trip to Fresno where the two were...
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Ep.17 TRT, BJJ, Concussions, and Near Death by Boba
In this episode Jackson Gage and William Dennis cover a myriad of interesting topics from a concussion William sustained during a roll which left us episodeless for two weeks, to Jackson nearly dying due to over consumption of boba, to domestic violence and also self preservation and self care…
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Ep.16 Jiujitsu Belt Promotion and its Mental Challenges
In this episode of the Soul Rollers Jiujitsu podcast, Jackson Gage and William Dennis discuss the promotion from white belt to blue belt and the accompanying mental challenges that come along with that. William is scheduled to get his blue belt within the next month or so and Jackson has had his...
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Ep.15 Don't Be at the Mercy of your Emotions
In this episode Jackson and William discuss the humility that comes along with practicing jiujitsu as well as the power of controlling our emotions rather then letting them control us. This episode delves deep into the personal development side of things. Enjoy. If you get any value froths…
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Ep.14 How to Welcome the Struggles in Jiujitsu and in Life
On this episode, Jackson and William discuss Williams recents struggles with adding tools to his go-to position and how these struggles relate to life in general. Sometimes we have to invite the struggles and sometimes we cannot avoid them, but they are always there to elevate us and to evolve us...
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Ep.13 The Power of the Plateau and How to Break Through It
In this episode Jackson and William discuss the story of a recent plateau that Jackson broke through in his training. We will all hit plateaus and rough spots where we feel we are not getting any better, listen to this episode to gain some insight into this topic. The guys also discuss the power…
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Ep.12 What to Expect in your First Jiujitsu Tournament
In this episode Jackson interviews William on his first BJJ tournament. William explains why he entered, how he prepared, and the intensity of the competition itself. William breaks down each one of his matches and what was going through his mind during each match. This is a must listen to…
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Ep.11 Another Day, Another Dollar
In this Episode Jackson Gage and William Dennis discuss a bunch of interesting shit that all ties back into jiujitsu. If you get value from this episode or any others please leave a rating and review and subscribe. If you have any questions hit us up on IG: Jackson Gage @Theincreaselife and Will...
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Ep. 10 The Gentle Art Explored
In this episode, Jackson Gage and William Dennis celebrate their first goal with the podcast of recording and putting out 10 episodes. They also discuss further goals for the podcast. And of course, They talk jiujitsu as a form self-mastery as well. If you get value from this episode or any…
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Ep.9 Your Journey to Blue Belt: Overcoming Resistance
In this episode Jackson Gage and William Denis discuss Jackson's recent promotion to blue belt and the struggles that he encountered along the way. Great episode for anyone on their journey to blue belt. Very valuable and inciteful. If you get value from this episode or any others please leave a...
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Ep. 8 Jiujitsu is the Way - Lao Tzu
In this episode Jackson Gage and William Dennis have an impromptu conversation the day after thanksgiving about jiujitsu and personal development. If you find any value in this episode please rate and review this podcast and subscribe as well. You can contact us with any questions ... Jackson…
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Ep. 7 How to Succeed in Life and Jiujitsu
In their most powerful episode to date, Jackson Gage and William Dennis go deep into the philosophy behind success in life, business and jiujitsu. Press play and be inspired. If you get any value form this episode be sure to rate review and subscribe. If you have any questions contact us at…
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Ep.6 Cauliflower Ear and Personal Growth
On this episode Jackson and William discuss almost getting in a street fight, great advice from Georges St Pierre, cauliflower ear, being cemented by your professor and of course jiujitsu and self-mastery. If you get value from this episode or any others please leave a rating and review and...
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Ep.5 Jiujitsu and Other Random Yet Related Topics
In this episode Jackson Gage and William Dennis discuss books they are reading, Jiujitsu and a bunch of other personal development topics. If you get value from this episode or any others please leave a rating and review and subscribe. If you have any questions hit us up on IG: Jackson Gage...
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Ep4 Evolving Your Soul w Jiujitsu
In this episode Jackson and William discuss jiu jitsu of course, training partners, humility and go deep into self mastery and soul evolution. If you enjoy this podcast or get any value from it please Rate, review and subscribe. Also, contact the hosts with any questions that you may have and…
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Ep3 Avoiding Injury as a White Belt and Conquering Our Inner Coward
On this episode, amongst other things, Jackson Gage and William Dennis discuss how they have gotten injured in jiujitsu and how they are learning to avoid injury. They also discuss the voice in your head that tells you to skip jiujitsu class. If you enjoy this podcast or get any value from it...
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Ep.2 Jiujitsu and Police Work
In this episode Jackson Gage and William Dennis go in depth into their experience as Law Enforcement Officers and explain how they think Jiujitsu would have helped their careers and how bjj can help the careers of thousands of law enforcement officers around the world. If you enjoy this podcast…
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Ep.1 The Soul Rollers Story
In episode 1 of the Soul Rollers podcast, hosts and ex-cops Jackson Gage and William Dennis share their reasoning for starting this Podcast. They share their stories of beginning jiujitsu, being police officers, retiring with PTSD and why they have found such a strong passion for the sport of...
About this show
This podcast is hosted by two ex-police officers who are passionate about jiujitsu and self-mastery. Jackson Gage and William Dennis worked together at the same Police department in a violent city in California, Jackson for 10 years and William for 7. Both were forced to retire after being diagnosed with PTSD. Jiu Jitsu has brought so much positivity into both of their lives in a short amount of time and they want to share their experiences through this podcast. Subscribe to follow our journey in Brazilian jiujitsu and self-mastery.
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