Andy shares his powerful journey—from being born in Japan to moving to the U.S. at 16 to chase his dream. Now at 25, he’s living that dream: training, teaching, and competing at the highest level. A black belt under André Galvão, Andy has conquered major IBJJF titles and continues to inspire with his work ethic,…

🎙️ On episode 153 of The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast, you’ll hear from Fabin Rosa, owner of Fabin Rosa BJJ in Orlando, Florida. 🏆 A 2024 IBJJF Master World Champion, he recently claimed another major title by winning the 2025 IBJJF Pan Championship—right in his backyard of Orlando. 🌴🥇 In this episode, Fabin shares his…

In this audio, I share my experience at the 2025 IBJJF Pan Championship. Remember, after every competition, you should re-evaluate four key aspects: technical, strategic, physical, and mental. I’ll discuss three important reflections from my experience, and I hope this information can help you in some way. 📺 Watch the full video now on YouTube:…

Welcome to Episode 152 of The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast! Today’s guest is Matthew Karakoulakis—a lawyer, accredited mediator, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with nearly 20 years of experience in both law and martial arts. Named Australia’s Most Influential Lawyer, Matthew applies his expertise in negotiation, leadership, and strategy both in business and on the mats. He is also…

I recorded a quick video for YouTube and audio for the podcast, summarizing my experience at the 2025 IBJJF European Championship in Lisbon, Portugal. 🇵🇹 This was the first of the four major IBJJF events I plan to compete in this year. In the video, I share three key lessonsfrom the competition that you can keep in mind for your next event.…