EP 149 – If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you | Derek Price, Former NFL Player and the founder of The Faction Foundation
Welcome to BJJ Mental Coach Podcast Episode 149. I’m your host Gustavo Dantas, and today we have Derek Price, a former NFL player, jiu-jitsu brown belt, and founder of The Faction Foundation. Derek and I first crossed paths in the early 2000s when he was a chiropractor, and I’ve been inspired by his journey ever…
EP 148 Harnessing Stem Cell Therapy for Optimal Health | Kevin Lucas New Hope Regeneration Co-founder
Join us as we talk with Kevin Lucas, co-founder of New Hope Regeneration. Kevin shares insights on the benefits and applications of stem cell therapy for chronic pain and health challenges. I recently shared my struggle with a neck injury that limited my training and teaching. On December 1, 2023, I received my first stem…
EP 147 Let your irritations inspire you | Jake Watson – Martial Arts Announcer/Commentator
Jake Watson is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Andre Maracaba, a Junior Golden Gloves Boxing Champion and a 3x Amateur Muay Thai National Champion. He is 26 and He has competed at the highest level of BJJ, being ranked #5 in the -88kgs Division on the FloGrappling Worldwide Black Belt Rankings. As a…
EP 146 – Service to Others | NPO BJJKIDS.ORG co-founder Mike Mella
Mike Mella is a 49-year-old published author and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt originally from Sweden and now based in Brazil. Mike shares his journey from discovering BJJ to co-founding BJJKIDS.ORG, a Non-profit organization transforming social projects in Rio’s impoverished communities. With a background in psychology and a deep connection to Brazilian culture, Mike brings unique insights into…
EP 145 – Optimizing your life | Unfair Advantage Performance owner Watus Cooper
Watus Cooper, founder of Unfair Advantage Performance (UAP) in Tempe, Arizona, brings a wealth of experience as a former D1 Track Athlete and strength and conditioning coach at the University of Arizona. As a blue belt in jiu-jitsu, he understands the importance of holistic wellness. At UAP, they offer a comprehensive suite of services aimed at optimizing health, from cold plunges and infrared saunas to massage therapy and corrective exercise. Their mission is to empower individuals to become the healthiest, happiest, and most optimized versions of themselves, making Watus the perfect guest for an episode titled “Optimizing Your Life.”