In this episode, I have the honor of having a conversation with Brandon Mccaghren co-owner of 10th Planet Decatur, Alabama. Brandon earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Eddie Bravo and was the first 10th Planet Instructor in the entire Southeastern United States. He has received each of his Jiu-Jitsu ranks directly from Eddie Bravo. In addition to being an experienced teacher and Black belt in the Traditional Martial Arts, Brandon has staked his claim as one of the top grappling competitors in the Southeast by taking titles in Kakuto, Good Fight, IBJJF, NAGA, and even Freestyle Judo to name just a few. He has also led 10th Planet to multiple Team Titles at many of these same events.
Brandon is also one of the most highly respected instructors in the global 10th Planet organization, teaching seminars all over the United States on a regular basis. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Decatur was recognized as the top-ranked academy in the 10th Planet system in 2014, largely in part to the team's competitive successes and Brandon's reputation as a world-class instructor.
Brandon is a prolific idea machine and with the help of his wife Lindsay (also a black belt) to filter and execute on the good ideas, together they have cultivated a fascinating life based on a foundation of doing exactly what they want to do. It sounds so simple, right? But I would argue the majority of us make compromises in our career paths and that is partially what makes people like Brandon so interesting to share time with.
In this episode we talk about the evolution of his martial art, how he started, grew and maintains his academy, some of his online strategies, his love of Pearl Jam and Radiohead, super chat sound effects whomp whomp whomp and his most recent endeavor and passion the PGF Professional Grapplers Federation.
