Drew Murillo is the Head Referee for PGF World, an Eddie Bravo blackbelt, owner of 10th Planet Murrieta, King of Subs, and Co-Founder of Roll Forward Foundation.
King of Subs, NoGi Open, will be held at Carlson Gracie Irvine on Saturday, February 22nd. Watch the event live at: 1542 Ediger Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780, or on: The King of Subs JJ, YouTube Channel.
You can learn more about Drew's projects on IG:
Summary
In this episode, we welcome back Drew Murillo. We chat about the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu competitions, particularly focusing on the King of Subs events and the PGF World.
Drew shares insights on different tournament formats, the challenges of being a referee, and the dynamics of team-based competitions.
His goal is to create financially viable opportunities for Jiu-Jitsu athletes. He discusses the evolving landscape of Jiu-Jitsu competitions, the introduction of innovations like instant replay, and the significance of enhancing the customer journey for competitors, coaches, and spectators alike.
The Union Staffing Group sponsors The BizJitsu Podcast. This full-service boutique recruitment firm focuses on uniting great companies with high-performing sales, marketing, and operational talent and Groundwork Chiropractic, your foundation to function wellness.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jiu-Jitsu and Entrepreneurship
03:03 Progress and Learnings from King of Subs Events
05:53 The Dynamics of Jiu-Jitsu Competitions
08:56 Understanding Invitational vs. Open Tournaments
11:48 PGF World: A New Era in Jiu-Jitsu Competitions
14:59 The Role of the Head Referee in PGF
17:53 The Structure and Excitement of PGF World Events
20:58 Challenges and Expectations as a Referee
23:56 The Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu Rules and Competitions
30:18 Advocacy in Competition: The Role of Coaches and Athletes
32:33 Innovations in Competition: Instant Replay and Rule Adaptations
34:12 Pushing Boundaries: The Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu Competitions
36:47 Learning Through Experience: Key Takeaways from Event Management
40:27 Enhancing the Customer Journey: Competitors, Coaches, and Spectators
44:00 Building a Vision: Future Aspirations for Jiu-Jitsu Events
46:36 Upcoming Events: The Orange County Gnocchi Open
52:57 Creating Value: The Experience of Competitors and Spectators
The Union Staffing Group sponsors The BizJitsu Podcast. This full-service boutique recruitment firm focuses on uniting great companies with high-performing sales, marketing, and operational talent and Groundwork Chiropractic, your foundation to function wellness.
Follow us on Instagram: @BizJitsu_Podcast | @vincepacleb | @archie_dane | @groundworkchiropractic
Keywords
Jiu-Jitsu, King of Subs, PGF World, Invitational Tournaments, Open Tournaments, Entrepreneurship, Competition Dynamics, Referee Role, Jiu-Jitsu Events, Sports Management, Jiu-Jitsu, competition, coaching, event management, customer experience, advocacy, instant replay, King of Subs, Orange County Open, nogi grappling
