On this episode Thomas’ guest shares his inspiring journey through decades of practicing jiu-jitsu, overcoming setbacks, and the profound impact that lineage and mentorship has on students. He dicusses how perseverance, humility, and passion keep him returning to the mat, and the valuable lessons he has learned that will benefit any martial artist.
Here is The RŌL Radio with a man who has studied Tai Chi, Judo, Karate, and Taekwondo, an instructor at Roger Machado Jiu-Jitsu in Pasadena California, and a black belt under Master Roger Macahdo, Tony Ng.
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Episode Highlights:
4:00 Growing Up Influenced By Martial Arts
8:14 Royce Changes Everything
12:10 Tony’s First Jiu-Jitsu Experience
20:17 Dealing with Breaks in Training and Why Tony Kept Returning
29:58 Learning from Roger Machado
35:41 The Struggle of the Hobbyist
40:47 Levels in Jiu-Jitsu
46:18 The Long Road to Tony’s Black Belt
52:05 Family Support
55:39 Training With a BJJ Legend
