Welcome to episode 150 of the BJJ Mental Coach Podcast! Today, I’m joined by Nick Haider, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the founder of Guardian Project Los Angeles.

Nick’s journey in martial arts began at just 7 years old after being a victim of bullying, which ignited his passion for self-defense. What started as a way to protect himself evolved into a lifelong commitment to helping others through Jiu-Jitsu. Now, as the founder of Guardian Project LA, Nick is giving back to his community by providing underprivileged youth with the same opportunities he once received. Through Jiu-Jitsu, he’s teaching life lessons, building confidence, and shaping the future of the next generation.

Joining me today as co-host is Calder Powers, who was featured on episode 136. Calder is the executive director of the Guardian Project, a non-profit offering free Jiu-Jitsu training to underprivileged youth worldwide.

I know it’s been a while since I last released an episode, as I’ve been focused on the Master Worlds. However, I’ve been busy creating content for Instagram @gustavodantasbjj and on my YouTube channel, The BJJ Mental Coach.

Enjoy the episode!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:
Omni Jiu-Jitsu Academy – www.omnijiujitsu.com
www.instagram.com/omnijiujitsu
www.guardiangym.com
www.instagram.com/guardiangym

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 since. This episode is packed with personal development insights and might be my longest one yet, but it’s worth it for all the great lessons Derek shares. Here’s a quick intro:

Derek Price has transitioned from NFL player and CEO of publicly traded hospitals to impactful personal coaching. Drawing on his experiences in the NFL, medical field, and CEO boardrooms, Derek has created a powerful success system for driven individuals. He founded The Faction Foundation to offer ambitious professionals the same comprehensive plan, playbook, coaching, and team support typically reserved for top athletes, doctors, and business leaders. Married for 30 years with three daughters, Derek is dedicated to sharing these tools with those who previously lacked access.

If you’re listening to the audio version, stay tuned for my final thoughts at the end of the episode, and why I titled it: “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.”

Also, check out www.thebjjmentalcoach.com for updated content that might help you on your journey. Enjoy the episode!

Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

@derekcprice

https://thefactionfoundation.com/

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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 broadcaster, Jake has actively worked as a Play-by-Play/Color Commentator, On-Air Host, Ring Announcer and Interviewer for over 40 different shows in the past 3 years.

At one point in the episode, I asked what sparked him to get involved in the field of commentator announcer, and his answer inspired me to title the episode: “Let your irritations inspire you.” If you’re listening to the audio version, stick around for my final thoughts on the episode, where I explain why I chose the title.

Enjoy!

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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 personal growth and the transformative power of BJJ.

Enjoy!

Gustavo Dantas

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Watus Cooper is the founder of Unfair Advantage Performance (UAP) in Tempe, Arizona. He is a former D1 Track Athlete, a strength and conditioning coach at the University of Arizona, and a blue belt in jiu-jitsu.

At UAP, they specialize in a comprehensive range of services, from the cold plunge and infrared sauna to the restorative power of compression therapy, massage therapy, physical therapy, and corrective exercise. Their mission is to empower individuals to be the healthiest, happiest, most optimized version of themselves. That is why I titled the episode “Optimizing your life”.

If you’re listening to the audio version, stick around for my final thoughts at the end of the interview.

Enjoy!

Gustavo Dantas

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Alex Martinez, 51 years old, 1st-degree black belt, host of the podcast The BJJ Foxcast, and owner of Ares East Mesa in Mesa, Arizona. We talked about starting late in jiu-jitsu at 40 years old and transforming his personal and professional life to pursue his passion almost ten years later.

If you’re listening to the audio version, I share my final thoughts on the Interview at the end of the episode, and I titled this episode “Transform your life”.

Enjoy!

Gustavo Dantas

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The BJJ Foxcast Podcast

EP 90 – Gustavo Dantas https://youtu.be/F-qfIiUJTWI?si=mD9k4U-raq83cuqh

Ares East Mesa https://areseastmesabjj.com/

Book recommendation:

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life

On this live recording of the Chewjitsu Podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss 5 life lessons that they have learned from martial arts followed by a live Q&A.
1. Learning to grind.
2. Being in control of your emotions.
3. Understanding what failure is.
4. Discovering the “After Feeling Focus.”
5. Learning to find intrinsic motivation.

Check out the live Q&A.

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Sam Crook is a first-degree black belt, 4-time IBJJF Black Belt National Champion, 4-time British Champion, and the Jiu-Jitsu head coach of the nonprofit organization FRANCIS NGANOU FOUNDATION in the Village of Bati, Cameroon, Africa.

His cousin encouraged Sam to start his jiu-jitsu journey to lose weight, and as a result, he began an impressive story that has led him around the World;

Sam has trained from London to Rio making stops at multiple places in between to capitalize on world-class training, all while competing as much as he could.

Since 2019 Sam has been a volunteer instructor for the Francis Ngannou Foundation. The social project aims to utilize martial arts as personal development tools, especially jiu-jitsu, and a way out poverty.

Gustavo Dantas

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Claudio Franca é um pioneiro do Jiu-Jitsu nos Estados Unidos e um dos primeiros instrutores a abrir uma academia em solo americano.

Claudio Franca desenvolveu grandemente o jiu-jitsu nos EUA através da sua academia e também organizando e promovendo o importante torneio US Open, uma das principais competições no calendário do jiu-jitsu.
Claudio Franca foi também um dos organizadores da Copa Atlântico Sul, um importante torneio brasileiro que decorreu durante as décadas de 1980 e 1990.

Se você se conectar com esse vídeo/áudio, encaminhe pra alguém que você acredita que vai se beneficiar do conteúdo. OSS! Gustavo Dantas

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Fala pessoal, pela primeira vez, em português, eu criei um curso dedicado ao atleta ou professor, que está comprometido com o seu treinamento mental e consequentemente a sua evolução emocional. 🚀 Com o curso “Top 30 Erros mentais que os atletas de Jiu-Jitsu cometem e como evitá-los” você vai consegui identificar erros psicológicos comuns em atletas de alto nível, que possam estar te impedindo, ou impedindo os seus alunos, de atingirem o seu potencial máximo durante uma competição. Se tornando mais consciente desses erros, o atleta tem uma chance melhor de transferir todo o trabalho árduo da academia pra competição e conquistar a paz interior de uma performance à altura do seu potencial. Benefícios do Curso: 1- Melhora do seu desempenho 2- Obtenção de maior auto-satisfação nas suas performances 3- Aumento no prazer de competir

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Quem é Gustavo Dantas?

Gustavo Dantas, 47 anos, é faixa preta quinto grau do mestre André Pederneiras e, atualmente mora em Phoenix, Arizona há mais de vinte anos, aonde se localiza a sua academia. Gustavo é autor, palestrante e criador do movimento The BJJ Mental Coach, que ajuda os atletas a se prepararem psicologicamente para situações sob pressão dentro e fora dos tatames.

Formado em Educação Física pela UFRJ, com especialização em Mental Coach e Life Coach, ele compartilha sua experiência de 30 anos de Jiu-Jitsu com a comunidade do esporte mundo a fora.
Entre vários títulos conquistados, Gustavo foi campeão Mundial de Jiu-Jitsu adulto da IBJJF na faixa roxa e marrom, campeão Mundial master faixa preta e competiu no ADCC em 2001 e 2003.

Gustavo também é co-fundador do organização não-governamental sem fins lucrativos JIU-JITSU TRIBE. Há mais de dez anos a organização ajuda projetos sociais que oferecem aulas gratuitas de jiu-jitsu em comunidades de baixa renda. Se você quiser saber mais a respeito dos seus projetos visite os seguintes sites:

www.jiujitsutribe.org
www.gdjiujitsu.com
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www.azbjjl.com

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By limiting what you do during training and drilling you become much more precise and will improve much faster in jiu-jitsu. Today’s video was also released in audio-only format on The Strenuous Life Podcast. If you’d like to subscribe to audio-only form this podcast please find it at the links below:

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Cheers,
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Welcome to episode 133, I’m your host Gustavo Dantas, and today I interview for the second time, Renato Santos, a jiu-jitsu black belt and the owner of Braus Fight. Their team include big names in the sport such as: ROGER GRACIE, PAULO MIYAO, THALISON SOARES and many others.
With a vision to support the growth of BJJ at the same time as providing for the community, in 2014 BRAUS Fight was born. Founded by a couple of entrepreneurs with a shared passion for BJJ, charitable initiatives and authenticity the brand established itself around 6 core values which continue to remain the foundation for operating today. Authenticity, Compassion, Connection, Service, Quality and Innovation. You will learn about Braus partnerships with the ADCC, big BJJ teams, Rolling for a reason and charity water.

Enjoy!
Gustavo Dantas
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Jeff Mata is a brown belt under Baret Yoshida, a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, business owner and an athlete. He is the founder and president of Matavation, co-founder of Haabu, Inc. and a partner with Poway Jiu-Jitsu.

Jeff’s mission in life is to inspire and motivate people facing life’s challenges and to instill hope and empower against fear.

Enjoy! Gustavo Dantas

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Resources:

Facebook: Jeff Gordon Mata
Instagram: @mata.vation
www.matavation.com
www.haabuinc.com
www.powaybjj.com

Book suggestions:
The Power of now – Eckhart Tolle https://tinyurl.com/2p8wkm27

The Celestine Prophecy – James Redfield https://tinyurl.com/yc2tj2c2

The Power of the subconscious mind – Joseph Murphy https://tinyurl.com/2p9brfkz

Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki https://tinyurl.com/yjy7m8ft

“It’s not what happens to you, it’s what you do about it.” – W. Mitchell https://tinyurl.com/2p9autfc

Dr. Mike Piekarski graduated from Binghamton University in New York with a bachelor’s degree, it was during this time he found MMA and began competing, eventually turning professional while competing in Muay Thai and submission Grappling also.

After he began his professional MMA career he decided to shift his focus and return to school and earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Upon completion of graduate school Mike moved to Los Angeles and earned his black belt in jiu-jitsu as well as becoming a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. Check out “Dr. Kick-Ass” Instagram profile @doctor_kickass

Enjoy! Gustavo Dantas

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