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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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”.

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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

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.

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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

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Tim Welch is a black belt in jiu-jitsu under Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes. He is a former professional fighter with 23 fights in his career. He currently owns and operates TW BJJ & MMA in Peoria, Arizona, and he is Sean O’Malley’s MMA Head Coach. He is also the host of the podcast Timbo & Sugar Show Podcast & The Red Hawk Recap Podcast.

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Andre Motta is a 5th Black Belt under Andre Pederneiras. He has had an extensive competition career as he ascended through the belts, medaling in almost every major tournament. Today, Andre is an instructor at Vitor Shaolin’s academy in New Jersey.

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John Baker is a former professional baseball player who spent seven years in the major leagues. John is a blue belt in jiu-jitsu and he is the Mental Skills Coach for the Chicago Cubs.

A large part of John’s work is teaching mindfulness and meditation practices to athletes. He is trained in Mindfulness Based Attention Training (MBAT) and He has also completed the first level of UCLA’s MARC Mindfulness Program.

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Camil Moldoveanu is a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Re.flex, which is a motion trackable wearable device that assists in guiding patients with their rehabilitation process. Re.flex allows doctors to track patients progress online and make adjustments via the software. Re.flex has been named the “gadget” of the month by Wearble Technologies, and is currently valued at over 3 million dollars. Camil also runs a jiu-jitsu academy in Bucharest, Romania.

Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at 56:33 where I share my takeaways and teach personal development.

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David George is a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu, a serial entrepreneur and inventor with a passion for innovation in the field of neuroscience and physical rehabilitation. He is the CEO of ProloGel, a topical gel used for pain and inflammation that utilizes a unique mechanism that targets nerves. David hosts two podcasts of his own called Hero Science and Functional Challenge.

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Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro. Vitor is a 5th degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, owner of two very successful schools in New Jersey and in New York City and also the promoter of the successful Big Apple BJJ Tournaments in New York.

During his impressive BJJ career he became a three-time IBJJF Black Belt Adult Champion, two-time Black Belt Master Champion and he accomplished a MMA record of 20 wins and 5 losses.

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Ricardo Liborio is a 6th degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and a former IBJJF Adult Black Belt World Champion. Liborio is one of the original co-founders of Brazilian Top Team and American Top Team, and currently he is the CEO of Martial Arts Nation.

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