The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast with Gustavo Dantas
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EP 29 - Developing Your Beginner's Mind | Jiu-Jitsu Brotherhood Co-Founder Nic Gregoriades
The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast with Gustavo Dantas
12/10/18 • 67 min
Nic Gregoriades is a 3rd degree black belt who holds the honor of being the first person Roger Gracie promoted to black belt. He is the co-founder of the Jiu-Jitsu Brotherhood and the author of The Black Belt Blueprint.
Nic mentioned about the importance of putting systems in place in basically everything you do, especially in business. He also mentioned about the importance of Meditation and the title of the podcast “Developing your beginner’s mind”.
Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [56:20] where I share my takeaways and teach personal development.
Subscribe to www.thebjjmentalcoachpodcast.com and receive for FREE the e-book version of my book “Launching your BJJ Competition Journey after 30” 10 Steps to maximize your tournament experience. It’s also available on amazon.com for $14.95 and you can get for free when you subscribe to our website.
Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at [email protected]
Enjoy the podcast! OSS!
Gustavo Dantas
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Resources:
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INSTAGRAM @jiu_jitsu_brotherhood
The Art of Learning (Josh Waitzkin) – http://www.joshwaitzkin.com/josh-books-dvds-software/
Josh Waitzkin’s Tai Chi competition footage – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOYfxSvSc0Y
EP 18 - Honor The Struggle | Prologel CEO David George
The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast with Gustavo Dantas
09/24/18 • 45 min
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.
Make sure to listen to the Final thoughts from the interview at [37:04] where I share with you Personal Development and my take aways from the interview.
Subscribe to www.thebjjmentalcoach.com and receive for FREE the audio to download and watch the videos of the “Top 10 Mental Mistakes BJJ Competitors make and how to avoid them.”
Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at [email protected]
Enjoy the podcast! OSS!
Gustavo Dantas
Here is my interview with Hero Science Podcast
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David’s book recommendations:
Bargaining for Advantage: Negotiation Strategies for Reasonable People by G. Richard Shell
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini
INSTAGRAM – @drdavidgeorge
WEBSITE – www.davidgeorge.tv
EP 16 - Stop Being an Employee, Be an Owner | Nonprofit Skate after school co-founder Bobby Green
The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast with Gustavo Dantas
09/10/18 • 44 min
Bobby Green is a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu and the co-founder of the non-profit organization Skate after school. He also is the CEO of Pyramid Country, a skateboard company that sells a line of accessories and apparel, and he is the owner of Go Green Valet, which is a valet parking business.
Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [36:43] where I share my takeaways and teach personal development.
Subscribe to www.thebjjmentalcoachpodcast.com and receive for FREE the e-book version of my book “Launching your BJJ Competition Journey after 30” 10 Steps to maximize your tournament experience. It’s also available on amazon.com for $14.95 and you can get for free when you subscribe to our website.
Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at [email protected]
Enjoy the podcast! OSS!
Gustavo Dantas
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https://www.facebook.com/SkateAfterSchool
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EP7 - The right moment is now! Tap Cancer Out CEO Jon Thomas
The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast with Gustavo Dantas
07/09/18 • 58 min
Jon Thomas is the founder and Executive Director of Tap Cancer Out, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes and empowers the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community to raise awareness and funds for cancer-fighting organizations. Jon is a brown belt and active BJJ competitor training at American Top Team Connecticut.
Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [52:47] where I share my take aways and teach personal development.
Subscribe to www.thebjjmentalcoachpodcast.com and receive for FREE the e-book version of my book “Launching your BJJ Competition Journey after 30” 10 Steps to maximize your tournament experience. It’s also available on amazon.com for $14.95 and you can get for free when you subscribe to our website.
Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at [email protected]
Enjoy the podcast! OSS!
Gustavo Dantas
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Jon Thomas
[3:12] – Beginning in BJJ
[5:05] – How BJJ relate to life
[8:50] – The spark
[20:20] – Are you waiting for the right moment?
[28:10] – Biggest struggle
[35:30] – High Performance Habit
[41:10] – Best advice ever received
[44:30] – Advice to your younger self
[48:55] – What are you excited about?
[53:00] – Gustavo’s final thoughts
https://www.facebook.com/tapcancerout
EP 9 - Define your success | Zenith BJJ Co-founder Robert Drysdale
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07/23/18 • 63 min
Robert Drysdale is the owner of Drysdale Jiu-Jitsu in Las Vegas and he is the co-founder of the Zenith BJJ Association, which has a total of 125 affiliate schools in 25 countries. Robert is the 2005 IBJJF Black Belt Heavy weight World Champion and the 2007 ADCC Absolute World Submission Wrestling Champion.
Check out my Final Thoughts from the interview at [55:59] where I share my take aways and teach personal development.
Subscribe to www.thebjjmentalcoachpodcast.com and receive for FREE the e-book version of my book “Launching your BJJ Competition Journey after 30” 10 Steps to maximize your tournament experience. It’s also available on amazon.com for $14.95 and you can get for free when you subscribe to our website.
Subscribe, rate and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show, you can reach me at [email protected]
Enjoy the podcast! OSS!
Gustavo Dantas
Instagram – @gustavodantasbjj
Listen to the podcast at:
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Find out more about Robert at:
Drysdalejiujitsu.com
Instagram – @drysdalejiujitsu
For those who are not aware, at the end of each podcast I give my final thoughts after the interview. I share personal development content when possible sharing stories, and one of the stories that I told in this podcast was about Eduardo Oliveira from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil and his social project called PROJETO GADITAS which is supported by Live Jiu-Jitsu. After you listen to the final thoughts come back to this page to watch the video and find out more about them.
EP 148 Harnessing Stem Cell Therapy for Optimal Health | Kevin Lucas New Hope Regeneration Co-founder
The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast with Gustavo Dantas
07/18/24 • 77 min
Join us as we talk with Kevin Lucas, co-founder of New Hope Regeneration. Kevin shares insights on the benefits and applications of stem cell therapy for chronic pain and health challenges.
I recently shared my struggle with a neck injury that limited my training and teaching. On December 1, 2023, I received my first stem cell treatment at New Hope Regeneration, combined with continued physiotherapy and chiropractic care, which allowed me to return to training and competing.
Joining me is co-host Bruno Bastos, owner of Bastos BJJ in Midland, TX. Bruno has undergone stem cell treatment twice at New Hope Regeneration and will share his transformative experience.
Kevin Lucas, a health and wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and public speaker, started his career as a Board Certified Advanced Structural Integrator, working with clients suffering from MS, autoimmune conditions, Parkinson’s, Fibromyalgia, and more. In 2015, he co-founded New Hope Regeneration to focus on regenerative therapy for its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory benefits. Kevin's martial arts journey began in childhood and later transitioned to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, inspired by his brother, Jamie Riedinger, a multiple-time IBJJF Nationals, Pan, and World Master champion.
This episode aims to educate listeners on stem cell therapy and its potential benefits, whether you choose New Hope Regeneration or another provider.
Enjoy the conversation and gain insights on whether stem cell therapy could be right for you.
Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! 🎧📺
Gustavo Dantas
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GDT #11 My experience at the 2025 IBJJF Brazilian Nationals 🥇💯 Partnership with Jocko Fuel 🫡
The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast with Gustavo Dantas
05/10/25 • 8 min
Today I want to share two things with you:
1️⃣ My experience at the 2025 CBJJ/IBJJF Brazilian Nationals — always a powerful journey full of lessons on and off the mats.
2️⃣ And... a really cool announcement I’m excited to share with you!
Stick around until the end and let me know in the comments what resonated most with you. Let’s keep growing together!
Gustavo Dantas
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EP 154 Andy Murasaki | IBJJF No-Gi World Champion
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04/26/25 • 92 min
Andy shares his powerful journey—from being born in Japan to moving to the U.S. at 16 to chase his dream. Now at 25, he's living that dream: training, teaching, and competing at the highest level. A black belt under André Galvão, Andy has conquered major IBJJF titles and continues to inspire with his work ethic, mindset, and passion for jiu-jitsu. In this episode, we dive into his story, his challenges, and what it truly takes to rise and stay at the top. Listen now and get inspired by one of the sport’s rising stars.
Gustavo Dantas
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EP 150 Nick Haider | Omni JJ Academy & Leader of the Guardian Project LA
The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast with Gustavo Dantas
10/08/24 • 67 min
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
www.jiujitsutribe.org
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Resources:
Omni Jiu-Jitsu Academy - www.omnijiujitsu.com
www.instagram.com/omnijiujitsu
www.guardiangym.com
www.instagram.com/guardiangym
EP 72 - Avoiding the "If Only" Mindset | Pendergrass MA Academy owners Guy & Rob Pendergrass
The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast with Gustavo Dantas
10/06/19 • 53 min
Guy and Rob Pendergrass are black belts from Gustavo Machado and they are co-owners and operators of the Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts.
This was the first time I interviewed two people at the same time, and I believe that you will enjoy this format.
They shared their thirty years of Martial Arts experience, they talked about treating your business like a business, not as a hobby.
And My main takeaway from the interview came when we talked about what they called the “‘if only” Mindset. If only I had more money, If only I had more time, If I only were more intelligent, If only I had started earlier...and so on, which inspired me to title this episode AVOIDING THE “IF ONLY” MINDSET.
Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I expand on how to avoid the “If Only” Mindset.
Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! I would love to hear your feedback about the show; you can reach me at [email protected]
Enjoy the podcast! OSS!
Gustavo Dantas
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