EP 154 Andy Murasaki | IBJJF No-Gi World Champion

04/26/25 • 92 min

The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast with Gustavo Dantas

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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Gustavo Dantas

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🎥 Watch: The Diary of a Master | Season 2 EP 2 → https://youtu.be/BwXAidVQpEw?si=lo_mpI2blolqh33_

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EP 153 - Fabin Rosa | Owner of Fabin Rosa BJJ

🎙️ On episode 153 of The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast, you’ll hear from Fabin Rosa, owner of Fabin Rosa BJJ in Orlando, Florida. 🏆 A 2024 IBJJF Master World Champion, he recently claimed another major title by winning the 2025 IBJJF Pan Championship—right in his backyard of Orlando. 🌴🥇

In this episode, Fabin shares his journey, from his early days in the USA 🇺🇸 to the evolution of his competition mindset. As he matured, he reassessed his approach, leading to stronger performances while embracing the joy of competing. His matches showcase a beautiful display of Jiu-Jitsu, filled with technical excellence and highlight-worthy moments. 🔥🥋

🎯 He discusses his refined competition mindset—how shifting his perspective has allowed him to perform at his best while fully enjoying the process.

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GDT #11 My experience at the 2025 IBJJF Brazilian Nationals 🥇💯 Partnership with Jocko Fuel 🫡

Today I want to share two things with you:

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