Episode 68 - Discover who you are

ROY DEAN IS A JIU JITSU EXPERT

ROY DEAN is a sought-after instructor with over 30 years of experience.

His instructional library is extensive and his videos on YouTube have inspired a generation of Martial Artists around the world.

He has competed and won at the highest levels, and his students have gone even farther, winning gold medals at both national and international competitions.

He has affiliated academies around the world.

He continues to be a student of Roy Harris (7th dan), and is recognized as a black belt by the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)

He holds the rank of:

4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

3rd Degree Black Belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu

1st Degree Black Belt in Kodokan Judo

1st Degree Black Belt in Aikikai Aikido

00:00 Discovering Identity Through Martial Arts
02:46 The Impact of Martial Arts on Life
05:50 Self-Defense and Situational Awareness
08:48 The Evolution of Techniques and Training
12:00 Mindfulness and the Lessons of Jiu-Jitsu
14:43 Navigating Conflict and Timing in Life
26:47 The Humbling Beginnings of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
30:49 Lessons in Ego and Humility
34:10 The Rigorous Path to Black Belt
42:04 The Impact of Martial Arts on Lives
55:01 Never Stop Being a Student
01:01:20 Embracing Learning at Any Age
01:03:06 The Evolution of Martial Arts
01:11:17 The Balance of Self-Defense and Sport
01:14:00 Life Lessons from Martial Arts
01:17:40 Adapting Jiu-Jitsu with Age
01:21:25 Starting Jiu-Jitsu Later in Life
01:23:46 Insights from John Danaher
01:29:22 Teaching with Compassion and Empathy