The ROL Radio - Jiu Jitsu Podcast
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The ROL Radio - Jiu Jitsu Podcast
#217 Ben Van Doren
Today’s guest is joins the show to discuss the importance of finding work-life balance in addition to running a BJJ academy full-time, setting clear expectations for students, the importance of building a positive culture and community, and more.
Here is The RŌL Radio with Lucas Lepri black belt, the Substack creator of Life in Jiu-Jitsu, and head instructor at Deep Blue Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Ben Van Doren.
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Episode Highlights:
3:24 Balancing Acts
10:06 Defining Your Vision
13:53 Ben’s Slow Begining
20:16 Being Confident on Your Feet
25:20 Priorities
29:05 Culture, Community, Curriculum, and Consistancy
40:02 Learning to Instruct
47:46 Communication in the Digital Enviornmennt
54:37 Carving Out Time for Jiu-Jitsu
1:08:25 Micah Brakefield’s Question
