#123 Johnny Tama

On this episode Johhny Tama discusses how he deals with big changes, learning while teaching, the importance of cross-training, the 60/40 student-instructor relationship, and why black belts must teach.Here is The RŌL Radio with multi-time Pan American Champion, IBJJF World Champion, and the first Hispanic athlete to win the IBJJF World Championship in the Black Belt division, Johnny Tama.<br/><br/>www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.<br/><br/>The Tap Cancer Out charity tournament series is back and heading to 9 more cities across the US this Fall, with stops in Austin, Chicago, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Boston, and more. Tap Cancer Out is aiming to donate another $1.2 million to its 10 beneficiary organizations. Fundraising and registration are OPEN for all cities and dates, so head to www.tapcancerout.org/tournaments to find your city and sign up!<br/><br/>http://www.therolradio.com<br/>https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/<br/>https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/<br/><br/>https://www.instagram.com/johnnytama/<br/>https://linktr.ee/johnnytama<br/>https://www.facebook.com/johnnytamabjjEpisode Highlights:<br/>5:12 Happy Birthday Johnny<br/>11:07 Behind the Curtain<br/>14:35 Someone Gary Agrees With<br/>17:22 60/40 Split<br/>21:20 Cross Training<br/>30:13 Financial Support<br/>35:23 What Brought Johnny to Jiu Jitsu<br/>44:06 Mindfulness<br/>47:24 Jiu Jitsu Equations<br/>51:34 Teaching<br/>57:18 Johnny’s Definition of a Black Belt<br/>1:01:12 Paul Sharp’s Question