The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast with Gustavo Dantas

Feb 03 2025 162 ep. 64 mins 806
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Are you ready to take your mindset to an even higher level on and off the mat? Then you’re ready for The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast!

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GDT #9 | My experience at the 2025 IBJJF European Championship

Feb 03 2025 4 mins  
I recorded a quick video for YouTube and audio for the podcast, summarizing my experience at the 2025 IBJJF European Championship in Lisbon, Portugal. 🇵🇹This was the first of the four major IBJJF events I plan to compete in this year. In the video, I share three key lessonsfrom the competition that you can keep in mind for your next event.�

EP 151 Thalys Pontes | Owner of Tap BJJ Academy

Dec 13 2024 109 mins  
In this episode, you’ll hear the inspiring story of Thalys Pontes, owner of Tap BJJ Academy in Rock Hill, South Carolina. At just 24 years old, Thalys, an IBJJF World Champion, has already accumulated a wealth of life experience. From living in Jiu-Jitsu academies, teaching private classes in exchange for food, to traveling and competing in 21 countries, his journey is nothing sh

GDT #8 | My 2024 IBJJF Master Worlds Experience

Oct 08 2024 20 mins  
On this GDT #8, I share my experience at the 2024 IBJJF Master Worlds. I’ve compiled two videos from my YouTube channel, plus an intro explaining what the audio is about. If you enjoy these audios and want me to keep posting more YouTube content, please let me know on Instagram @gustavodantasbjj.Gustavo Dantaswww.jiujitsutribe.orgwww.thebjjmentalcoach.comItunes – https://tinyur

EP 150 Nick Haider | Omni JJ Academy & Leader of the Guardian Project LA

Oct 08 2024 67 mins  
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 commitmen

EP 149 - If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you | Derek Price, Former NFL Player and the founder of The Faction Foundation

Jul 26 2024 131 mins  
Welcome to BJJ Mental Coach Podcast Episode 149. I'm your host Gustavo Dantas, and today we have Derek Price, a former NFL player, jiu-jitsu brown belt, and founder of The Faction Foundation. Derek and I first crossed paths in the early 2000s when he was a chiropractor, and I've been inspired by his journey ever since. This episode is packed with personal development insights and m

EP 148 Harnessing Stem Cell Therapy for Optimal Health | Kevin Lucas New Hope Regeneration Co-founder

Jul 18 2024 77 mins  
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 contin

EP 147 Let your irritations inspire you | Jake Watson - Martial Arts Announcer/Commentator

Jun 25 2024 99 mins  
Jake Watson is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Andre Maracaba, a Junior Golden Gloves Boxing Champion and a 3x Amateur Muay Thai National Champion. He is 26 and He has competed at the highest level of BJJ, being ranked #5 in the -88kgs Division on the FloGrappling Worldwide Black Belt Rankings.As a broadcaster, Jake has actively worked as a Play-by-Play/Color Commentator,

EP 146 – Service to Others | NPO BJJKIDS.ORG co-founder Mike Mella

May 24 2024 96 mins  
Mike Mella is a 49-year-old published author and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt originally from Sweden and now based in Brazil.Mike shares his journey from discovering BJJ to co-founding BJJKIDS.ORG, a Non-profit organization transforming social projects in Rio's impoverished communities. With a background in psychology and a deep connection to Brazilian culture, Mike bri

EP 145 – Optimizing your life | Unfair Advantage Performance owner Watus Cooper

May 12 2024 85 mins  
Watus Cooper is the founder of Unfair Advantage Performance (UAP) in Tempe, Arizona. He is a former D1 Track Athlete, a strength and conditioning coach at the University of Arizona, and a blue belt in jiu-jitsu.At UAP, they specialize in a comprehensive range of services, from the cold plunge and infrared sauna to the restorative power of compression therapy, massage ther

EP 144 – Transform your life | Ares East Mesa BJJ Owner Alex Martinez

Apr 26 2024 94 mins  
Alex Martinez, 51 years old, 1st-degree black belt, host of the podcast The BJJ Foxcast, and owner of Ares East Mesa in Mesa, Arizona. We talked about starting late in jiu-jitsu at 40 years old and transforming his personal and professional life to pursue his passion almost ten years later. If you're listening to the audio version, I share my final thoughts on the In