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What happens when a passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu turns into an academy, a business, and an entire grappling competition?

In this episode of CareerJitsu, we sit down with a BJJ Academy Owner and the Founder of PITBOSS Grappling to talk about what it really takes to build something in the martial arts industry.

We go beyond the techniques and the medals to explore the business side of Jiu-Jitsu — leadership, marketing, managing an academy, building a community, creating opportunities for competitors, and turning an idea into a real event.

We also dig into the mindset required to take risks, overcome setbacks, and keep growing both on and off the mats.

🥋 Jiu-Jitsu teaches you how to solve problems under pressure.

💼 Business teaches you how to create opportunities.

🔥 This conversation is about what happens when you apply the lessons of one to the other.

If you’re a BJJ practitioner, academy owner, entrepreneur, competitor, coach, or simply someone interested in building a career around your passion, you won’t want to miss this episode.

Train. Build. Compete. Grow. — That’s CareerJitsu.

JARED'S ACADEMY AND INFO ON PITBOSS GRAPPLING:

https://therockjiujitsuteam.com/

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What does Jiu-Jitsu have to do with product marketing? More than you might think.

On this episode of the CareerJitsu Podcast, we sit down with a BJJ black belt and product marketing consultant to explore the surprising connections between the mats and the marketplace.

We talk about strategy, adaptability, handling pressure, understanding your opponent—or customer—and why the ability to constantly learn and adjust can make you better at both Jiu-Jitsu and business.

From earning a black belt to building a career in product marketing, this conversation is packed with lessons about leadership, communication, resilience, problem-solving, and professional growth.

Train your skills. Sharpen your mindset. Build your career.

That’s CareerJitsu

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What if the lessons that make you a better Jiu-Jitsu practitioner could also make you a better educator, coach, leader, and mentor?

On this episode of the CareerJitsu Podcast, we sit down with a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, academy owner, professional educator, and youth coaching specialist to explore the powerful connection between the mats, the classroom, and the real world.

We dive into:
🥋 Why Jiu-Jitsu is such a powerful tool for developing young people
🎓 What educators can learn from martial arts
💪 How struggle, failure, and adversity build confidence
👊 The leadership lessons that come from coaching students
🧠 How coaches can develop character—not just athletic ability
🏆 What it really takes to build successful students and future leaders

This conversation goes far beyond Jiu-Jitsu.

Because the goal isn’t just to create better martial artists—it’s to create better people.

🎙️ CareerJitsu Podcast — Where the lessons learned on the mats meet the challenges of the real world.

Ali"s BJJ Academy:

https://darkstarjiujitsu.com/

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