Kyle Manzano is the owner of Manzano Tactical. He is a firearms shooting instructor for all levels. We connected a couple years back via social media. He was super helpful with the many questions I had throughout my journey of shooting more and more, modifying my guns, holster options, and shooting technique/drills. Once I got to San Jose, I convinced him to try Jiu Jitsu with me. To his credit as a new white belt, he has stuck with very consistently. It was really cool to sit down and talk with hime about his experience, as he is much closer to the beginning stage of his BJJ journey. If you're in the Bay Area, give him a shout for shooting instruction. https://originmaine.com/?ref=goodfort www.Manzanotactical.com Instagram = Viconone Instagram = goodforthesoul.cc Instagram = Manzano.tactical A great way to support your self with an amazing American made product. Check out Origin x Jocko Fuel products. For 10% off, click the link below and use the code: goodforthesoul at check out. Jockofuel.com or Originusa.com Thank you for following along!

James Johnson Jr. is the owner of Alliance Bjj in Lacey, WA. He now has 3 locations total, Lacey, Lakewood, and Puyallup. James has a great background in wrestling and high level Jiu Jitsu. His environment at the gym is very welcoming. I would highly recommend anyone who is in the area to check out the gym. https://originmaine.com/?ref=goodfort https://alliancebjjwa.com/ Instagram = Viconone Instagram = goodforthesoul.cc Instagram = jjj_alliancebjj_blackbelt Instagram = Alliancebjj_lacey A great way to support your self with an amazing American made product. Check out Origin x Jocko Fuel products. For 10% off, click the link below and use the code: goodforthesoul at check out. Jockofuel.com or Originusa.com Thank you for following along!

Chris Dealy is a Jiu Jitsu Black belt. Owner and operator of The Base Vancouver in Vancouver, WA. This gym is incredible with a legit mat space, workout area, and phenomenal culture. I really enjoyed the lesson and Appreciate Chris' time. https://originmaine.com/?ref=goodfort https://thebase360.com Instagram = Viconone Instagram = goodforthesoul.cc Instagram = Chrisdealy Instagram = thebasevancouver A great way to support your self with an amazing American made product. Check out Origin x Jocko Fuel products. For 10% off, click the link below and use the code: goodforthesoul at check out. Jockofuel.com or Originusa.com Thank you for following along!

Nate and Zach Adamson are the owners of Adamson Bros Jiu Jitsu in Seaside, OR. Both are BJJ black belts and true Martial Artists. Training and getting to know them has been one of my favorite experiences so far throughout my journey so far. They have an incredible academy, that has one of the most welcoming environments I've been to. On top of that their Bjj is incredible. Each of them is high level and varying styles, so getting to train and learn form them helped improve my game, conceptually and technically, in such a short period of time. I am forever grateful for their hospitality. I really hope you all enjoy this conversation with them as much as I did. Enojoy! https://originmaine.com/?ref=goodfort https://www.orbjj.com/ Instagram = Viconone Instagram = goodforthesoul.cc Instagram = adamson_bros Instagram = nathanadamson A great way to support your self with an amazing American made product. Check out Origin x Jocko Fuel products. For 10% off, click the link below and use the code: goodforthesoul at check out. Jockofuel.com or Originusa.com Thank you for following along!

Preeya Sillan is a Jiu Jitsu purple belt. She trains and coaches and the Logic Jiu Jitsu in Spanaway, WA. We've crossed paths many time over the years and we are apart of the same Affiliation. I thought the way they are able to teach a women's only class at their gym was super impressive and Preeya does a great job at teaching. It's always nice to sit down and get a female perspective on BJJ as it typically is a male dominated sport. Thank you for taking the time to chat with me Preeya!! https://originmaine.com/?ref=goodfort Instagram = Viconone Instagram = goodforthesoul.cc Instagram = preeya.vs Instagram = logicjiujitsu_club A great way to support your self with an amazing American made product. Check out Origin x Jocko Fuel products. For 10% off, click the link below and use the code: goodforthesoul at check out. Jockofuel.com or Originusa.com Thank you for following alon

Rodrigo Lopes is a 4th degree black belt in Jiu Jitsu, and owner of Gracie Barra Seattle. He has been in the Seattle bjj for a long time and has contributed to the growth of the community immensely. It was an honor to sit down with him and hear his story and perspective about life and Jiu Jitsu. I hope you all enjoy! https://originmaine.com/?ref=goodfort Instagram = Viconone Instagram = goodforthesoul.cc Instagram = rodrigolopesgbseattle Instagram = graciebarraseattle A great way to support your self with an amazing American made product. Check out Origin x Jocko Fuel products. For 10% off, click the link below and use the code: goodforthesoul at check out. Jockofuel.com or Originusa.com Thank you for following along!

Chaz Jordan is one of my best friends, a Jiu Jitsu black belt, MMA Fighter, Boxer, and overall martial artist. When we met I was a brand new white belt and he was a seasoned purple belt. I have learned a lot from him over the years. His story story of what he's gone through to find BJJ and continue on the path is truly inspiring and I know will resonate with many of you. https://originmaine.com/?ref=goodfort Instagram = Viconone Instagram = goodforthesoul.cc Instagram = snazzy_chazzy1 Instagram = 10thplanetseattle A great way to support your self with an amazing American made product. Check out Origin x Jocko Fuel products. For 10% off, click the link below and use the code: goodforthesoul at check out. Jockofuel.com or Originusa.com Thank you for following along!