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435 - Roy Dean and the Origins of BJJ in North America
Episode 435

435 - Roy Dean and the Origins of BJJ in North America

The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting

October 21, 20251h 2mExplicit

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Show Notes

Renowned BJJ blackbelt Roy Dean came onto The Strenuous Life Podcast to talk about his research into how BJJ got started in North America, martial arts culture in Japan, the power of Judo in self defense situations, the importance of role models in shaping one's conception of masculinitym and more.

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Also, you can order Roy's new book "Groundswell" here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bjjpioneers/groundswell-the-rise-of-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-in-america

And check out "The Kimura Roadmap" here: https://www.grapplearts.com/kimura

Cheers, Stephan Kesting