Podcast appearances and mentions of henry akins

Send us a textToday's guest returns to share his extensive knowledge of jiu-jitsu, the role it plays in self improvement, how the digital age has influenced jiu-jitsu, and a ton more.Here is The RŌL Radio with the creator of Hidden Jiu-Jitsu, Rickson Gracie's 3rd American black belt, the man who received his black belt from Rickson faster than any other, and one of the most highly regarded instructors in the world, Henry Akins.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.hiddenjiujitsu.com/https://www.instagram.com/henryakinsbjj/https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=akinsEpisode Highlights:3:43 Jiu-Jitsu in the Information Age11:06 Finding What's Right for You20:09 Failure is Always the Catalist for Change31:45 Why I Want to Share It with Other People35:25 Self Preservation40:16 Is There a Shortcut44:37 Drive to Want to Do Better49:50 Where is All of This Going55:03 Reflecting on the Early Days58:39 Responsibility to Jiu-Jitsu1:03:34 Rob Biernacki's QuesttionSupport the show

Henry Akins began training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in 1995 at the Rickson Gracie Acadamy on Pico blvd in West LA. Shortly after he started he became the secretary at the academy and was spending 70 hours a week there watching and participating in all of the classes. In Feb of 2004, because of his persistence and dedication to the fundamentals and philosophies of Jiu-Jitsu, Rickson Gracie presented Henry with a blackbelt, being only the third American at the time to receive that honor. Mickey Schuch is the owner and an instructor at Carry Trainer, an organization designed to provide a holistic approach to self-defense and firearms training. Mickey is a firearm instructor for Pistol, Rifle, Shotguns, Personal Protection Inside the Home and Personal Protection Outside the Home, a Range Safety Officer, and a member of the Illinois Tactical Officers Association. Carry Trainer provides real solutions for real problems. It is incumbent upon individuals, businesses, and organizations to protect and defend innocent life. Carry Training provides training for individuals who are looking to make themselves the best that they can be. There is much more to self-defense than obtaining a permit to carry a gun. Training in any martial skill is more than attending a class, it is a lifestyle choice and the decision to exercise the right of arming oneself for the defense of themselves and family should not be taken lightly. Bullets cannot be called back once loosed from the gun. Safety is not an inherent trait; it is learned through proper training and repetition. Wolf 21- Check out what they have to offer for the best sleep of your life: https://www.thewolf21.com Use Code: "clearedhot" for 30% off of your 1st order The Speed of War Comic Series: https://www.thespeedofwar.com/ Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/  

Is Henry Akins a visionary? After a year of focusing on Henry's concept of Weight Distribution host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) finally gets to sit down with Henry Akins (@HiddenJiuJitsu) to discuss everything about weight distribution. Watch as Josh's mind is blown yet again even with an entire year of study under his belt! Check out Henry's Courses --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isuckatjiujitsushow/support

Mike “Doctor Kickass” Piekarski is a Black Belt under Henry Akins, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Combat Athlete Performance Coach, and online content creator. He is known for his excellent injury breakdowns and sport-specific physiotherapy protocols. In this episode, we discuss safe training with beginners, assessing and healing injuries, the most dangerous moves in BJJ, warm-ups, and peptides. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Mike Piekarski's Website:https://blackbeltsportsperformance.mykajabi.com/Instagram:@doctor_kickassContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.com On Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy Zara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21 The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.comhttps://youtu.be/p_WqlqgfNrc?feature=shared

This week we're joined again by Dr. Mike Piekarski!  Better known as "Doctor Kickass" on Instagram, Mike is a BJJ black belt under Henry Akins and is a Doctor of Physical Therapy.  In this episode, we discuss ways to safely apply the stack pass and reduce your risk of injury while defending it.Follow Mike on social:https://www.instagram.com/doctor_kickasshttps://www.facebook.com/mike.piekarski.50Work with Mike:https://linktr.ee/doctor_kickassMental models discussed in this episode:Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Static vs. Dynamic Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Maynard James Keenan is the lead singer of Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer, and the owner of Merkin Vineyards and Caduceus Cellars. Henry Akins is a celebrated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt instructor and Rickson Gracie's third American black belt. Join us as Maynard and Henry unfold the profound connection with the meticulous craft of wine-making and how it intertwines with his musical journey. Whether you are a wine aficionado, a martial arts enthusiast, a music lover, or a passionate advocate for sustainable living, this episode blends eclectic flavors of knowledge, passion, and experience. Caduceus Cellars:⁠ https://caduceus.org/⁠ Merkin Vineyards: ⁠https://merkinvineyards.org/⁠   The Speed of War Comic Series: ⁠https://www.thespeedofwar.com/⁠ Sign up for the new G14 newsletter here: ⁠https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com/exclusive⁠ Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: ⁠https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/⁠

Discover an enlightening episode on the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu" podcast, where host Josh McKinney engages in a captivating discussion with Henry Akins, widely recognized as the foremost product of Rickson Gracie's tutelage.In this episode Josh and Henry talk training method, skill development, and henry blows Josh's mind with some ideas on how to "relax" in jiu-jitsu Check out Efficient Strength for BJJ: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/15 Check out Henry's Concepts: https://www.hiddenjiujitsu.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isuckatjiujitsushow/support

On this episode, we have the always outspoken and often hilarious Chris Burns.Chris has studied under and alongside many legends of BJJ including Henry Akins and Rickson Gracie. Today Chris shares his opinion on living a life on the road, self-defense in jiu-jitsu, where jiu-jitsu takes place in terms of contact and distance, and how and who should be instructing jiu-jitsu classes, all with a sense of humor and an extremely rare, refreshing candor.Here is The RŌL Radio with a 2nd-degree black belt under Jason Roebig and Rickson Gracie, Chris Burns. And stick around at the end of the episode for something a little special after Chris had some technical difficulties.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.zeropointgjj.com/verde-valleyhttps://www.instagram.com/the_chris_bones/Episode Highlights:4:42 Jiu-Jitsu Dads7:10 If It Happens Okay12:04 Worldwide Community19:37 Jiu-Jitsu is Different for Everybody24:13 Chris' Terrible Start36:17 Sport vs Combat45:30 Old Man Shit51:13 Context1:04:55 Finding a Good School1:18:32 Jiu-Jitsu Is Perfect Until People Get Involved1:2246 Fabio Santos' Question

Henry Akins is a 3rd degree black belt in BJJ under legendary Master Rickson Gracie. We deep dive into how he sought out and studied under Rickson Gracie, what Hidden Jiu-Jitsu is and how to use it to improve your training, the importance of basics and how to raise them to an elite level, amazing lessons and concepts he learned along the way that will greatly help others, Gracie breathing techniques, how to make yourself feel much heavier when you roll and increase your pressure, being long time friends and training partners with Maynard James Keenan (lead singer of TOOL), surviving a deathly motorcycle accident and much more!

Henry Akins is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under the legendary Rickson Gracie and a former instructor / manager at Rickson's academy in Los Angeles. Henry is the founder of Hidden Jiu Jitsu and regarded by many as one of the best black belts produced by Rickson.Henry and I discuss him growing up in Oklahoma, what it was like training with Rickson and what makes Hidden Jiu Jitsu so effective. Connect with Henry Akins:Website: Hidden Jiu JitsuIG: Henry Akins BJJFacebook: Henry Akins Hidden Jiu Jitsu "Life is Built, Not Born." Joe Ciccarone#Episode107

Dr. Peter Warshawski, Lifelong martial artist, Periodontal dental surgeon, fitness enthusiast, and recent author,  discusses his new book: Blows, and why he wrote it, overcoming all the childhood negative programming and discovering his power, Becoming a periodontal dental surgeon, what to look for in a great dentist, the importance of dental hygiene has on other areas of health including cardiovascular health, the importance of food and nutrition, being diagnosed with RA, how he met his wife Audry and the gift she is to him, the importance of self care and resilience, the role that BJJ has played in his life and who have been the biggest influencers on his BJJ including Henry Akins, why boxing is so important to him and the role James Lights Out Toney has had on him, what he wants his legacy to be, and why anyone can achieve great things with the right mindset  

Todd Fox, Security & Expert and 3rd BJJ Black Belt, is a former Marine, law enforcement officer, BJJ black belt, and Author. After his military service, he began his career in EP (Executive Protection) and has spent the past two decades providing executive protection and safety services to high level clients including  some of the most recognizable names in music and movies including Guy Ritchie, Madonna, Motley Crue, nine inch nails, Janet Jackson, and Tool, to name a few.  He holds three black belts in uniquely different arts. He is a former NHB/MMA fighter, as well as a black belt U.S. National Champion, U.S. Open Champion and Pan American Medalist in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He continues to actively train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai.  In this interview we cover a wealth of topics including his current situation and what protective/security services has been like for him,  the importance of building relations, working with Matt Damon on the Bourne Identity set, waking Madonna up on 9-11, most rewarding and most challenging aspects to his work,  why he joined the Marine Corps and what it taught him, fighting bare knuckle and NHB back in the day, his martial arts journey including training with Rodrigo Vaghi, his time with Rickson Gracie, living with and training with Henry Akins, sharing the mat with Sean Patrick Flanery, and how Renzo Gracie impacted him and his Jiu Jitsu, advice to new Jiu Jitsu practitioners, Security safety advice for the general public..in the areas of driving/road rage, airport/airplane, walking in a city (the 3 Cs), and firearms. We discuss his approach to learning  languages, and the books he's written including his soon to be released book for Jiu Jitsu instructors wanting to teach law enforcement officers ( and the multitude of things they need to know), and much more.   

Sometimes you find yourself in the tropical paradise of Costa Rica, training jiu jitsu and spending time with close friends. These are some of my favorite trips, and I always enjoy sitting down and picking the brains of experts in their fields. As usual, we covered much more than just jiu jitsu, as these conversations often span life in general, and business. We definitely spent some time unpacking and discussing the recent multi-million dollar injury award to a white belt jiu jitsu student, and the potential impact on jiu jitsu academies worldwide. Henry Akins began training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in 1995 at the Rickson Gracie Acadamy on Pico blvd in West LA. Shortly after he started he became the secretary at the acadamy and was spending 70 hours a week there watching and participating in all of the classes. In 1997 the school moved to the Pacific Palisades where Henry trained and assisted main Instructor Luis Heredia and also participated and trained in all of the classes taught by Rickson. In Feb of 2004, because of his persistence and dedication to the fundamentals and philosophies of Jiu-Jitsu, Rickson Gracie presented Henry with a blackbelt, being only the third American at the time to receive that honor. Dan Hart is a Henry Akins blackbelt and owner of Alpha BJJ in Woodstock, IL. In addition to coaching both at his academy and seminars all over the world he is also an accomplished restauranteur and entrepreneur. The link to Henry's upcoming Sedona Seminar https://www.hiddenjiujitsucamps.com/cottonwood-sedona-az The link to Dan and Leah's upcoming seminar in Ireland: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/pilgrim-ireland-pilgrim-jiujitsu-ballycastle-87008723  

Sean Patrick Flanery, world renowned actor and 4th Degree BJJ black belt, discusses new movie Nefarious and all that went into doing it, his gratitude for his long movie career, training at Rafael Lavato Jr's academy while filming the new movie, practicing Martial Arts since age 9, his deep obsession for Jiu Jitsu and why it will be the biggest part of his legacy,  training at Rickson's academy, Henry Akins' impact on him, his movie Born a Champion and how it came to be, his book Jane 2, meeting his wife and what drew him to her, the three questions that define old school JJ, adding realism to your training, the value of the the early UFCs, the most important things for kids to learn in Jiu Jitsu, the defend-escape-positional control-submission hierarchy, why Jiu Jitsu is unintuitive and a re-learn is needed, the early days at Rickson's academy, why Renzo is the greatest person in Jiu Jitsu and the incredible impact he's had on him, his faith and the importance it has for him, the importance of delayed gratification and why discomfort is key to growth and, how the way you live is “your thank you letter,” and more!

Leah Stumpf is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and instructor at SBG in Montana. Dan Hart is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Henry Akins and owns Alpha BJJ in Woodstock, Illinois. Leah was in town teaching a seminar at Dan's gym so we pulled out the microphones afterwards and recorded a podcast. 

In this episode, Chasen discusses his experience at the Henry Akins seminar from this past weekend. Lesson learned and passing down thoughts and experiences.   Start Taking Ownership Today www.chasenhill.com   Top Product Recommendations: Grappling Dummy - Grapple Smarty 2.0: Use Code: "CHASEN5" for a discount   Questions are always encouraged. Please submit them via social media on Instagram via voice message if possible or email me at chasen@chasenhill.com Leave the show 5 stars and a helpful review to show your support :) Follow on social media: YouTube - Chasen Hill Instagram - @chasenhill Facebook - Chasen Hill

Joining us on the show is none other than the renowned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and instructor to the instructors, Henry Akins. Henry is the 3rd black belt under the legendary Rickson Gracie and a former instructor at Rickson's academy in Southern, California. Originally from Oklahoma, Henry now resides in Las Vegas, NV, and has been training Jiu Jitsu for 27 years. Henry is a highly respected figure in the BJJ community and has made a huge impact on the art through his teachings and philosophy. He is the founder of Hidden Jiu Jitsu and has trained some of the top BJJ practitioners and instructors in the world. In this episode, we will delve into Henry's journey in the world of BJJ, his teachings, and his philosophy on the art. So sit back, relax, and get ready to learn from one of the best in the business. Links: https://www.hiddenjiujitsu.com/ IG https://www.instagram.com/henryakinsbjj/ YT https://www.youtube.com/c/HiddenJiuJitsu FB https://www.facebook.com/hiddenjiujitsu Just a reminder to please give us a 5 star review on Apple Music and Spotify and share this podcast with a friend it really helps us out. Please leave us feedback and suggestions on how we can improve the show, and Become a VIP member for only .99 a month (yes less than a dollar) and get ad free episodes at https://anchor.fm/foreverwhitebelt/subscribe. Like us on Facebook and TikTok at Forever White Belt, and check us out on Instagram @foreverwhitebeltshow. Go buy your Forever White Belt swag at teespring.com/forever-white-belt. Finally, if you ever get to beautiful Northern California please come roll with us at North Bay Jiu Jitsu in Marin County just north of San Francisco, there are amazing instructors, and everyone there is great people. Mention the podcast and get two weeks Free. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/foreverwhitebelt/message

What is the essence of Jiu Jitsu?The essence of Jiu Jitsu can mean many different things to many different people. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss what it means to them and how that has changed their lives.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/dan_t_hart/https://linktr.ee/Danhart

On this episode, Dan Hart discusses Jiu Jitsu post-pandemic, what is truly important when it comes to growing an academy, his reasons for loving the gi, and his criteria for Jiu Jitsu ranks.Here is The RŌL Radio with restaurateur, owner, and instructor at Alpha BJJ in Woodstock Il, and Henry Akins black belt, Dan Hart.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.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!http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/dan_t_hart/https://linktr.ee/DanhartEpisode Highlights:3:21 Jiu Jitsu Post Pandemic7:31 Why it is Hard to Return12:30 Keeping the Personal Touch19:33 Not Everyone is an Instructor26:04 Dan's Reasons for Starting29:38 Why is Jiu Jitsu Appealing35:35 Does it Matter When You Start42:04 Is Jiu Jitsu Mainstream43:21 NOGI vs GI47:20 Black Belt Criteria54:49 Impactful Experiences56:47 Johnny Tama's Question1:01:05 Setting Goals in Jiu Jitsu

After speaking with Matt Thornton, Thomas asked Gary if the legends of Jiu Jitsu were being forgotten due to the massive influence of younger practitioners on social media?On this Takeaway, they discuss who has the responsibility to carry the torch for the older instructors and the people who built Jiu Jitsu into what it is today.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/http://mattthornton.org/https://sbgi-pdx.com/?calid=20122012https://www.straightblastgym.com/sbgvideos/https://www.instagram.com/sbgportland/

On this episode we have a guest whose contribution to Jiu Jitsu and MMA can not be overstated. Matt Thornton himself, and his gym along with their affiliates have coached some of the biggest names in BJJ and MMA. We are lucky enough to have Matt share his journey and great stories like training with Rickson Gracie, why the Fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu are so important, what made him switch from the striking arts to BJJ, and a ton more.Here is The RŌL Radio with writer, entrepreneur, coach, instructor, the man behind Straight Blast Gym, and the Dirty Dozens Chris Haueter's first Black Belt, Matt Thornton.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/http://mattthornton.org/https://sbgi-pdx.com/?calid=20122012https://www.straightblastgym.com/sbgvideos/https://www.instagram.com/sbgportland/Episode Highlights:4:03 Chris Haueter and Randy Couture6:22 $50 to Fight Fabio Santos9:29 Matt's Obsession13:06 Rickson Changes Everything20:52 Matt's Passion for Coaching26:17 The Focus on Fundamentals30:37 Aliveness37:10 Welcoming Everyone42:25 Culture45:08 Old Man Jiu Jitsu51:26 Hidden Jiu Jitsu54:37 Preserving the Past58:07 Robert Degle's Question

Full Auto Friday with a Jiu Jitsu focus.   Training, how to find a gym, when to start, how to train, and much more, with two high level practitioners.   Henry Akins is a Rickson Gracie blackbelt, and has been a blackbelt for 19 years.   Dan Hart is a Henry Akins blackbelt, and is the owner of Alpha BJJ in Woodstock, IL.   Enjoy

Henry Akins joins the show to discuss the fine points of weight distribution, overcoming plateaus and why you need to always fight to be on top! He also opens up about his near-fatal motorcycle accident and how it changed his perspective on things.

On this episode of The Chewjitsu Podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belt Henry Akins. Henry is a BJJ Black Belt under Rickson Gracie and the founder of "Hidden Jiu-Jitsu." On this episode, we discuss teaching and learning Jiu-Jitsu, and how the way Jiu-Jitsu has been taught has not evolved with the sport. We also discuss the most beneficial type of training with least risk of injury, how to make techniques automatic, the importance of starting slow, how to supplement your Jiu-Jitsu outside of class time, what it was like training in the early days with Rickson Gracie, whether the basics have been lost in the progression of Jiu-Jitsu, how to make the basics more effective, creating pressure through movement, the importance of weight distribution, and an interesting thing to focus on when breathing. To check out Henry's courses head over to https://www.hiddenjiujitsu.com/ and use the discount code: Chew20off to receive 20% OFF Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to charlottesweb.com/chewjitsu and pick up some high quality CBD to help with all of your recovery needs. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Steve Austin is a 2nd Degree Black Belt who is a Philadelphia native and is the owner and operator of Sion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Bucks County Pennsylvania. We discussed Steve's powerful story of how he was born with Legg Perthes (a degenerative disease affecting the hip) which required multiple surgeries into his teen years to address and made him the target of mental and physical bullies. A long interest in martial arts paired with a need for self-defense, Steve found Tae Kwon Do. Then Kempo. And finally Brazilian Jiujitsu. Through jiujitsu, Steve was able at last to find peace and a healthy outlet for the stress in his life. Steve received his brown and black belt from Alison Juca Brites. Over the years studying wresting and judo along with BJJ, Steve now trains with some of the biggest names in the industry; Henry Akins, Ryron and Rener Gracie, and Kroyler Gracie to name a few. He has competed in local tournaments such as Grapplers Quest, Naga, and The Goodfight, along with pro level events such as IBJJ, Metamoris Challenger and is currently a FIGHT TO WIN competitor. Throughout the years, Steve has built up a list of high-profile clients such as Maynard James Kennan, (lead singer of TOOL, A Perfect Circle, and Pusifer) Gil Sharone, (drummer for Marlyn Mason) and Hugh Fitzgerald, head BJJ instructor at 87Eleven Action Design which is responsible for the training and fight choreography of movies such as the John Wick series, and Atomic Blonde. Steve was able to branch out in 2014 and start his own gym called Sion BJJ in Southampton, PA. Sion has since turned into a brand for apparel and retreats around the world. Steve often teaches at other BJJ camps such as BJJ Globetrotters and hosts Sion's own jiujitsu retreats. Being a certified in GST (Gracie Survial Tactics) Steve works with local police in the Bucks County area. Sion also is a proud affiliate of Balance Studios in Fishtown.

Henry Akins is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 3rd degree black belt under Rickson Gracie and the founder of Hidden Jiu Jitsu. Connect with Henry on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter As always, be sure to give the show a follow on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook  We also now have merch! Get yours here! For the Video Experience of the show, follow us on YouTube Head over to our Website and join the Mailing List to stay up to date on guests, episode release dates, articles and more! And make sure you connect with Adam on Instagram and TikTok Big Thank You to our Sponsors: St. Louis Deck and Fence. For beautifully crafted and constructed decks and fences. Follow on Facebook Imposed Will. "Impose Your Will" Follow on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter  Save 10% on Imposed Will apparel with COUPON CODE: Outside 

Henry Akins moved to Los Angeles in 1995 and began training, achieving his black belt in 2004, becoming the third black belt promoted by Rickson Gracie. He is currently sharing his knowledge via his website Hidden Jiu-Jitsu and his YouTube channel Hidden Jiu-Jitsu where he has recently started "Mat Chats" in which Henry hopes to share with viewers the soul of Jiu-Jitsu. Enjoy the interview! Gustavo Dantas www.jiujitsutribe.org Itunes – https://tinyurl.com/y45kymp4 Google Plus – https://tinyurl.com/ydetberf Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/4wxs83y3 #bjjpodcast #jiujitsupodcast

Often regarded as one of the best black belts produced by the legendary Rickson Gracie, Akins’ views on the “fundamentals” of jiu jitsu and his style of coaching are revered by many in the grappling community. Always a big pleasure to sit down with Henry Akins and talk Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, History and much more. On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and most Platforms. #HenryAkins #HiddenJiuJitsu

Do you know why you move certain ways while executing techniques?After speaking with Henry Akins, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of understanding the purposeful movements within a technique and how doing so will greatly improve your Jiu Jitsu.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://hiddenjiujitsu.com/21mbhjjt-1/https://hidden-jiu-jitsu.mykajabi.com/https://www.instagram.com/henryakinsbjj/https://www.facebook.com/hiddenjiujitsu

You can't build anything without a strong foundation and a deep understanding of the fundamentals. On this episode of ROL Radio Henry Akins shares his knowledge, developed over twenty-five years of Jiu Jitsu training, on the topics of self-defense, how to train smart, the importance of positional training, and how putting yourself in bad positions will help you truly develop a well rounded Jiu Jitsu game. Here is ROL Radio with Rickson Gracie black belt and practitioner of Hidden Jiu Jitsu, Henry Akins.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://hiddenjiujitsu.com/21mbhjjt-1/https://hidden-jiu-jitsu.mykajabi.com/https://www.instagram.com/henryakinsbjj/https://www.facebook.com/hiddenjiujitsuEpisode 43 Highlights:8:25 Offensive Self-defense23:11 Training Smart38:17 How Train is How You Will Fight46:07 Understanding the Art1:08:40 Five Questions

Henry Akins began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1995 at the Rickson Gracie Academy. Rickson Gracie presented Henry with his Black Belt, being the third American to receive the honor. Henry became the main instructor at the Rickson Gracie Academy until 2008 when he was forced to stop due to a back injury. He feels blessed to be able to share this art with others and to pass on the knowledge that was taught to him by the greatest Jiu-Jitsu practitioner ever.

A second Mat Chat with an assortment of BJJ special guests included Henry Akins, Todd Fox, Dan Hart, Pedro Munoz and from the backroom at Carry Trainer, Canaan Holdener. Tune in for a broad reaching discussion... Henry Akins, Rickson Gracie Black Belt // Hidden Jiu-Jitsu - Check out https://hiddenjiujitsu.com or follow @henryakinsbjj Todd Fox, Rickson Gracie Black Belt // Tour Protection - Check out Todd's new book at http://tourprotection.com or follow @tourtraining Dan Hart, Entrepreneur // Alpha BJJ - Check out https://hartalliance.com or follow @dan_t_hart Canaan Holdener, Carry Trainer Shipping Dept. - Follow at @CanaanHoldener Pedro Munoz - Check out http://tourprotection.com or follow @ProtectionForHumans SUPPORT CARRY TRAINER. GET GUNFIGHTER GUN OIL! RELATED PODCASTS: 1st Mat Chat | Higher Line Podcast #126 Hidden Jiu Jitsu | Higher Line Podcast #127 Protection for & from Humanity | Higher Line Podcast #136 #BJJpodcast #bjj FULL HIGHER LINE PODCAST PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLIawiENN1oo7cs_Z5bQuq5SgyB2EN17y --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube and Stitcher.

Mickey talks with Rickson Gracie Black Belt Henry Akins of Hidden Jiu Jitsu. Akins shares his personal story moving from Oklahoma to L.A. to fully immerse himself in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. After establishing himself near the top his craft, Akins became a prominent MMA coach and started the Hidden Jiu Jitsu website. During the interview Henry Akins discusses the early history of MMA, moving out to Las Vegas and his current lifestyle as a traveling BJJ trainer. For more on Henry Akins check him out on facebook, HiddenJiuJitsu.com or follow him on instagram @henryakinsbjj.   RELATED PODCASTS: Talking with Champions | Higher Line Podcast #126 The Man Behind the Stache, Master Ken. Walking the road to achievement. | Higher Line Podcast #46 Protection for & from Humanity | Higher Line Podcast #136 SUPPORT THE PODCAST. GET GUNFIGHTER GUN OIL --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube and Stitcher.

A chat with six winners from the mat: Henry Akins, Rickson Gracie Black Belt // Hidden Jiu-Jitsu - Check out https://hiddenjiujitsu.com or follow @henryakinsbjj Dan Hart, Entrepreneur // Alpha BJJ - Check out https://alphajiujitsu.com or follow @dan_t_hart Travis Davison, Vice President of SBG International - Check out https://www.straightblastgym.com or follow @sbgmontana Leah Taylor, BJJ World Champion // SBG Montana - Check out https://www.leahtaylorconsulting.com or follow @leah_taylor_sbg Andy Stumpf, Ret. Navy SEAL // Cleared Hot Podcast - Check out https://www.andystumpf.com or follow @andystumpf212 Derik Morefield, City Manager // BJJ Purple Belt - Follow @ultrad413   RELATED PODCASTS: The Sharp Brothers - Fathers, Teachers, Warriors | Higher Line Podcast #32 Old Age and Treachery will Overcome Youth and Vigor | Higher Line Podcast #86   SUPPORT THE PODCAST. GET GUNFIGHTER GUN OIL --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube and Stitcher.

Henry Akins began training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in 1995 at the Rickson Gracie Acadamy on Pico blvd in West LA. Shortly after he started he became the secretary at the acadamy and was spending 70 hours a week there watching and participating in all of the classes. In 1997 the school moved to the Pacific Palisades where Henry trained and assisted main Instructor Luis Heredia and also participated and trained in all of the classes taught by Rickson. During these years Henry had the opportunity to train with Rickson and help him prepare for his fights in Japan. In 2000 the acadamy moved again to Wilshire blvd in West LA. By this time Henry had begun teaching many of the classes at the school. In Feb of 2004, because of his persistence and dedication to the fundamentals and philosophies of Jiu-Jitsu, Rickson Gracie presented Henry with a blackbelt, being only the third American at the time to receive that honor. Henry then took over the school and became the main instructor there until 2008 when he was forced to stop due to a back injury. Now Henry is the head Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Dynamix Martial Arts and although Henry is no longer affiliated with Rickson Gracie or his association, he feels blessed to be able to share this art with others and to pass on the knowledge that was taught to him by the greatest Jiu-Jitsu practitioner ever.

S4Ep21 - Henry AkinsHosts: Jorge Law, Jay MansfieldHenry Akins is a world-renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teacher. A former instructor at Rickson Gracie's academy, he received his Black Belt from Rickson in 2004. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/vAGI9z-uXlYWARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

Scotty Nelson BJJ pioneer. He formed  OTM, one of the first successful JJ websites and technique platforms back in 1997, and has traveled the world contributing to BJJ in a multitude of ways. He’s a blackbelt under Jeff Glover and has had a huge impact on various aspects of BJJ and MMA. In this interview we discuss. In this interview we discuss his cancer hospital chipsa-what it is and how he got involved in it, complementary therapies and treatments,  Gerson diet, stem cells, The power of integrative medical care, Mind Body Medicine, Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and the impact it’s had on his life, his relationship with Henry Akins, living in Brazil in the early days of BJJ/MMA, his GI company/brand-Lucky GI and the innovations he made in that industry, something that had a huge impact on his life, the need to change with the times, what he’s most proud of and what he wants to be remembered for, and there’s also a cameo from one and only Jeff Glover...

Matt Thornton is the founder, CEO and Head coach of Straight Blast GYM (SBG) International. He has trained countless martial artists and coaches, and has worked with some of the best MMA fighters, grapplers and combat athletes in the world.  In this interview we discuss several subjects including his start in martial arts, serving in the Army, his size (6’8” and if it ever affected/dictated  his martial arts style), his challenge match with Fabio Santos, meeting Rickson Gracie the first time, the biggest thing about martial arts (and Jiu Jitsu) that people just don’t get, Randy Couture’s impact on SBG, training under Chris Haugter, Aliveness, having solid fundamentals, the importance of connection, the value and weakness of traditional martial arts, Henry Akins’ recent move to SBG, and Henry’s impact on his training, his unique approach to teaching seminars, the most interesting book he’s read in the past year, being a father as a younger man and being a father as an older man, and more! After the interview stick around for the

Michael Heinz is a Jiu Jitsu instructor, yoga & meditation expert, and owner of SBG Texas. In this episode he discusses his jiu jitsu and life journey, living and teaching overseas & how living abroad can help you grow and broaden your perspective, training in Korea under John Frankl, the UFC’s influence on him, his thoughts on competition, training with Henry Akins, his friendship with Rob Wolf, how he was led to move to Texas to open SBG Texas, his hobbies off the mat, and more…

End of the year episode featuring clips from Roger Gracie (what made him so successful and mastering the cross collar choke), Sophia McDermott (being part of the Jiu Jitsu community and advice for people new to BJJ), Physical Culture and BJJ (with Roy Dean, Henry Akins, John Frankl, and Robb Wolf (how BJJ can cause physical  imbalances)), Robert Drysdale (accountability and ego), and Tom DeBlass.

Professor Scott Smith, 3rd degree Pedro Sauer Black Belt and owner of Gracie Jiu Jitsu of Kentucky, is an accomplished martial artist and sought after instructor. In this episode he discusses his thoughts on competition and self defense, the recent Pedro Sauer camp, the major influence people like Jim Kelly and Henry Akins, have had on his Jiu Jitsu, how he initially didn’t like Jiu Jitsu, testing (or not testing) for rank, how he started his school with $385 and grew it to a thriving academy with hundreds of students, his philosophy in working with kids, his family’s role in hs academy, his relationship with Master Sauer and the impact he’s had on his life, and more….

Fundamentals in BJJ if learned well can be a game changer. While many practitioners like to keep looking for new techniques, in this SBG monthly podcast episode listen to some of the greatest BJJ coaches on why it is important to remember and keep practicing your fundamentals. For BJJ and MMA instructional videos from SBG International coaches check the SBG University: sbguniversity.comThe episode features these BJJ masters: Rickson Gracie, Chris Haueter, Henry Akins, Matt Thornton and John Kavanagh. Make sure to check the new BJJ Q&A with Matt Thornton series on what are BJJ Fundamentals:

Fundamentals in BJJ if learned well can be a game changer. While many practitioners like to keep looking for new techniques, in this SBG monthly podcast episode listen to some of the greatest BJJ coaches on why it is important to remember and keep practicing your fundamentals. For BJJ and MMA instructional videos from SBG International coaches check the SBG University: sbguniversity.com The episode features these BJJ masters: Rickson Gracie, Chris Haueter, Henry Akins, Matt Thornton and John Kavanagh.

Physical Culture & BJJ: A discussion with Henry Akins, Roy Dean, John Frankl, and Robb Wolf. In this episode we dive into topics like can doing jiu jitsu  create imbalances in our bodies, what we can do to correct these imbalances, and what are the elements of effective cross training, etc.

The guys sit down with Jiu-Jitsu all-star Henry Akins. Henry Akins is a Rickson Gracie Black Belt that travels around the world teaching his style of "Hidden Jiu-Jitsu". Sit back and enjoy the show! Get Early Access Now On Pateron! https://www.patreon.com/submittinglifepodcast Download the audio only version of the podcast on these platforms iTunes - http://apple.co/2wsyjUL Google Play - http://bit.ly/2jr8vHw Stitcher - http://bit.ly/2jqCLlA Submitting Life Podcast YouTube - http://bit.ly/2BFuZIK Instagram - http://bit.ly/2CCuNvu Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/submittinglifepodcast/ Ty Gay Social Media Instagram - http://bit.ly/2ksdi8I Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ty.gay.12 Chasen Hill Social Media Instagram - http://bit.ly/2yEwBRc Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chasen.hill.9 Website - http://www.redlinebjj.com Redline Instagram - http://bit.ly/2Cykt7w Redline Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/redlinejiujitsu/

Henry Akins and Asa Ten Pow. Henry is a Black Belt under Rickson Gracie and will be on to talk some Hidden Jiu Jitsu and so much more. Asa is coming off a huge Victory and the Kickboxing world is really starting to take notice. 

Felicia and Kenny sat down with Henry Akins, Rickson Gracie Black belt. Henry discusses his move from Oklahoma without a job to go train with Rickson and within a couple weeks, "witnesses/particpates" in his first dojo storm. There may have been a few power rangers who stopped by to test their skills via challenge matches.

Felicia and Kenny sat down with Henry Akins, Rickson Gracie Black belt. Henry discusses his move from Oklahoma without a job to go train with Rickson and within a couple weeks, "witnesses/particpates" in his first dojo storm. There may have been a few power rangers who stopped by to test their skills via challenge matches.

Jack Taufer is a Dave Kama Black Belt and has trained extensively with Rickson Gracie among other jiu-jitsu legends such as Pedro Sauer, Henry Akins and Saulo and Xande Ribiero.  Jack has been featured in jiu-jitsu times, as well as Budo Videos' "This week in BJJ" and a 5 part video series titled "BJJ vs. Cancer" (Links provided below).   In additon to learning from some of the greatest minds in all of jiu-jitsu, Jack is also a sussessful financial planning adivosr in Southern California.  Listen to Brian and Jack sit down and discuss training with Rickson, jiu-jitsu, MMA, finance, religion and several other topics on this episode of Life Unraveled! Articles: https://jiujitsutimes.com/tag/jack-taufer/https://jiujitsutimes.com/taking-private-rickson-gracie-everyones-bucket-list-good-reason/ https://jiujitsutimes.com/can-you-tell-us-how-and-why-you-got-started-in-bjj/ https://jiujitsutimes.com/dont-think-rickson-gracie-still-refining-jiu-jitsu-think/ http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/forums/BJJ/Invisible-jiujitsu-with-Jack-Taufer:2316301 http://forums.sherdog.com/threads/invisible-jiujitsu-with-jack-taufer.2726753/  Videos: https://www.budovideos.com/blogs/budo-blog/16837303-twibjj-episode-39-jack-taufer-and-andrew-wooten https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyirS2raUww Twitter: @JackTaufer  

World renowned instructor and Rickson Gracie black belt Henry Akins relates the highs and lows of his incredible jiu jitsu journey. Henry gives us an open and honest account of how the death of one of his best friends and training partners almost caused him to quit jiu jitsu. He also gives an amazing account of how a 40-year old Rickson was able to beat Saulo Ribeiro during an intense sparring session. This is one of our best episodes - don't miss it! Check out Henry's site.

Recap of 2017 with clips from Eve Gracie, Steve Kardian, Phil Migliarese, Henry Akins, and Robb Wolf

Welcome our first guest on the show, Henry Akins! Henry is a Black Belt under the legend, Rickson Gracie. Henry sits down with the guys to discuss Jiu-Jitsu and more! Show your support on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/submittinglifepodcast Leave us 5 stars and something you like about the show! Follow us on social media to be updated about the latest episodes! YouTube Video Episode - http://bit.ly/2BFuZIK Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/submittinglifepodcast/ Instagram - @submittinglifepodcast Ty Gay: Social Media Instagram - @tygaygjj Twitter - TyGayGJJ Chasen Hill: Social Media Instagram -@chasenhill_fitness Twitter -ChasenHill

Injuries: Ty Gay, Roy Dean, Ryron Gracie, Mark Cukro, and Henry Akins discuss the subject of injuries: how to prevent them, how to deal with them, and key points to keep in mind with your down time due to an injury. Don’t miss this interesting and insightful discussion….

Of all of the Jiu Jitsu seminars I have been to over the last few years Henry really stood out to me. After spending the day with him in Concord, California this year I was compelled to take the trip down to Los Angeles to learn more. The way he uses weight, space and most significantly pressure efficiently made me drive nearly 400 miles to attend his classes at Dynamix, MMA off of Santa Monica blvd. I was absolutely not disappointed. I appreciate the training, the wisdom and the opportunity to have Henry on the show . Hopefully everyone enjoys the episode ! For more information on Henry check him out at  and be sure to visit Dynamix MMA in Los Angeles for awesome training, a great vibe, great people and some of the best jiu jitsu instruction available anywhere, ever. Thanks again for checking out the show. Lots of love - Clint

Professor Henry Akins joins the show for the second time to talk about escaping bad positions, using your opponent’s grips against them, developing a mind map and why he feels positional training is so important. Click “Read More” for show notes!  SHOW NOTES: His upcoming Pan Pacific seminar tour The rapid growth of his website […]

This week we have a HUGE episode. We take six well known and respected black belts and ask them all the same five questions about blue belts. There are some similarities and differences within these interviews but the amount of jiu-jitsu wisdom about blue belts in this episode is amazing. The five questions we asked to the six black belt guests Do you have requirements for a blue belt? What are they? How important is it for students to be able to "defend" their belt? How many intangibles (good teammate, good effort, helps others) come into play when promoting someone to blue belt? Do you ever regret giving someone a blue belt? What advice to you have for the new blue belt?   Tim Sledd 24m 25s Tim explains some of the techniques he requires for a student to know before receiving a blue belt. Tim talks about why some students get tapped by lower belts and if it is a big deal. Why he looks at character of a student not just technique, and how this can hold someone back. Why he has no regrets of any belts he has given out. Advice for the new blue belt. Matt Thornton 58m 30s How he evaluates blue belts based on performance, and not looking at particular techniques. Why it is important for your first blue belts to be very good at a school. The importance of having good people on the mat. Why he is confident in all his blue belt students. Why it is important to relax and work on open guard as a blue belt. Bernardo Faria 1h 17m 30s Bernardo talks about Fabio Gurgel's system to get a blue belt a student must attend 120 classes. The idea of not tapping to a lower belt is an old mentality. Having a bad attitude will hold students back. Not having an actual belt test, and not regretting giving someone a blue belt. Keep your ego low, and work on learning jiu-jitsu. Daniel Covel 1h 25m 05s His minimum requirements of techniques for a blue belt. The responsibilities of the instructor to the students. The importance of learning from your mistakes, and making adjustments. Why it is important to have good people and teammates on the mat. He has no regrets about any of his past blue belts. It is important to recognise the hard work on the mats. Henry Akins 1h 42m 50s Understanding the basic positions and a handful of basic submissions. Why some upper belts get caught by lower belts. Why it is important for a blue belt to be a good training partner. Why getting tapped out is part of the learning process Why blue belts should work hard to develop a strong base. John Will 1h 59m 30s Why he likes having requirements for blue belts but not so many for other belts. It is rare for a colored belt to get tapped by a lower belt, but it is no big deal. Why the culture of the gym is so important. The concept of a ox neck and rat's head. It is often normal to feel like you don't deserve a new belt Ask five simple questions for every technique you learn to learn more details. Mat Tales 14 Mouse in the House Quote of the week: "Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." Lao Tzu Article of the week: Production Now and Production Long Term Please check out this video if you are interested in supporting The BjjBrick Podcast. The BjjBrick Wall of Support is being constructed and you can help                           Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod

On this Sucka Radio and The Wonder Brand Show crossover episode, host Jeremy Brand is joined by tRickson Gracie's third American Black Belt, Henry Akins. Henry stops by to discuss his origin in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, how his game differs from many others out there, the marketing of Hidden Jiu Jitsu, game plans in MMA with BJJ and much more. If you are interested in any of Henry Akins Hidden Jiu Jitsu mastery, check out his website http://hiddenjiujitsu.com/. Make sure you follow MMASucka on Twitter @MMASucka and host Jeremy Brand @JeremyBrand604. As always you can you can listen to Sucka Radio on Stitcher HERE, iTunes HERE, TuneIn HERE, on MMASucka.com HERE and LastwordonSports.com. Make sure you stop by our sponsors’ sites at Unique Kennels, ProAmBelts.com, FloatHouse.ca, Fusion Fight Gear, True North Screen Printing and BCKimonos.ca. Sucka Radio brings you the goods week in and week out from the sport of mixed martial arts. Host Jeremy Brand catches up with guests each and every week from UFC champions to coaches, from nutritionists to jiu-jitsu fighters–and even to oscar award winners. We don’t only focus on the big boys in the UFC, but we bring you stories about people — whether they are uber famous or not. Getting the interesting stories out of the guests is what we look for on Sucka Radio. We don’t want the cookie cutter answers that others are asking–we want something everyone will want to quote.

Henry Akins has been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over 20 years. He is a black belt under the legendary Rickson Gracie and taught at Rickson's school for 10 years. He currently teaches the art full time at Dynamix MMA in Santa Monica, California where he has been since 2011. He is also the founder of Hidden Jiu Jitsu which is his take on Rickson's BJJ concepts. Topics include: • His path to becoming a full time BJJ instructor including his experiences training with Rickson Gracie. • The original intention of Jiu Jitsu as a complete martial art instead of a sport. • His natural mindset to live a free life and the conflicts with his upbringing. Related Links: http://hiddenjiujitsu.comhttps://dynamixmartialarts.com/instructors/henry-akins/ Henry's Facebook@HenryAkinsBJJ Co-Host: Ben Charles Sponsored by DatsusaraTwitter: @DatsuChrisFacebook: Chris Datsusara Odell Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts  (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).

Henry Akins is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Rickson Gracie. He was Rickson's fasted Black Belt and former head instructor at Rickson's California academy. He is now a owner/Instructor at Dynamix MMA in Santa Monica CA. He has a somewhat mythical status around his understanding of weight distribution and pressure fighting. "He weighs 190lbs but feels like 400lbs" is the running commentary (It is TRUE!). Henry's website www.HiddenJiuJitsu.com explains and explores the concepts of his style.

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio Henry Akins In 1995 Henry Akins started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the Rickson Gracie Academy. He received his black belt from Rickson in 2004.  He now has his own school called Dynamix MMA located in west LA. Some of the Highlights: "Making sure that the Jiu-Jitsu you learn is effective whether you have a gi on or not, and if you need to use it on the streets to protect yourself or someone that you care about." "My focus has always been how to use Jiu-Jitsu as a martial art, as a way to instill confidence in a person... and if there is ever a confrontation they feel prepared to deal with it." "It's not about speed, a lot of people think you need to be fast.... it is about timing" "The focus for a competitor is the complete opposite from the focus of a teacher.  If you are competing the focus is on yourself.... as a teacher your focus is on others." We also talk about: Training with Rickson Gracie Having a style that doesn't rely on grips BJJ and confidence The main reasons why students join Dynamix MMA The importance of getting good at the basics How BJJ has changed and remained the same since he started Teaching versus competing What he does to help his teachers learn how to teach How BJJ can affect the larger community Training BJJ specifically for self defense What happens to students that use strength or speed Different types of pressure you can put on your opponent How the BJJ community is one big group regardless of where you train Links: Dynamix MMA in West LA Train with Henry Akins, Antoni Hardonk, and Vladimir Matyushenko. On The Mat- OTM is a very positive force in the BJJ community Henry Akins Facebook page Quote of the week: "Learn how to learn" Billy Robinson. This quote was presented by Roli Delgado.  Roli suggests- Learn how your body works and apply that to what you are trying to do. Article of the week: "Stepping off the Mats: Top Ten" by jiujitsutimes.com Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast

Episode 63 of Budovideos weekly podcast of "This Week In BJJ" with Henry Akins. Your host Budo Jake brings you the latest news from the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Episode 63 of Budovideos weekly podcast of "This Week In BJJ" with Henry Akins. Your host Budo Jake brings you the latest news from the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.