Spencer is now a third degree Black Belt after starting martial arts during his childhood, and ended up injuring his back boxing, losing his muscle strength until he started training and sparring in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Spencer shares the challenges of going from being very active and physical, to losing his confidence, a drop in mental health, and changing careers.

The story of learning to deal with customers, especially in retail has served Spencer in dealing with individuals joining his BJJ academy, which started as 4 students to well over 140 students today, with a 50% competition team. We talk about the style of learning and teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, changing attitudes and mindsets of concepts around the art of BJJ. Moving from a defensive position to an attacking one is the aim to continue to play the game. Leading the dance of jiu jitsu especially in competition is essential, as is having experience in all areas of the art.

Some excellent advice Spencer offers is to stay dedicated to your dream. Where can you make the biggest impact in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

Topics:

• Martial Arts
• Injury
• Mental Health
• Working in retail
• Focus on the individual
• Running a business
• Learning and teaching
• Value of attacking
• Grip with purpose
• Accountability
• Feedback

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Dan Strauss is an experienced commentator, and talks about his recent experience on Polaris 30, along with some of the technicalities of the role. He talks about the 50-60 matches commentating on Cage Warriors available on UFC Fight Pass since 2020.

Dan was first interested in martial arts as a teenager, starting with Japanese Jiu Jitsu in Mill Hill, and he's been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for close to 20 years, and has been a Black Belt for 10 years. We talk about the journey of the art, discovering new techniques, and the depth and breadth of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as you progress.

Grip training is very important for grip strength and longevity, not just in jiu jitsu but life in general. Dan shares his experience and knowledge in this area, with it being one of the most effective areas of training for the most beneficial physical results, especially for any grappler.

Topics:

• Commentating
• Play-By-Play
• Polaris
• Cage Warriors
• Give the energy
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• Competition
• Seminars
• Grip Strength
• Strong Man training
• Mythology

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Ian Butler is fresh off of Polaris 30, having brought his family to London for his debut at Polaris Professional here in the UK. He fought to the very end, and very much delivered the joy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Ian reflects on his match performance and like many of us, being stuck in a really tight closed guard!

Reflecting on every match you participate in, win or learn, you have to refresh and learn from feedback, video footage and anything else is so important for your personal progress. Ian talks of the hours learning from every match that he participates in.

Ian comes from humble beginnings, and is now growing his wrestling gyms in the US. He wants to continue to build a legacy beyond his fighting career that supports young people's education on and off the mats. Respect for culture, being tough, and knowing you don't have to take the step of life alone, is fundamental in the art.

Topics:

• Humble beginnings
• Wrestling
• Grappling is fun
• Polaris 30
• Bellator Fighter
• Who's Number One (WNO)
• Ian 'Silverback' Butler
• Silverback Wrestling Club
• Fight language

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