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In this episode we bring you Jason Neef of Kicksite. Jason has a great background in helping BJJ schools run effectively as a business. During this time of covid19 Jason offers advice for owners of BJJ gyms.

We talk about:

What to do and not do if you are low or out of money
Closing the gym
What to do with your employees
How to treat your students
Bringing value to your students
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This week we have an interview with black belt and competitor Clark Gracie. This interview covers everything from growing up a Gracie, to running a jiu-jitsu school. Clark is also generous with tips and advice.

We talk about:

Growing up a Gracie and doing jiu-jitsu
Kids doing BJJ
Running a jiu-jitsu school and traveling
Kicksite software used to keep organized and help run a martial arts business
Advice he has for competitors
His expectations for his students
What he looks for in a blue belt

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Thanks to our friends at Kicksite for help with this interview

Quote of the week: “Jiu-Jitsu is a filter of life itself. Jiu-Jitsu does not weed out people who are weak or lack coordination, or natural talent. Jiu-jitsu weeds out those who lack core principles of success. In jiu-jitsu, those that practice become stronger. Paul Kindzia in the book Master Jiu-Jitsu Master Life

Article of the week: Strong As A Mother: Why It’s So Important For Mothers To Train In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu