Brad Barnes and Piet Wilhelm dive deep into the gritty truths and noholdsbarred opinions on what’s really holding people back from affording Jiu Jitsu. No more excuses!

Piet shares the transformative journey of his gym from a fight school with a drinking problem to a familyfriendly Jiu Jitsu haven. Plus, we tackle the heavy hitters – the mental barriers, the excuses, and the real cost of not stepping onto the mat.

This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a wakeup call. It's about breaking out of your bubble, facing the toll roads (literal and metaphorical), and finding your fighting spirit. Don’t miss a great conversation that might just knock out your excuses for good.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Oklahoma MMA Overview
4:52 Mike Budnik Interview
8:45 Funding Tournaments via GoFundMe
11:12 Small Business Ownership Challenges
14:54 From Competitor to Coach Transition
16:44 Jiu Jitsu Evolution Discussion
19:31 Achieving Combat Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
22:00 COVID19 Impact on Martial Arts Business
23:48 Motivating Positive Lifestyle Changes
27:15 Jiu Jitsu's Growing Popularity Reasons
31:23 Discussing Jiu Jitsu's Quality Debate
36:35 Selling Martial Arts School Considerations
39:00 Common Training Excuses Debunked
42:13 Growth in Female and Teen Martial Arts Enrolment
44:10 Future Trends in Combat Sports
47:34 Future Outlook in Jiu Jitsu Excitements
51:10 Encouragement for Jiu Jitsu Beginners
53:32 Overcoming Fear in Martial Arts
54:37 Planning Next Jiu Jitsu Session