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In this episode of The Dojo Exchange, I sit down with Paul, CEO, Founder & President of RevGear, to talk about the story behind one of the most recognizable names in combat sports. We dive into RevGear’s origins, the early days of MMA, the fighters and events that helped shape the brand, and what it takes to build a company that becomes part of martial arts history. From the early fight scene to working alongside some of the biggest names in combat sports, Paul gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the journey of RevGear and the culture that made it what it is today. 🥊 MMA. Martial arts. Business. Legacy. And this one is packed with stories you don't want to miss. Subscribe to The Dojo Exchange and join the conversation as we bring martial artists, fighters, instructors, and industry leaders together. 🥋 The Dojo Exchange — Martial Arts Podcast 🎙️ Preserving the stories. Bridging the styles. Continuing the journey. Get your Revgear Equipment here (links below) and support the Dojo Exchange! Get quality martial arts gear and apparel while supporting a company that supports the community. Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE at checkout for 10% OFF your order! Support the people who support martial arts. 🥋👊 Buy some great equipment and Support the dojo exchange! Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE for 10% off https://tidd.ly/3SJITqQ https://tidd.ly/4ha2CZX https://tidd.ly/4x9KaW0 Support the dojo exchange here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thedojoexchange #TheDojoExchange​ #RevGear​ #MMA​ #MartialArts​ #UFC​ #CombatSports​ #MMAHistory​ #MartialArtsPodcast​ #RevGearMMA

What’s Behind Your Black Belt? The Importance of Martial Arts Lineage | Ray Ballett What’s behind your black belt? On this episode of The Dojo Exchange, I sit down with Ray Ballett, who brings 45 years of martial arts experience to a conversation about something every martial artist should understand: lineage. Ray and I discuss why knowing where your martial art comes from—and who taught the people who taught you—can provide important context for understanding your training. We also dive into: 🥋 45 years in martial arts 🥋 Martial arts lineage and tradition 🥋 What makes a good instructor 🥋 The values a martial arts school passes to its students 🥋 Practical self-defense and situational awareness 🥋 De-escalation and real-world preparation 🥋 Ray's military experience and firearms instruction 🥋 Why self-defense requires more than one tool 🥋 The evolution of martial arts 🥋 Preserving knowledge and passing it to the next generation Ray also discusses his work as a Regional Director with the National Karate Jiu Jitsu Federation and his perspective on helping martial artists continue learning and developing throughout their journey. Whether you're a longtime black belt, a new student, or an instructor, this conversation is about where our martial arts come from, why that history matters, and what we leave behind for the next generation. Welcome to The Dojo Exchange — where martial artists come together to share the stories, experiences, knowledge, and traditions that make up our community. Subscribe, share this episode, and join the exchange. #RayBallett #TheDojoExchange #MartialArtsLineage #MartialArts #SelfDefense #Karate #JiuJitsu #MartialArtsPodcast #MartialArtsHistory #BlackBelt #MartialArtsTraining #SituationalAwareness #NationalKarateJiuJitsuFederation

Mike Andrus joins The Dojo Exchange to discuss reality-based self-defense, martial arts, personal protection, and his decades of experience in the martial arts community. As President of International Affairs for the National Karate Jiu-Jitsu Federation (NKJF) and a 9th-degree black belt in Hon Hab Do Reality-Based Combatives and Wado Shinzen-Kai Kokusai, Mike Andrus has spent decades developing and teaching practical self-defense and combative arts programs. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of martial arts, reality-based self-defense, situational awareness, de-escalation, women's self-defense, martial arts training, leadership, and the difference between traditional martial arts and preparing for real-world situations. Mike also shares his experience developing Safe Day Studio programs and his approach to making martial arts and personal safety practical outside the dojo. 🥋 Mike Andrus 🥋 NKJF — National Karate Jiu-Jitsu Federation 🥋 Reality-Based Combatives 🥋 Hon Hab Do 🥋 Self-Defense 🥋 Martial Arts 🥋 Personal Safety 🥋 Situational Awareness 🥋 Martial Arts Leadership Welcome to The Dojo Exchange — where martial artists come together, stories are preserved, and the conversations continue.

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Get your Revgear Equipment here and support the Dojo Exchange! Get quality martial arts gear and apparel while supporting a company that supports the community. Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE at checkout for 10% OFF your order! Support the people who support martial arts. 🥋👊 Buy some great equipment and Support the dojo exchange! Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE for 10% off https://tidd.ly/3SJITqQ https://tidd.ly/4ha2CZX https://tidd.ly/4x9KaW0 Support the dojo exchange here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thedojoexchange Martial Arts Maniacs Magazine www.martialartsmaniacs.com 📰 International Martial Arts Magazine https://www.imamag.org And check out these great organizations that continue to support and contribute to the martial arts community: 🥋 National Karate Jujutsu Federation (NKJF) www.nkjf-usa.com 🥊 International Chinese Boxing Association (ICBA) https://icba-worldwide.com

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