From Volleyball to Jiu-Jitsu: A Journey of Challenges and Growth

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belt and Founder of the non-profit organization "Tap Cancer Out."

Jon discusses starting Jiu-Jitsu in 2008, why earning a blue belt had significant meaning, dealing with "imposter syndrome" in BJJ, how "Tap Cancer Out" started and the process of running a tournament, the challenges of running a Jiu-Jitsu non-profit business, finding the best beneficiaries to support cancer, the importance of delegating and having a strong team, the "feel" of a "Tap Cancer Out" tournament, the idea of "more than medals, " masculinity and "bro-ism" in Jiu-Jitsu, growing funding for cancer research outside of tournaments through "Global Grappling Day," how to fund raise for "Tap Cancer Out," and goals for the future.

You can get more information on tournaments and how to get involved at https://tapcancerout.org/

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