1-800-BJJ-HELP #156 Dima Murovanni and PJ Barch: CJI 2, Future of Jiu Jitsu, Dima's Next Move, PJ's Early Days with the Gym, CLA, and More
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Oct 12, 2025 Dima Murovanni, a Jiu-jitsu coach and competitor, shares insights on the evolving Jiu-jitsu landscape, including his plans for a new academy in Berlin aimed at fostering talent. He discusses common pitfalls gym owners face and the importance of developing a healthy culture. PJ Barch, a South Bay gym owner, contributes lessons from his journey, emphasizing member onboarding and community building. Together, they explore the debate between traditional coaching methods and constraint-led approaches, alongside the unique concept of 'geist' in fostering gym energy.
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Strategy Is An Outcome Not A Starting Point
- Dima argues strategy is a result, not a starting point, and skill plus culture precede a perfect gameplan.
- He emphasizes building spirit and surrounding mindset as primary drivers of performance.
CJI2 Marked A Cultural Climax
- Dima frames CJI2 as an end of an era driven by storylines and personalities like Gordon Ryan.
- He sees the event as a climax and a signal to evolve jiu-jitsu beyond spectacle.
Mindset Explains Geographic Gaps
- Dima believes the U.S. currently offers the best opportunity and mindset for jiu-jitsu growth.
- He sees Europe shifting toward belief in making jiu-jitsu a living, driven by changing mindsets.
