SKIP TO 30:00 FOR OUR DEEP DIVE INTO SEXUAL MISCONDUCT IN BJJ.

In this episode of Game Plan, Davis and Juico start with the lighter side of life, recounting the chaotic saga of Juico’s dog, Pete, getting sprayed by a skunk—before diving into the grueling reality of weight cutting in combat sports.

At the thirty-minute mark, the tone shifts as we address the systemic issue of sexual misconduct within grappling. Davis shares his own personal experiences encountering predators on the mats and provides a concise timeline of the major scandals that have rocked the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community.

We discuss the "hero worship" culture that places coaches and athletes on pedestals, often allowing them to exploit and abuse their positions for decades. It is time to purge the sport of these individuals and instead elevate those who lead with integrity, such as Lachlan Giles. The "fear" that the sport will crumble without its "icons" is a myth—there will be plenty of high-level talent left once the predators are ousted. We conclude with a call for mandatory safeguarding training for gym owners and coaches to ensure the next generation is protected.

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Hunter Reehoon is a Sous Chef at Barley Swine, a highly acclaimed, 1-Michelin starred, farm-to-table restaurant in Austin Texas. Hunter's focus is in sustainability within the farm-to-table sphere and his specialties lie in fermentation and seasonal items. Hunter also recently received his purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Professor Rodrigo Cabral at Fight Factory in Austin, Texas.

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00:00 Intro
1:27 Knee Braces and Netlflix
4:30 Barley Swine Tasting Menu
11:17 Broadmoor Colorado Springs and Substitutions
14:55 Tipping Culture
18:40 Culinary School in Boulder, Colorado
23:40 Fingers in a Deli Slicer
27:29 The Path to Fine Dining
38:00 Creating Menu Items R&D
42:39 Farm-to-Table
57:51 Seasonal Dishes and Ethical Protein
1:14:28 Why Americans are Obese
1:24:08 Fermented Foods
1:34:24 Hunter beats World Famous White Belt
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In this episode, we sit down with Zach Marshall, a former U.S. Army Ranger, lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business and a dedicated Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner and event promoter. We dive into his journey from military service to teaching the next generation of entrepreneurs as well as his work as a writer for The Prof Z Project.

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00:00 Introduction
1:32 9/11 and West Point
3:58 US Army Ranger School
12:01 Creator's Courage
21:49 Ice Baths, Grit and Discipline
27:00 Entrepreneurship and Overcoming the Fear of Rejection
33:10 Third Coast Grappling Royal Rumble
47:00 Overcoming the Fear of Rejection Part 2
50:55 Jiu Jitsu Ego Paradox
54:13 Vision, Mission, Goals and Values
58:09 Imposter Syndrome and High Pressure Situations
1:12:38 Jiu Jitsu Belts Don't Matter
1:15:00 Becoming a Professor Without a Phd
1:23:09 Valley of Despair
1:27:30 Jake Paul Vs Anthony Joshua
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