Can mental toughness be taught or is it something your born with? Acai, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner/ competitor dives deep into the mindset of his guests who range from professional athletes to successful business owners.
In this episode of AcAi TV, I sit down with 9th-degree red belt Rigan Machado to discuss over five decades of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We dive into the true meaning of earning a black belt, leadership, teaching, ego, competition, building successful academies, training celebrities, and the future of BJJ. Whether you're a white belt, black belt, or simply interested in lifelong learning, this conversation is packed with timeless lessons from one of the sport's most respected pioneers.
25 Aug 2026
This Stroke Forced Jake Straus to Evolve His Game
Jake Straus, better known as Darce Daddy, joins Acai TV to discuss one of the most challenging moments of his life: suffering a stroke shortly after a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition.📲 Follow Jake Straus (Darce Daddy):Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_darcedaddy/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/the_darcedaddy/?hl=en)Check Out https://shopjitsu.com/collections/apparel (https://shopjitsu.com/collections/apparel)In this conversation we discuss:• The day everything changed• Stroke awareness in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu• Returning to competition after a life-threatening event• PGF and professional grappling• Building confidence through Jiu-Jitsu• Faith, purpose, and personal growth• Training at Wagner Rocha Martial Arts• The reality of making money in professional grappling• Why competition changes peopleJake shares lessons on resilience, mindset, self-esteem, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity.If you're a competitor, coach, athlete, or simply someone working through challenges in life, this episode has something for you.
4 Aug 2026
Connor Coyle's Road Back: The Interview
00:00 Connor Announces His Zuffa Fight
2:15 Is Dana White Saving Boxing?
6:20 The Pressure Of Staying Undefeated
11:05 Why Connor Doesn't Watch Boxing
16:30 Boxing vs MMA
20:40 Lyme Disease Nearly Ended His Career
27:30 Fighting In Mexico
34:10 Adrenaline Dumps
39:50 Why Everyone Thinks They Can Fight
45:00 Jake Paul Debate
50:15 Boxing Politics
56:30 Connor's Biggest Goal
1:03:00 Final Thoughts
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Connor Coyle Joins AcAi TV Before His Biggest Fight YetGive Connor a Follow!
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Irish professional boxer Connor Coyle joins AcAi TV just days before stepping into the ring for his upcoming Zuffa Boxing event.
We discuss:
🥊 His upcoming August 8 fight🥊 Dana White entering boxing🥊 Why boxing matchmaking needs to change🥊 Jake Paul🥊 Undefeated pressure🥊 Camp stories nobody has heard before🥊 Bad weight cuts🥊 Career setbacks🥊 Lyme disease🥊 Injuries🥊 Life as a professional boxerIf you're a fan of boxing, MMA, UFC, or combat sports, you'll enjoy this behind-the-scenes conversation with one of Ireland's top undefeated fighters.
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