Professor Gustavo Dantas | Jiu-Jitsu, Personal Growth, and Success
Release Date: 10/31/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of the Jiujitsu Mindset, Pete Deeley hosts a conversation with Professor Gustavo Dantas. While sharing personal milestones, Pete announces the birth of his granddaughter and promotes their signature 'Submission Coffee.' The discussion delves into Gustavo’s journey from a challenging upbringing in Brazil to becoming a key figure in the Jiujitsu community in the U.S. He speaks about his early passion for sports, his transition to Jiujitsu, and his eventual move to the United States. Gustavo emphasizes the importance of clarity, accepting challenges, and the transformative power of Jiujitsu, both on and off the mat. The episode concludes with an inspiring story about Malcy, a young student from a disadvantaged community in Brazil, whose life was transformed through Gustavo's nonprofit, Jiujitsu Tribe.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
00:42 Guest Introduction: Professor Gustavo Dantas
01:29 The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast
02:05 Applying Jiu-Jitsu Lessons to Life
02:31 Gustavo's Journey from Brazil to the USA
03:07 Early Life and Discovering Jiu-Jitsu
05:00 Pursuing a Career in Jiu-Jitsu
06:32 Challenges and Family Expectations
11:01 The Immigrant Experience
17:49 Mentorship and Moving to the USA
20:26 Survival and Competing in the USA
24:47 MMA and Future Aspirations
26:11 The Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu in MMA
27:35 The Role of Competition in Jiu-Jitsu Development
29:13 Amplifying Jiu-Jitsu Through Competition
32:19 Emotional Resilience and Personal Growth
35:31 A Life-Changing Championship
40:05 The Challenge-Opportunity Loop
46:58 Impacting Lives Through Jiu-Jitsu
52:54 Conclusion and Future Conversations