Road to Black Belt

The Belt Promotion Blueprint

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265812/open_sms] Coach Michael "Tips" Venturella breaks down what he looks for when promoting his students at 10th Planet Colorado Springs. From skill development and competition performance to attitude on the mats and overall growth, he explains how the ranking system works and what it takes to earn that next belt. We also discuss our experiences with jury duty and he tries to convince Johnny to get back in the YouTube game.

Road to Black Belt

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265812/open_sms] “A hell of a journey.” returning guest 10th Planet Black Belt Samuel Peralta sits down with Tap Into Success to discuss his journey. Fresh off his victory at No-Gi Worlds—where he was awarded his black belt on the podium—Sam reflects on his journey from doing karate as a kid to now a world-class grappler. He opens up about the sacrifices, setbacks, and breakthroughs that shaped his career, the mental and physical grind of competition, and what it truly takes to reach black belt status. Plus, we discuss key coaching insights for anyone looking to one day earn their black belt.

Results and Resolutions

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265812/open_sms] Kick off the new year with us as we reflect on our goals for 2025!  In this episode, we celebrate the incredible performances of 10th Planet Colorado Springs at IBJJF World Championship. We break down the results, highlight standout moments, and discuss what this means for the team moving forward. From personal growth to building the gym’s community, this episode is all about setting the tone for an epic year ahead!

CJI > ADCC

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2265812/open_sms] CJI or ADCC?  We recap both events Tips attended and dive into the future of jiu jitsu competition and the lucrative side of the sport as well as upcoming tournaments on our schedule.

Half Way There

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