Episode 301 - Zoltan Bathory and "Epic" Matt

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by Judo Black Belt, BJJ Black Belt, and the guitarist from the band “Five Finger Death Punch,” Zoltan Bathory. We are also joined by BJJ Black Belt and owner of "Epic Roll," Matt Wahlstrom.

On this episode, Zo discusses his dream of moving to the United States to become a musician, starting Judo at 9 years old, the discipline instilled through martial arts, achieving the impossible through martial arts, the martial arts mindset, how Zo met Matt from “Epic Roll” and became a co-owner in the company, the crazy story of when Zo first met Royce Gracie, the process of learning BJJ, training your worst positions in BJJ, adjusting Judo takedowns to work for BJJ, the value of competition, building a partnership with the PGF (Professional Grappling Federation), what makes the PGF competition so unique, exciting, and different, and longevity for BJJ.

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