Ep. 432 - Strength Under Control: Jiu-Jitsu, Meekness, and the Orthodox Life, with Jeff Messina

This week I'm joined by Jeff Messina, a longtime Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and Orthodox Christian.

We get into what happens when the mat exposes your ego, why knowing how to fight doesn't mean looking for a fight, and what jiu-jitsu can teach us about humility, discipline, and self-control.

We also talk about Jeff's journey into Orthodoxy, the importance of having a teacher, and why real strength has a lot more to do with mastering yourself than dominating somebody else.

Check out Jeff's gym, Revolution Dojo: https://www.revolutiondojo.com/

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