#195 Eric Acha

While only a purple belt today’s guest opened his first academy, he then sought out an affiliation with one of the most respected academies in California. 

Now, over two decades later Eric Acha has two successful academies and shares his passion for jiu-jitsu, entrepreneurship, training law enforcement, and more.

Here is THe RŌL Radio with the owner and lead instructor at Peninsula Self-Defense, retired police officer, and 2nd-degree black belt under Jean Jacques Machado, Eric Acha. 

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Episode Highlights:
4:48 Finding Professor Jay and Jean Jaques
8:12 Find Your Flavor
15:18 Redefining the Martial Arts Bussiness
31:28 I Was The Absolute Worst Student
37:44 Jiu-Jitsu and Law Enforcement
48:00 Starting an Academy as a Purple Belt
58:50 Jean Jaques’ Support
1:05:09 Importance of Lineage
1:08:19 Scott Epstein’s Question