In this powerful episode of My White Belt, I sit down with my dear friend and training partner, Eric Wright — a four-stripe blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Eric shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming shame, fear, and addiction, offering his story in the hope that it helps others on their own path. We talk about the transformative role BJJ is playing in his healing, growth, and daily life. It's a raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful conversation you won't want to miss.

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Michael Zenga is a BJJ and judo black belt who has worked extensively with revered coaches such as Travis Stevens, Daniel Gazoni, João Amaral, Jimmy Pedro, and Bernardo Faria.

Although with a fruitful career in judo and jiu-jitsu’s Masters divisions, where he conquered a Pan American title (BJJ), World bronze medal (BJJ), a Pan-Am bronze medal (Judo), and a Massachusetts State title (judo), Michael Zenga is also well-known for his entrepreneurial achievements, particularly his work with BJJ Fanatics, the largest jiu-jitsu instructionals platform in the industry, a company Zenga co-founded with Bernardo Faria and Michael Reardon.

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Cameron started training Jiu Jitsu at the age of 7 in Centennial, Colorado. He instantly fell in love with the sport and has been absolutely fascinated ever since. Cameron earned his blue belt at the age of 15 before being sidelined by a severe neck injury. This downtime turned out to be a blessing in disguise, though, because it helped Cameron discover his passion for teaching Jiu Jitsu. After receiving his purple belt, Cameron decided to make the pilgrimage to OCBJJ under the instruction of professor Tom Deblass in order to pursue his goal of becoming the best in the world. He has worked his way through the belt rankings, earning his black belt in January 2024. With Deblass’s coaching, he has won the Pan-American Games, American Nationals, ADCC Open, and earned silver and bronze medals in the IBJJF Worlds. OCBJJ is a tight-knit family and Cameron couldn’t be happier to be a part of the world-class instruction taking place at Ocean County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

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He's a 2nd degree black belt under Rickson Gracie, the face of The BJJ Project, the founder of Zero Point Jiu-Jitsu and an all around fascinating human being!

Check out at The BJJ Project

And on Instagram @chrisjonesjj

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What happens when a fireball BJJ purple belt falls in love with a warrior, firefighter white belt? Listen to this episode and find out!

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Travis Lemiesz is a BJJ Black Belt and the owner of a great new academy in Sanford Maine. Clandestine Submissions exists to invite Jiu-Jitsu practitioners from every level to be their best and to grow in the martial art that Travis has devoted his life to. Travis is a regular guest and brother to all of us at First Colony and I'm excited to introduce him to you.

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Ian is a BJJ brown belt, United States Marine, and the founder of Rune Nation. He travels around the world teaching a wide variety of tactical / personal protection seminars. Find him at @runenationllc and at RuneNationllc.com

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This weeks guest is legendary drummer, rockstar, cancer survivor and 4th degree BJJ black belt, Professor Rikki Rockett!

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