In this episode of the Go Earn Your Salt podcast, host Riley Rogers speaks with James Driskill, a longtime student of Rickson Gracie, about the core principles of “invisible” jiu-jitsu—connection, base, timing, leverage, and especially breathwork—and how they create efficient, non-athletic control that works even as the body ages. Driskill recounts his own path from a rough, aimless period in LA to decades of training under Rickson (and later with Rickson’s son), the value of feeling techniques rather than merely seeing them, and the ongoing work of the BJJ Project and related efforts to document and preserve these methods. The conversation covers practical teaching progressions (starting with breath, then base and connection), real-world self-defense applications such as off-balancing and getting behind an opponent, the difficulty of conveying sensory skills on video, and the broader transfer of the same ideas to daily life, relationships, and business. Later they touch on Driskill’s personal practices and views on discipline, boredom as a creative superpower, and the challenges of building sustainable training and teaching environments.

Websites: www.skool.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesdriskill/

Favorite Book:

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman

Dune by Frank Herbert

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I sit down with Razor Rob McCullough, former WEC Lightweight World Champion, multiple-time Muay Thai and kickboxing champion, and creator of the Razor Striking System. We talk about what makes a great coach, like fixing technique before adding more, knowing your students, and keeping the gym safe and welcoming. Rob is open with me about staying in shape as a veteran athlete, from TRT, peptides and regular blood work to cutting out sugar cold turkey after a test showed he was close to pre-diabetic. He also talks about facing the fear of the last 24 hours before a fight, and about how his upbringing shaped the way he handles pressure. I hope you enjoy this episode.

Websites:

https://hbutc.com/

https://razorstrikingsystem.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/razorob/ or https://www.instagram.com/razorstrikingsystem/

Favorite Book:

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

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Shelby Murdock is a professional musician, multi-instrumentalist, entrepreneur, and music educator based in Southeast Idaho. She is the founder of Snake River Strings Co., an award-winning music school with locations in Rexburg, Ammon, Blackfoot, and Pocatello, along with online students nationwide. Snake River Strings Co. was named Idaho’s Best Music School in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Shelby holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Idaho State University and is passionate about making music education fun, creative, and accessible for every kind of learner.

Shelby Murdock started teaching fiddle out of her parents' basement after only a year of playing. She had no idea she was starting a business. Today Snake River Strings has four locations, more than 50 instructors and teaches over 21 instruments. Shelby and I talk about challenging tradition while still honoring it, documenting systems so you can multiply yourself, and redefining what growth really means. You'll also hear how her grandpa's long-lost 1950s honky-tonk bass found its way back into the family.

Website: https://www.snakeriverstringsco.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snakeriverstringsco/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snakeriverstringsco

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@snakeriverstringsco

Find out more about Shelby: https://linktr.ee/shelbyraefiddle

Favorite Book:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

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