“Crash Test” Tommy Dowdall is a black belt out of Canada. He is a mental health crisis counselor with over 30 years of experience. He has also fostered over 50 children.
Episode Links:
- Crash Test Tommy’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@crashtesttommy-ge4bn
- Jerk Chicken Sauce: https://friendlybutchershop.com/products/jerk-in-a-jar
- Tommy’s Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIAD4nKIRfM
- Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=42858
Additional Notes:
* Teaching at BJJ Globetrotters Heidelberg 2025
Outline:
00:00 Journey to Black Belt
04:24 Patterns of Learning in Jiu-Jitsu
10:23 Mental Health and Jiu-Jitsu: An Intersection
21:42 Crisis Counseling: Daily Challenges and Insights
26:09 Pattern Matches and Not Rolling Hard
29:30 Mat Culture and Safe Spaces
35:35 Fostering Children: A Compassionate Life
40:33 Culinary Adventures: The Jerk Chicken Sauce Story
45:05 Balancing Life: Jiu-Jitsu, Counseling, and More
49:09 Understand Your Dog
53:00 Walkout Music
54:22 Outro
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