{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"AD 282 | Roy Dean | \u201cA Constant Journey Into Mastery\u201d","description":"Roy Dean is a martial artist, filmmaker, and creative storyteller whose work bridges the worlds of combat and art. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Roy Harris, Roy is known for his elegant approach to movement, mastery, and self-expression. Through his films, writings, and instruction, he reveals the artistry within discipline\u2014showing how the resistance of training can refine both technique and character. His latest projects continue to explore the intersection of creativity, philosophy, and the martial path.  Topics Discussed In This Episode:  Roy\u2019s origin story in martial arts and the philosophies that shaped him (00:03:23) Applying martial arts philosophy to everyday life (00:18:16) On letting go \u2014 acceptance, release, and personal evolution (00:34:38) Transforming stress into deeper empathy and expanded perspective (00:42:44) Men and masculinity \u2014 reflections on growth and identity (00:51:31) Mentorship \u2014 Roy on his teacher, Roy Harris (00:57:58) The duality of jiu jitsu: humbling yet deeply inspiring (01:06:05) The intersection of art and martial arts (01:11:38) Longevity in training \u2014 practical advice for recovery and staying in the game (01:18:44) Mastery and style \u2014 Roy speaks on mastery; Yoshino on artistic style (01:33:53) Refining fundamentals \u2014 patterns, basics, and the value of repetition (01:40:30) Value structures \u2014 understanding them and knowing when to transcend them (01:46:58) Embodiment and physicality in art (01:59:50) Roy Dean\u2019s upcoming jiu jitsu retreats (02:07:23)  artistdecoded.com roydean.com youtube.com\/@roydean instagram.com\/roydean_&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Artist Decoded by Yoshino","author_url":"http:\/\/www.artistdecoded.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39085270\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/000000\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195596145"}