Interview 4: Dr. Roy McGriff, Jr. Ed.D., 6th Dan Black Belt - I Wanna Be Better at Education, Karate

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Wisdom for Wannabes

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"It's a meandering path to get there, and I would love to learn more from you." Wisdom for Wannabes is a new podcast series that hosts 1:1 interviews with inspiring people to discover wise words on business, beauty, betterment, and beyond. Inspired by her own personal journey to grow in creativity, education, and spirituality, host Jackie Morreale talks to unique individuals about their own journeys and passions, in the pursuit of wisdom and growth.

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Interview 4: Dr. Roy McGriff, Jr. Ed.D., 6th Dan Black Belt - I Wanna Be Better at Education, Karate

Wisdom for Wannabes

34 minutes 36 seconds

4 months ago

Interview 4: Dr. Roy McGriff, Jr. Ed.D., 6th Dan Black Belt - I Wanna Be Better at Education, Karate

In this fourth 1:1 interview for @wisdomforwannabes podcast series, host Jackie Morreale interviews Dr. Roy McGriff, Jr. Ed.D., an educator and martial artist, with a Sixth-Degree #blackbelt in Gōjū-ryū #Karate, who shares his journey in #education, as an alum of @UCF and @novasoutheasternuniversity , and #martialarts. Dr. Roy discusses the importance of inspiring students, building relationships, and understanding the challenges faced by teenagers. He offers valuable #advice for those pursuing #graduate education and emphasizes the significance of #community support, as a karate instructor for @bgca Boys and Girls Clubs and lifelong member of Omega Psi Phi @officialomegapsiphi fraternity. Dr. Roy also reflects on his experiences in #abudhabi, his #entrepreneur journey in karate, and the impact he has made on countless students throughout his career.

Takeaways

• Dr. Roy McGriff emphasizes the importance of mindset in education and personal growth.

• Building relationships with students is crucial for their success.

• Encouragement and inspiration can leave a lasting impact on students.

• Education is a journey that requires commitment and discipline.

• Self-defense is not just about techniques but also about confidence and awareness.

• Finding the right martial arts style is essential for personal growth.

• The journey in martial arts is more important than the belt rank.

• Community support plays a vital role in personal and professional development.

• Teaching is about lifting others as you climb the ladder of success.

• Dr. Roy McGriff's experiences in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates enriched his understanding of education and culture.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Roy McGriff

02:11 The Role of an Educator and Sensei

04:46 Quickfire Favorites and Personal Insights

09:07 Lift as I Climb: The Power of Mentorship

12:15 Advice for Graduate School: Commitment and Discipline

15:39 Reflections on the Dissertation Journey

19:56 The Impact of Support Systems on Youth Development

22:01 Experiences in Abu Dhabi: Growth and Learning24:27 Starting Your Martial Arts Journey

28:04 Impacting Lives Through Karate

Great quotes:

"It's not about the belt, it's about the journey." - Dr. Roy McGriff, Jr. (24:30)

"It's all about mindset."

"Lift as I climb."

"Karate is a stress reliever."

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