Jan 5, 2026
Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Kenny Kim, The Jitsu Millionaire and host of the hit show Mat Made!
On this episode of The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs, Nick Lamagna sits down with Kenny Kim—4th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, academy owner of The Kenny Kim Academy, affiliate leader, content creator, and author of “The Jiu Jitsu Millionaire: How to Build a Profitable Academy & a Life You Love.” His new book is available everywhere get your copy today, link in shownotes.
Kenny’s story is the definition of discipline, resilience, and systems. From a turbulent youth and real-life turning points to building one of the most respected Jiu-Jitsu academies in the Atlanta/Marietta, Georgia area, Kenny breaks down the mindset and mechanics that create long-term success—on the mats and in business. He is here to talk about his new book available everywhere now!
This conversation is packed with actionable lessons for investors, entrepreneurs, gym owners, coaches, and athletes:
✅ How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu builds the mental toughness that translates to real estate, leadership, and entrepreneurship
✅ Why systems and processes beat motivation—and how to build them in any business
✅ The #1 mistake businesses make with marketing, branding, and follow-up
✅ Leadership lessons: building culture, earning respect, and avoiding the “friend zone” as the boss
✅ Loyalty, community, and why relationships matter in business networking (BJJ really is the new golf)
✅ Turning passion into profit without losing purpose—plus what it actually takes to run a successful academy
Whether you’re chasing your next deal, launching a brand, building a team, or leveling up in BJJ/MMA/UFC culture, this episode connects the dots between high performance, business fundamentals, and the habits that win for decades.
If you got value from this episode, please follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube—and share it with a friend who’s serious about leveling up in business, investing, or the fight game.
See the show notes to connect with all things Kenny and Mat Made!
Connect with Kenny:
Get The Book The Jiu Jitsu Millionaire HERE
Connect with Mat Made:
Connect with Kenny Kim Academy:
Kenny Kim Academy on Instagram
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Connect with Nick Lamagna
