#18 The Warrior's Ethos - Ron Mukai’s Journey to Christ & Community Impact

At 55 years old, Ron Mukai is still standing—by the grace of God! A devoted husband, father, attorney, broker, real estate developer, and entrepreneur, Ron’s true passion lies in building character through jiu-jitsu. In this episode, he shares his incredible journey of faith, resilience, and service—from starting jiu-jitsu at 39 to earning his black belt, founding multiple academies (including the nonprofit East LA Jiu Jitsu), and mentoring the next generation on and off the mats.

 

With deep roots in East LA, Ron blends the principles of faith, humility, perseverance, and self-control into both his martial arts philosophy and his Christian walk. Tune in as he discusses the parallels between jiu-jitsu and spiritual growth, his commitment to serving underserved communities, and why he believes “today is the best day of my life.”

 

Learn more about East LA Jiu Jitsu at www.eastlajiujitsu.org.