Cyril Smith | Midland Tx Has More World & Master World BBJ Champions Per Capital In The World

We welcome CJ “Cyril” Smith shares his remarkable journey from Houston's neighborhoods to becoming a respected jiu-jitsu black belt while building one of Midland's most dynamic martial arts schools. Between managing operations at Cintas and teaching nightly classes, he's developed a philosophy that focuses on practical self-defense rather than just competition skills.
The conversation takes emotional turns as CJ recounts stories of transformation – from the withdrawn, bullied child who discovered his power through learning takedowns, to women reclaiming their sense of security after trauma. "The first thing I teach them is to shoot a double like wrestling," CJ explains, emphasizing techniques that translate to real-world protection.
Beyond martial arts, CJ offers wisdom about personal growth applicable to everyone: the power of small, consistent steps toward goals, finding purpose through serving others, and creating community in unexpected places. His school has grown from humble beginnings in his garage to serving students, with international competition success that makes Midland surprisingly prominent in global jiu-jitsu.
This conversation delivers powerful insights about resilience, purpose, and the impact one person can have on an entire community.

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