THE SIMPLEMAN PODCAST Ep. 144 | JOHN DANAHER TEACHES AT SIMPLEMAN, SIMPLEMAN'S NEW BUSINESS PARTNER

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Anthony “Sal” Salvatore (@sallyhatesjiujitsu) is the fifth owner of Simpleman Martial Arts. A military veteran, former personal bodyguard, and bouncer at Joe Rogan’s iconic Comedy Mothership, Sal has spent years protecting people—from backstage corridors to crowded venues—and now channels that same protective instinct into building stronger, more resilient martial artists.
Outside of teaching and leadership, Sal is also an entrepreneur, founding the Jiu-Jitsu apparel brand Pronoia with his business partner Fred. They created this brand to inspire athletes who choose optimism in the face of adversity.
At Simpleman Martial Arts, Sal’s mission is to honor the legacy of the owners before him while evolving the academy into a home where beginners feel welcome, competitors are sharpened, and every student leaves more confident than they arrived.
Whether he’s coaching fundamentals or preparing fighters for competition, Sal leads with humility, humor, and hard-earned experience. His journey—from military service to bouncing at one of the most famous comedy clubs in the world—has shaped a leadership style built on loyalty, toughness, and unwavering respect.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:02:21 IVF Baby
00:03:46 Sal's Time in the Military
00:06:07 Sal Moves to Austin
00:08:54 B-Team in the Beginning
00:11:43 Pronoia
00:13:49 Sal Training in the Middle East
00:14:41 Sal Could Beat Nicky in Jiu Jitsu
00:15:44 Sal Applies to B-Team
00:17:17 Thank You Joe Rogan
00:19:33 Our Sponsors
00:23:31 Thank You Joe Rogan
00:25:25 Dana White
00:25:55 Business Partner
00:26:22 Is Pronoia Real?
00:26:35 Fundamentals Program
00:26:50 How'd We Become Business Partners?
00:30:10 Fundies is a Party
00:31:37 Come Train with Us!
00:32:28 John Danaher at SMMA
00:37:00 When Ethan Moved to Renzo's
00:37:27 Damien's Start in BJJ
00:40:19 Omni John
00:42:43 Gordon Tips Everyone but Sal
00:43:35 Is Sal the Real Professor?
00:51:54 Sal Apologizes
00:53:22 Kody & Sal
00:59:30 Kid's Class
01:02:17 Wake Surfing
01:05:00 Simple Band
01:09:42 Future Guests
01:10:12 Whole Carton of Cigarettes
01:11:02 Outro
01:11:38 Simple Band Covers Revival by Zach Bryan