On this episode of Barbells and Black Belts, host Tyler Beckley sits down with Professor Todd Williams from Monroe, Michigan. Todd is a former professional runner, winning multiple World Championship and competing in the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympic games. Professor Williams is also a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (under Luis Palhares) and he and his wife, Lindsey, run their academy, Monroe Jiu-Jitsu.Todd is also the founder of the RunSafer program and has traveled the nation in hundreds of locations teaching self-defense to runners. Both on the mats and on the track, Professor Williams/Coach Todd has years of experience competing, traveling, and working with athletes from various backgrounds.Our entire show is dedicated to one central topic - BULLYING - and includes:- Todd and Tyler's background as BJJ instructors/practitioners- Definition of bullying, and its prevalence in schools today- Different types of bullying (who is most affected/targeted, and why?)- Impact of bullying on our youth- Building confidence in children to stand up against bullying- How can schools and parents work together with BJJ communities to make an impact against bullying?Follow Tyler on Instagram and Facebook:facebook.com/beckleytinstagram.com/beckleyt Follow the podcast on Instagram:instagram.com/4bjjpodcast Find information and resources from Tyler's BJJ academy and Gym: @findlaybjj @findlaybarbell Find out more about workouts, training, and programming on Tyler's Patreon:patreon.com/beckleystrengthbjjFollow Monroe Jiu-Jitsu and Todd:instagram.com/monroejiujitsu_michigan