On this episode of The GRYND we sit down with Mike Pranker — co-owner of AForce BJJ in Webb City, Missouri.

Pranker takes us through: His love for baseball growing up and his transition to playing college basketball. His personal journey into Jiu-Jitsu and what pulled him deep into the art. The real story behind building AForce BJJ into what it is today alongside Coach Mike. His big vision and dreams of making AForce the go-to BJJ academy in the entire Four-State area.How he balances a full-time job, single dad life, running the academy, and still competing at a high level.

This is a raw, inspiring conversation about transitions, leadership, fatherhood, and the relentless grind it takes to build something meaningful while still showing up as a dad, athlete, and business owner.

If you’re a parent trying to balance life, some ...