15 Facts About Jocko Willink

Jocko Willink is on the Board of Directors for San Diego FC.

Jocko Willink was honored with the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal for his service.

Jocko Willink wanted to be in the military from an early age, and he enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 19.

Jocko Willink served eight years on active duty, as an enlisted Navy SEAL with SEAL Team One and SEAL Team Two.

Jocko Willink was part of the SEAL team that seized the Russian Tanker Volga-Neft-147 in the Gulf of Oman, which was carrying Iraqi oil in violation of a United Nations economic embargo.

Jocko Willink earned his commission via Officer Candidate School and served as a platoon commander.

Jocko Willink completed multiple deployments to Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

Jocko Willink served as a Navy SEAL instructor during his career.

Jocko Willink retired in October 2010 after 20 years of service.

Jocko Willink has a chapter giving advice in Tim Ferriss' book Tools of Titans.

Jocko Willink started Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Fabio Santos while in active service and continued training after retirement from the military.

Since then, Jocko Willink has been a prominent figure in the sport, has competed against big names such as Jeff Monson and has taught many grapplers.

Jocko Willink promoted his own daughter to blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in September 2022.

Jocko Willink authored the children's book series the Way of the Warrior Kid, which is intended to present the life lessons Willink received from SEAL training in a way that is digestible and applicable for children.

On December 28,2015, Jocko Willink launched the podcast on YouTube with an accompanying website.