Epi 329 Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida

Posted on December 2, 2019 by byronjabara

This week we have 11 time BJJ World Champion Buchecha on the show. We cover a wide range of topics from struggling with competitions as a kid to gi and no-gi training.

We talk about:

Training in seasons of gi and no-gi
His preference for training in the gi
Adapting his game to work in both gi and no-gi
Doing BJJ as a kid
His training schedule
Focusing on one or two tournaments a year
His thought process for deciding if he will compete
Developing the folding pass after an injury
His new folding pass instructional with BJJ Fanatics
Not winning a match for his first eight tournaments
Winning double gold for the first time in 2012
Getting the nickname Buchecha

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Quote of the week: “I’ve seen kids who tie their self-worth to wins and losses and that’s a scary place to be. Kids need to know that they’re human beings first and the love they receive from family is not based off their performance in athletics.” Ben Askren

Article of the week: Improve Your Speed

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Epi 316 Top Level Competitor Dante Leon

Posted on September 2, 2019 by byronjabara

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This week we have an interview with Dante Leon. We cover everything from getting ready for ADCC to tips for the listeners.

We talk about:

Training both gi and no-gi
Training with specific rules in mind
Training for a particular person or training to take on a bracket
Kicking in the door of the black belt division
Staying healthy and lifting weights
Training around injuries
Training for professional vs recreational
Getting your mind and body ready for peak performance
The importance of his team
Training smart
Tips for lifting to get better at BJJ

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Quote of the week: “If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” -Napoleon Hill

Article of the week: The Gentle Art of Choking

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Epi 295 2019 ADCC Competitor Amanda Leve

Posted on April 1, 2019 by byronjabara

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This week we have an interview with brown belt Amanda Leve. Amanda recently won the ADCC West Coast Trials for the +60kg division. This is a great opportunity to learn about Amanda before she competes in ADCC this year.

We talk about:

Opening her own BJJ school
Training gi and nogi
Having a basic game
Starting BJJ with a group of guys
Doing the ADCC trials
Her school Leve BJJ
Doing jiu-jitsu as a kid
Her Dad’s influence over her BJJ
Training with her brother
Doing MMA

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Quote of the week: “The true art of memory is the art of attention” Samuel Johnson

Article of the week: Benefits of Recreational Sports on adults

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Epi 293 East Coast Trials Winner Alec Baulding

Posted on March 18, 2019 by byronjabara

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This week we have an interview with black belt Alec Baulding. Alec is the 88kg ADCC east coast trials winner. You will find Alec training at Valhalla Jiu Jitsu in Göteborg, Sweden.