bjj karen antunes

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This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Karen Antunes. This interview covers a wide range of topics from competing at the black belt level to maintaining a busy off the mat life.

We talk about:

Her training background
Competing after having a baby
Her desire to be a competitor
How her brother helped introduce her to Jiu-Jitsu
Training less than you did a few years ago
What makes a good training partner
Training Gi vs no-gi
Off the mat training
Changes in the women’s division over the years
Her role as a coach

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Quote of the week: “Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” Mario Andretti

Article of the week: Welcome to Jiu-Jitsu 🙂