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This week we have an interview with Karel “Silver Fox” Pravec. Karel is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Renzo Gracie.
We talk about:
- Dealing with younger and stronger opponents
- Training BJJ in the water
- Getting better timing on the mat
- Getting your opponent to stay in your terms and play in your game
- Avoiding injuries
- The role of strength in BJJ
- Why some wrestlers do well in BJJ and others struggle around the purple belt rank
- How to have a speed advantage on the mat
- Getting past slumps on the mat
Links:
Quote of the week: “Personally I’m always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.” Winston Churchill
Article of the week: 5 sweet sour reasons to keep training
Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast
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