BjjBrick Radio Episode 4

Andre Tim Monteiro

“Like a lion, go for the neck.”

andre monteiro

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We talk to Andre about

  • His nick name “Tim”
  • How BJJ has helped him reach his dreams
  • He has 2 different types of BJJ games (in the gym, competition)
  • Overcoming his first big loss as a kid
  • His training schedule (he trains every day!)
  • Andre gives great advice to students who are going to compete for the first time
    • Get a game plan
    • Train your game plan at the gym
    • Stick to your game plan at the tournament
    • Please listen to your coach on the side of the mat
    • What he the does before an important match
    • The slow progress in your own BJJ, and how to look at it differently
    • The current rules in BJJ
    • Should or could BJJ be in the Olympics
Jake Fox, Byron Jabara, Andre "Tim" Monteiro, and Ray Kellison

Jake Fox, Byron Jabara, Andre “Tim” Monteiro, and Ray Kellison

Quote of the week: “Don’t practice until you get it right.  Practice until you can’t get it wrong.” Unknown

Links

Andre’s Facebook page

Andre’s website

Andre’s sponsors: Koral Fight co. Fightertech

Article of the week: “The Importance of Preparation” by Jake Whitfield