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This week we have part 2 of our interview with Tim Sledd. Tim is a 1st degree black belt under Andre Galvao. Tim not only runs his own gym Small Axe BJJ, he is also the Director of affiliates for Atos. Tim shares lots of information about what is going on behind the scenes at Atos.
If you missed part 1 of this interview check it out first here!
Tim Sledd
In part 2 of this interview we talk about:
- What Atos does differently than other BJJ teams
- Systems building with your techniques
- Drilling, and how to drill properly
- Specific sparing and how it is used
- Speed drills, flow drills, and fine motor skills drills
- The culture of Atos
- The culture of Small Axe BJJ
- Left brain right brain confusion
- Advice for a student doing a first tournament
- How to start off a match strong
- The Leg Drag
Links:
- Email Tim Sledd: smallaxebjj@gmail.com
- Small Axe website
- Essays by Tim Sledd
- Leg Drag Workshop Dvd by Tim Sledd
Quote of the week: ”Everything Should Be Made as Simple as Possible, But Not Simpler” Albert Einstein- Presented by Matt Thorton
Article of the week: “BJJ Promotions, and Lack Thereof” By: White Belt Survival Strategy
Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast