I think you'll like this short podcast, because I share a fighting strategy that comes from Roberto Leitão, the godfather of Luta Livre, that is totally applicable to BJJ competition as well. Roberto has spent more than 50 years training and has taught fighters like Jose Aldo, Pedro Rizzo and Marco Ruas. So this is well worth listening to! I also discuss times how training and competition … [Read more...]
“If I don’t know, I will not allow.”
“If I don’t know, I will not allow.” That's a quote and a guiding principle from Roberto Leitao, a high ranking Luta Livre and Judo practitioner, that was shared with me by my friend Ed Beneville who trained with him. Regardless of whether it's a grip, a setup, a guard position, or an angle, if you don't fully understand what's going on then do everything you can to prevent it. Once you … [Read more...]