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This week we are excited to bring you an interview with Eduardo Telles. Eduardo is well know for his creativity on the mat, he is always trying to surprise his opponents. Check out more of Eduardo’s Bio here.

In the interview with Eduardo Telles we talk about:

Training in both Sao Paulo and Rio

Starting BJJ at 17 years old

How having fun was so important to getting good at BJJ

The use of the turtle guard

The benefits of using the turtle guard

Common mistakes when using the turtle guard

How he attacks someone that is using the turtle guard

His ideas about how points can distract opponents and lead to more submissions

The idea of giving points for side control

Advice for a first time student competing

What he was like as a blue belt

Some of his most favorite matches.

Watch his match with Felipe Pena

His online training academy

Links:

Quote of the week: “The goal of Jiu-Jitsu is not to be undefeated but no to lose” Presented by Brian Freeman

Article of the week: When rolling with a visitor be aware of these rules of etiquette

Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast