This week we bring you an interview with coach and competitor Tom DeBlass. Tom has been a black belt for 9 years, and competed of many stages. In fifteen years of competition he has given up less than 12 points, and he has never had his guard passed to side control. Tom is not just know for his competitive background and personality, he is also know for being a world class coach.

We talk about:

His thoughts on training with a Gi

Why people train Jiu-Jitsu

The changes in the BJJ culture over time

Advice for someone that had a hard training day

Why most people quit BJJ

Why it is important to keep grappling fun

Teaching leg locks to white belts

Advice for people who can only train once a week

Competing with perfect jiu-jitsu

What he was like as a blue belt

Taking supplements

Links:

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