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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!

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:

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