Professor “Quexinho” joins the show to talk about his start in Jiu-Jitsu, competition advice, his split from Team Caio Terra and life as an association owner. Click “Read More” for show notes!

SHOW NOTES:

Intro to Jiu-Jitsu

Getting fired from jobs as a kid

His experience in other martial arts

Learning from Professor Andre “Negao” Terencio

The value of an instructor who pushes you hard

Learning from Rafael “Formiga” Barbosa

The differences between training with Andre “Negao” and Soul Fighters team

How competition has kept him motivated to train

How his training changes leading up to a major competition

Sticking to your game in a competition

The importance of having a plan B

Analyzing your own performance

Who he feels his toughest opponents are

You’re supposed to lose a lot / The takeaways from a loss

His decision to move to the US

The split from Team Caio Terra / The birth of Team Ares BJJ

How he manages his busy schedule and responsibilities

The growth of Ares BJJ

What he feels makes a seminar successful

What goes into running an affiliation

Large associations vs smaller association s

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