The List of people that have tapped out Marcelo Garcia is short but it includes Dustin Denes AKA Clean. Enjoy this weeks interview because it is going to be like nothing you have heard before.

We talk about:

Becoming a Brazilian National Champion in 2000

Tapping out Marcelo Garcia with a RNC

Being certain that you will be successful

Tapping into your full potential

Motivation vs discipline

How he developed discipline as a boy

How he got the name “Clean”

Chasing efforts

The definition of “Chop Certified” and “Jiu-Jitsu Chop”

Teaching productivity while doing a BJJ seminar

Why he learns everyone’s name while teaching a seminar

Why he teaches a smaller number of techniques that you will be able to remember

Why you have a good side and a great side not a bad side

Tips on goal setting

How pain motivated him to win tournaments

Why it is important to make some sacrifices when preparing for a tournament

Links:

Quote of the week: “I only train on days ending in a Y.” Neil Ohlenkamp

Article of the week: Hey, Jiu-Jitsu Competitors, Stop Apologizing For Your Losses

Gary’s book this week is called “The Hair Lock”

Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast

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