This week we bring you part 2 of our interview with Travis Stevens. Travis competed on the USA Olympic Judo team in 2008 and 2012. Travis also has a black belt in BJJ.

We talk about:

The lack of money in USA Judo

What it will take to grow Judo in the United States

The possibility of BJJ being in the Olympics

Matches ending in a gentleman’s agreement

Going from white belt to purple belt and skipping blue belt

How he learned techniques as a white belt

Why he recommends that new students do not watch YouTube

Links:

Quote of the week: “Even though you’re growing up, you should never stop having fun.” Nina Dobrev

Article of the week: “Tap or Nap! BJJ Chokes From a Doctor’s Perspective” Doctor Warren Wang

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