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EP78: Alex Smith

EP78: Alex Smith

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Episode 76! With Alex Smith, a coach at RGA London. The conversation covers Alex's military career, the impact of military experience on his jiu-jitsu training, transition from no-gi to gi jiu-jitsu, the importance of fundamentals and control in jiu-jitsu, and the transferability of jiu-jitsu skills from gi to no-gi. Alex emphasizes the development of an all-round jiu-jitsu game and the prioritization of control in teaching jiu-jitsu. The conversation delves into the significance of specific training in Jiu-Jitsu, the influence of Roger Gracie and Adam Wirtzynski on Jiu-Jitsu style, and the transition into photography and videography within the Jiu-Jitsu community.

Takeaways

  • Military experience and mindset transfer to jiu-jitsu
  • Fundamentals and control are key in jiu-jitsu Specific Training
  • Influence of Roger Gracie and Adam Wirtzynski

Chapters

  • 00:00 Military Career and Jiu-Jitsu Training
  • 06:46 Training with Kev and Transition to Gi
  • 13:25 Developing an All-Round Jiu-Jitsu Game
  • 19:13 Teaching and Prioritizing Control in Jiu-Jitsu
  • 24:42 Specific Training and Its Importance
  • 32:27 Influence of Adam Wirtzynski on Jiu-Jitsu Style
  • 38:39 Venturing into Photography and Videography
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