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Bridget Grace, Renzo Gracie NYC Women’s team coach, world medalist, on training methods, her journey and more

Warren Stout and Bridget Grace have a conversation after her Pittsburgh Seminar at Stout PGH.  Bridget is the women’s team coach for Renzo Gracie NYC academy, an active competitor, and world silver medalist at adult black belt. She has also fought kickboxing and mma fights.  In addition to describing her jiu jitsu journey thus far, she talks about training methods, mental preparation, and teaching others. She also talks about different teachers who have influenced her and which competitors she is paying attention to on the scene today.  This conversation will be of particular interest to any jiu jitsu competitors and women starting [http://stouttrainpitt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bridget_Grace-23.jpeg]Jiu Jitsu. The post Bridget Grace, Renzo Gracie NYC Women’s team coach, world medalist, on training methods, her journey and more [https://stouttrainpitt.com/podcasts/bridget-grace-renzo-gracie-nyc-womens-team-coach-world-medalist-on-training-methods-her-journey-and-more/] appeared first on Stout Training [https://stouttrainpitt.com].

Warren Stout’s Jiu Jitsu Origen Story with Rolles Gracie (interviews)

[http://stouttrainpitt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DSC04023-300x200.jpg]Rolles Gracie showing a technique with Warren Stout at a seminar in Pittsburgh 2019 This is Warren Stout’s jiu jitsu origin story. In this audio only version of a video interview Warren Stout and Rolles Gracie are interviewed by John Swisher of Ronin Advertising.  They discuss how they met in Brazil in 2002 and how Warren helped him with wrestling and how Rolles introduced Warren to Jiu Jitsu.  Warren is the founder and head instructor for Stout PGH – team Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu and MMA schools in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Rolles has competed in jiu jitsu including a medal at ADCC.  He has competed in MMA as well. He runs a school in new Jersey, helps teach at Renzo Gracie Main Academy in NYC and runs Kasai Pro Jiu jitsu events.  There is also a video version of this on @stoutpgh instagram tv and on Stout PGH YouTube channel. The post Warren Stout’s Jiu Jitsu Origen Story with Rolles Gracie (interviews) [https://stouttrainpitt.com/podcasts/warren-stouts-jiu-jitsu-origen-story-with-rolles-gracie-interviews/] appeared first on Stout Training [https://stouttrainpitt.com].

Karel Pravec “Silver Fox” on training Jiu Jitsu after 50, technical creativity in BJJ, and more

Karel is in his late 50’s and still trains jiu jitsu 7 days per week often with other high level competitive blackbelts.  Karel recently taught a seminar at Stout PGH on armbars.  He has some unique concepts and techniques around armbars and many other techniques.  Karel has coach champions in jiu jitsu at the highest level and has coached several successful MMA fighters.  He runs two successful schools in NJ.  He also works with Firas Zahabi of Tri-Star and hosts the weekly free live stream “Roll With the Fox”.  You can get on the mats with Karel at his schools or the many camps and seminars he teaches in Europe, USA, and Costa Rica.  In this episode Warren Stout talks to Karel about developing creativity in jiu jitsu, thhe importance of attitude that team leaders adopt, and some of his background growing up in Europe. Karel teaching at Stout PGH Team Renzo Gracie [http://stouttrainpitt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_8153.heic] [http://stouttrainpitt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/silver-fox-300x200.jpg]Karel Pravec Silver Fox armbar seminar Pittsburgh Stout PGH 2021 The post Karel Pravec “Silver Fox” on training Jiu Jitsu after 50, technical creativity in BJJ, and more [https://stouttrainpitt.com/podcasts/karel-pravec-silver-fox-on-training-jiu-jitsu-after-50-technical-creativity-in-bjj-and-more/] appeared first on Stout Training [https://stouttrainpitt.com].

Daniel Gracie and Shawn Williams on changes happening in Jiu Jitsu , MMA, and Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu Camp

Daniel Gracie, Shawn Williams, and Warren Stout sit down next to Potrero Beach, Costa Rica to talk about how Jiu Jitsu has changed, MMA training, and the Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu camp.  Daniel talks about coaching strategy for fighters. He also talks about Costa Rica and the Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu camp reminding him of the atmosphere of the early days in Rio and Barra Brazil.  Shawn talks about the 3 main type of Jiu Jitsu, training methodology, and his new gear company Carbyne . [http://stouttrainpitt.com/old/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0582.png]Daniel Gracie, Shawn Williams and Warren Stout at Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu camp in Costa Rica The post Daniel Gracie and Shawn Williams on changes happening in Jiu Jitsu , MMA, and Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu Camp [https://stouttrainpitt.com/podcasts/daniel-gracie-and-shawn-williams-on-changes-happening-in-jiu-jitsu-mma-and-pura-vida-jiu-jitsu-camp/] appeared first on Stout Training [https://stouttrainpitt.com].

Starting Jiu Jitsu late in life, training through chemotherapy, why BJJ is important and more

[http://stouttrainpitt.com/old/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dsc05965.jpg]Rick training Jiu Jitsu at Stout PGH – Team Renzo Gracie This podcast guest is someone that most people have not heard of.  He isn’t a Jiu Jitsu celebrity or coach.  Rick is an insurance professional in his 50s who is battling cancer.  He has been a long-time supporter of the Local Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA scene in Pittsburgh.  He has supported Stout Fights events via sponsorship since our first event 3 years ago.  His insurance companyThe Thompson Gusic Insurance Group s [http://www.thompsongusic.com]pecializes in insuring extreme sports businesses and participants among other things. He’s also an inspiration at Stout PGH – Team Renzo Gracie.  For many of the past months he’d be on the mats training with a special chest shield that protected his chemo port.  In the podcast we talk about what its like starting Jiu Jitsu later in life and being one of the older people on the mats.  We talk about training through Cancer and why Rick feels his mat time has helped him.  We discuss the perspective shift that happens when you get a diagnosis of cancer and living with it day to day.  We discuss some of the non-obvious benefits of Jiu Jitsu training.  This is a powerful podcast and there are takeaways for everyone.  There are some heavy subjects but Rick manages to keep it light and fun. The post Starting Jiu Jitsu late in life, training through chemotherapy, why BJJ is important and more [https://stouttrainpitt.com/podcasts/starting-jiu-jitsu-late-in-life-training-through-chemotherapy-why-bjj-is-important-and-more/] appeared first on Stout Training [https://stouttrainpitt.com].