#23 Nathalie "Tata" Ribeiro

#24 Flavio Almeida

Professor Flavio Almeida has transitioned from successful Jiu Jitsu competitor (2007 ADCC Silver Medalist, Multiple Black Belt Masters World Champion) to successful businessman. He has been the driving force behind Gracie Barra's growth in North America.  In this episode he tells us how he has applied what he learned on the mats to his business career, how he continues to train as a Masters athlete and where he's heading both professionally and personally. He shares some key tips to get ready for competition and how to stay young forever.  Make sure you follow him on Instagram @flavioalmeidagb  and listen to his episode of The CombatSupps Podcast. Don’t Skip Training Just Because You’re Not “Feeling IT”. Long Days at Work, Feeling Beat Up? These are all excuses we give ourselves to skip training. The problem is, as we train less we get beat up more.   Instead, use BEFORE [https://combatsupps.com/] as your secret weapon to keep you on the mats and soon you'll become the Hammer instead of the Nail. Go to CombatSupps.com [https://combatsupps.com/] and use the promo code Podcast to save 15% on your order.

#23 Nathalie "Tata" Ribeiro

Tata is at the top of the heap when it comes to female competitors. She's a No-Gi World Champ and a Pans Champ in both the Gi and No-Gi.  What's the secret to her success, she keeps it simple. She doesn't do any crazy submissions, she focuses on triangles and taking the back. She doesn't follow the latest diet trends, she monitors her caloric intake and she pays attention to how much water she drinks.  That's part of the beauty in her approach to Jiu Jitsu, her mastery of the basics.  Make sure you follow her on Instagram @tatawribeiro  and listen to her episode of The CombatSupps Podcast.  Don’t Skip Training Just Because You’re Not “Feeling IT”. Long Days  at Work, Feeling Beat Up? These are all excuses we give ourselves to  skip training. The problem is, as we train less we get beat up more.  Instead, use BEFORE [https://combatsupps.com/] as your secret weapon to keep you on the mats and soon you'll become the Hammer instead of the Nail. Go to CombatSupps.com [https://combatsupps.com/] and use the promo code Podcast to save 15% on your order.

#22 Junny Ocasio

Junny is a Black Belt under Murilo Santana at Unity Jiu Jitsu in NYC, the F2W Bantam Weight Champion and frequently competes on the biggest stages in the world.  During the episode we discuss how he trains for tournaments, including how he's now training for the upcoming ADCC Trials, his very clean diet and the fantastic way he handles pre-match nerves.  It turns out that Junny is also a Cookie Connoisseur, he's had cookies all over the country and shares some of his best.  Don’t Skip Training Just Because You’re Not “Feeling IT”. Long Days at Work, Feeling Beat Up? These are all excuses we give ourselves to skip training. The problem is, as we train less we get beat up more. Instead, use BEFORE [https://combatsupps.com/] as your secret weapon to keep you on the mats and soon you'll become the Hammer instead of the Nail. Go to CombatSupps.com [https://combatsupps.com/] and use the promo code Podcast to save 15% on your order.

#21 Andrew Wiltse

Most of us know Andrew for 2 things: 1) His aggressive always pushing forward style on the mats and 2) His love of Panda Express.  But there's lots more to the story. In this episode Andrew tells us the emotional reason he initially got into Judo and Jiu Jistu and how he trains to get ready for the world class competition he faces on a continuous basis.  We also discuss the famous Daisy Fresh (Pedigo Submission Fighting) gym, their plans for the future and how he has become a famous face in the Jiu Jitsu world.  This episode is sponsored by our product BEFORE: Everything you need  before you hit the mats, energy, endurance and focus. Go to CombatSupps.com [https://combatsupps.com/], use the promo code Podcast and save 15% off your next purchase.

#20 Elisabeth Clay

At 21 Elisabeth is already one of the best female BJJ Competitors in the world and it was my honor to get to know her.  We discuss her amazing work ethic and mindset that she developed as a young girl doing gymnastics and how that has helped her push herself to the top of the female jiu jitsu world. She tells us about her grueling schedule on the mats to get ready for all of her competitions and how she's preparing for her upcoming Road to ADCC match.  This episode is sponsored by our product BEFORE: Everything you need before you hit the mats, energy, endurance and focus. Go to CombatSupps.com [https://combatsupps.com/], use the promo code Podcast and save 15% off your next purchase.