OPEN MAT #10

04/21/23 • 40 min

Welcome to OPEN MAT - The episode where Dre and Alex take your questions and curiosities about BJJ - training, competition, gear, culture, lifestyle and more share their opinions. In todays episode we are joined by Felipe Costa and Emma Reusing for their hot takes on the topics of the day! Got a question? Send us a DM on Instagram @entertheguardpod

Todays Questions

What is the most common/repeated injury you've had?
What is your favorite/best recovery method?
What's better for self defense - Judo or BJJ?
Preparing for my first competition - what should I do?

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Todays Questions

What is the most common/repeated injury you've had?
What is your favorite/best recovery method?
What's better for self defense - Judo or BJJ?
Preparing for my first competition - what should I do?

If you enjoy the show please take a second to rate and review the podcast!

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EP 22. Felipe Costa

In today's episode Dre and Alex sit down with professional BJJ athlete Felipe Costa. Felipe is in his debut year as a black belt competitor and is already ranked 3rd in the superheavy weight division after taking second at IBJJF Pans earlier in the year. Felipe shares his journey from childhood when he started training jiu jitsu to taking a leap of faith and coming to the US to train and compete full time under the tutelage of Xande Ribeiro and Victor Hugo. He also shares how he shaped his work ethic and mentality when it comes to training and competing in BJJ at the highest levels.
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Next Episode

EP 23. Strength Vs. Technique

In this episode Dre and Alex debate the age old topic of strength versus technique in BJJ. On the one hand you definitely have to give it up to technique but on the other it would also be unrealistic to tell someone not to use their athletic abilities. Which reigns supreme?? The truth is probably somewhere in the middle but one thing is certain, and you'll have to listen to the episode to find out.

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