Chasing The Dream w/ BJJ Black Belt Alex Enriquez
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11/07/22 • 63 min
In this episode, I chat with high level black belt competitor Alex Enriquez. We discuss her BJJ journey and how she believes BJJ has evolved over the years, as well as her preparation methods for preparing for competition, how to make a smooth transition to a new academy, and how she has curated her life to pursue her BJJ goals.
ABOUT ALEX:
Alex Enriquez started BJJ at KnuckleUp Fitness at the age of 11 (circa 2010) under Steve Mitchell and began wrestling at Cambridge high school (4 years) under Don St. James. She continued in college for 2 more seasons under Christian and Ashley Flavin and graduated with an exercise science degree at Life University in 2021. She received black belt under Bruno Frazatto and Nathan Hadley in December of 2021 after making the switch to Atos Atlanta in late 2020. She started strength training and lifting under Monique Travis at the age of 14. She’s been teaching BJJ and kickboxing classes since 16 years old.
Some of her accomplishments include:
- Multiple Gi and No Gi IBJJF Pan American titles (orange, purple, and brown) in weight and open class
- 2021 IBJJF No Gi Worlds Title (brown)
- IBJJF No Gi Pans Title (black)
- IBJJF Gi Worlds Medalist (Blue, Brown)
- 2021 ADCC East Coast Trials Runner-Up (-60kg)
- 3x GA Girl’s Folkstyle State Champion, 3x High School Folkstyle (USAW) and Freestyle (Fargo) All-American, and 2020 WCWA All-American
Her goals include winning multiple black belt world titles (gi and no gi), an ADCC title, and becoming a notable jiu jitsu coach/instructor that helps guide you to achieve your fitness and sport goals.
What You'll Learn:
- Her Story and how she got started in BJJ
- The biggest shifts she's noticed in BJJ since starting as a kid to now
- Her thoughts on takedowns vs guard pulling
- Her BJJ style and how it's evolved over the years
- Her cross-training schedule and training split
- Her mindset toward competition and how she prepares mentally for competing at the high levels
- How she balances other aspects of her life while pursuing her BJJ goals
- Her transition of switching gyms How was your transition changing gyms?
- Her advice for athletes looking to transition gyms
- The recent gender criticism she's received and how she has been navigating the comments
- Her purpose and mission behind her new seminar brand, Atlanta jiu jitsu
- How you can connect with her
Episode Resources:
Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aenriquez218/
AtlantaJiuJitsu Seminar Brand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlantajiujitsu/
Podcast Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybybossllc
In this episode, I chat with high level black belt competitor Alex Enriquez. We discuss her BJJ journey and how she believes BJJ has evolved over the years, as well as her preparation methods for preparing for competition, how to make a smooth transition to a new academy, and how she has curated her life to pursue her BJJ goals.
ABOUT ALEX:
Alex Enriquez started BJJ at KnuckleUp Fitness at the age of 11 (circa 2010) under Steve Mitchell and began wrestling at Cambridge high school (4 years) under Don St. James. She continued in college for 2 more seasons under Christian and Ashley Flavin and graduated with an exercise science degree at Life University in 2021. She received black belt under Bruno Frazatto and Nathan Hadley in December of 2021 after making the switch to Atos Atlanta in late 2020. She started strength training and lifting under Monique Travis at the age of 14. She’s been teaching BJJ and kickboxing classes since 16 years old.
Some of her accomplishments include:
- Multiple Gi and No Gi IBJJF Pan American titles (orange, purple, and brown) in weight and open class
- 2021 IBJJF No Gi Worlds Title (brown)
- IBJJF No Gi Pans Title (black)
- IBJJF Gi Worlds Medalist (Blue, Brown)
- 2021 ADCC East Coast Trials Runner-Up (-60kg)
- 3x GA Girl’s Folkstyle State Champion, 3x High School Folkstyle (USAW) and Freestyle (Fargo) All-American, and 2020 WCWA All-American
Her goals include winning multiple black belt world titles (gi and no gi), an ADCC title, and becoming a notable jiu jitsu coach/instructor that helps guide you to achieve your fitness and sport goals.
What You'll Learn:
- Her Story and how she got started in BJJ
- The biggest shifts she's noticed in BJJ since starting as a kid to now
- Her thoughts on takedowns vs guard pulling
- Her BJJ style and how it's evolved over the years
- Her cross-training schedule and training split
- Her mindset toward competition and how she prepares mentally for competing at the high levels
- How she balances other aspects of her life while pursuing her BJJ goals
- Her transition of switching gyms How was your transition changing gyms?
- Her advice for athletes looking to transition gyms
- The recent gender criticism she's received and how she has been navigating the comments
- Her purpose and mission behind her new seminar brand, Atlanta jiu jitsu
- How you can connect with her
Episode Resources:
Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aenriquez218/
AtlantaJiuJitsu Seminar Brand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlantajiujitsu/
Podcast Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybybossllc
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