This week we have an interview with Karel “Silver Fox” Pravec. Karel is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Renzo Gracie.

We talk about:

Dealing with younger and stronger opponents

Training BJJ in the water

Getting better timing on the mat

Getting your opponent to stay in your terms and play in your game

Avoiding injuries

The role of strength in BJJ

Why some wrestlers do well in BJJ and others struggle around the purple belt rank

How to have a speed advantage on the mat

Getting past slumps on the mat

Links:

Quote of the week: “Personally I’m always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.” Winston Churchill

Article of the week: 5 sweet sour reasons to keep training

Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast

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