Rondel Benjamin introduced Jiu-Jitsu to Trinidad & Tobago in 2000 and has helped build the community there for the last 18 years. He talks about strategy and concepts in BJJ, invisible Jiu-Jitsu, breathing and the importance of drilling grip fighting. Click “read more” for listening options and show notes!
SHOW NOTES:
- Origins
- Finding BJJ
- His experience in other grappling styles
- Take downs in BJJ
- Grip fighting
- Why studying other styles is so beneficial
- Calinda Stick Fighting
- Using music to communicate to his students
- Building the BJJ community in Trinidad & Tobago
- The Pummel
- A conceptual approach to Jiu-Jitsu
- Strategy in BJJ
- Controlling your breathing
- Invisible Jiu-Jitsu
- The future of BJJ in Trinidad & Tobago
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