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Episode 224 - Alexey Cruz
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Length:
97 minutes
Released:
Sep 12, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Alexey Cruz is a 6th degree BJJ black belt and the head coach of Alexey Cruz BJJ. Alexey shares his start in Jiu-Jitsu, what it was like training at Ricardo De Le Riva’s gym, the pros and cons of training in the early days of Jiu-Jitsu, Alexey's worst BJJ injuries, which submissions Alexey dislikes in training, which techniques were ok back in the day but aren't allowed in training today, how the IBJJF made Jiu-Jitsu more safe, belt promotions in the early days of Jiu-Jitsu, competing as a black belt, the greatest BJJ practitioners and creators of technique in Alexey's opinion, cross training in the early days, his thoughts on the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu, why tournaments were created, and how Alexey started working with Origin. You can learn more about Alexey’s school here: http://www.alexeycruzbjj.com/ and follow Alexey on Instagram @alexeypickerellbjj Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/38FnyUv and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast
Released:
Sep 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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