Epi 47 Learn the A.B.C. of BJJ with Brian Marvin

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radioBrian Marvin is a 1st Degree Black Belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr.  This interview is packed full of great advice for the new grappler and the experienced competitor alike.  Professor Brian Marvin has recently opened a Gracie Barra School in Sugar Land Tx. This interview we talk about:

• His early days of training (BJJ and MMA)
• His smashing and attacking style
• ABC (Always Be Choking)
• How he developed his style of BJJ
• Teaching the BJJ kids program
• His new academy in Sugar Land Tx, a suburb of Huston
• His goal to be a BJJ World Champion
• Why he learned so much when he started teaching BJJ
• Why you should be keeping a note book
• Why he will mentally review his game plan before a competition
• How to get better when you are only training with lower ranked students
• How he has been doing the same basic techniques since he was a white and blue belt
• A common mistake made by new students
• How to improve your specific game
• Why new students should set small goals for BJJ
• Tips for doing the omoplata

Quote of the week: In boxing, I had a lot of fear. Fear was good. But, for the first time, in the bout with Muhammad Ali, I didn't have any fear. I thought, 'This is easy. This is what I've been waiting for'. No fear at all. No nervousness. And I lost.

Article of the week: Train or contact Brian Marvin

• Gracie Barra Sugar Land Website 
• Sugar Land Facebook page
• Email [e-mail]

At the end of the podcast we give details of how you can get a free BjjBrick Podcast gi patch. Sorry USA only