Epi 153 Could Nicky Ryan Be The Future Of Submission Grappling?

This week we bring you an interview with rising no-gi star Nicky Ryan. You will find 15 year old Ryan training with John Danaher, Eddie Cummings, Garry Tonon, and his brother Gordon Ryan.

We talk about:

• What got him started
• Home schooling this year 
• Having John Danaher as a home school teacher
• The home school laws for New Jersey
• His daily routine
• The game he plays the most and how it is changing
• Working on his top game
• Competing with adults 
• Quickly developing skill
• Training leg locks safely
• Passing the guard and attacking the legs
• Training wrestling for take downs
• Losing weight
• The benefits of submission grappling for kids
• Having a complete game
• Competing for money

Links:

• Nicky on Instagram
• Brunswick BJJ
• Canadian Kumite with Nicky's super fight

Quote of the week: "Fall down 7 times get up 8" Japanese Proverb Presented by Dainis Nguyen

Article of the week: The Ultimate Micro Game

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