This week we have grappling legend Gokor Chivichyan. Gokor has achieved gold at the international level at BJJ, Judo, MMA, and Sambo. He has coached Ronda Rousey, Karo Parisyan, Neil Melanson, and many more
We talk about:
- Growing up as a tough kid in Armenia
- Starting Wrestling in 1968
- Starting Sambo in 1971
- Eventually adding Judo to his grappling mix
- He also did boxing for four years
- Bringing leg locks to the United States 35 years ago
- Teaching martial arts
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Quote of the week: “Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, ‘Make me feel important.’ Not only will you succeed in sales, you will succeed in life.” -Mary Kay Ash
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Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast
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