Epi 99 Interview with Alexander Trans

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This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Alexander Trans. Alexander is on the top of the competition scene.  He has been recently sidelined by a knee injury while competing at the worlds. Check out Alexanders Bio here.

We talk about:

• Teaching BJJ in the public schools of Abu Dhabi
• Teaching regular classes in Abu Dhabi
• His upcoming knee surgery
• His plans on moving to Brazil
• How he injured his knee during Worlds
• His focus while he is training
• Why he gets so many leg locks
• What he eats before a tournament
• Advice for dealing with nerves and adrenaline
• What he was like as a blue belt
• Advice for new students
• Watching competition videos

Links:

• Tatami Fightwear
• KnockOut Sports
• Alexanders Facebook page

Quote of the week: "Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent." Calvin Coolidge

Article of the week: "How to get the most out of a BJJ class"

Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast