Epi 152 Double Black Belt Dainis Nguyen

This week we bring you an interview with double Black Belt Dainis Nguyen. Dainis started judo as a kid and eventually moved to BJJ. He is an active competitor in BJJ both gi and no-gi, with many exciting matches under his belt.

Photo by Afrobraz

We talk about:

• Starting martial arts with judo
• Blending judo and BJJ
• His new gym Team DNA BJJ
• The social atmosphere in his gym
• The process of opening a BJJ gym
• His competition goals
• Nutrition advice
• Developing healthy eating habits
• Why it is important to be persistent in BJJ
• The 3 different type of training partners you need (+=-)
• First tournament advice

Links:

• Team DNA BJJ
• Hyperfly
• Defense soap
• Toronto BJJ
• Team DNA on Facebook
• Afrobraz on Facebook

Quote of the week: "There is little success where there is little laughter" Andrew Carnegie

Article of the week: 10 Ways to Improve Your BJJ While Off the Mats

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