Gianni Grippo explains how he’s going to approach coaching his BJJ students.

Gianni Grippo shares the secret to his longevity as a BJJ competitor.

Gianni Grippo is a multiple-time IBJJF no gi world champion and ADCC veteran who has spent over a decade at the top of the sport. Gianni is currently preparing to compete at EBI 25, where he is one of several elite lightweights battling it out for the title.

Jits Magazine’s Alex Lindsey spoke to Gianni about his journey from being a young child in multiple sports to becoming one of the top Jiu-Jitsu competitors of his generation. He explained why he diversified his skills after his initial success at black belt and what he plans to improve on in the future too. Gianni also shared some insight into his training methods and looked toward his appearance at EBI 25.

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0:00 Why Gianni chose Jiu-Jitsu
3:38 Gianni’s early years at black belt
5:14 Developing your game
6:39 The secret to longevity
9:28 Ecological training methods
14:51 Gianni’s EBI experience
15:38 The ‘Rippo’ heelhook
19:14 Preparing for EBI 25
20:26 Potential Max Hanson rematch
23:13 Would Gianni do Combat Jiu-Jitsu?
23:52 AIGA and Quintet
27:20 ADCC Trials past and future
29:16 How Gianni can improve for ADCC

Sam Antonen talks about the idea of acting first in BJJ competition.

Sam Antonen shares his thoughts on mental performance for children and teenagers.

Sam Antonen shares his advice for your first BJJ competition.

Sam Antonen is a mental performance coach who specialises in Jiu-Jitsu, both at an elite and recreational level. He has worked with many of the biggest names in the sport like Vagner Rocha and Kendall Reusing, helping athletes reach their maximum potential in competition.

Jits Magazine’s Alex Lindsey spoke to Sam about what it means to be a mental performance coach, and how he helps athletes overcome competition anxiety. He also explained how that changes when talking about teenage or child competitors, and how anyone can improve their performance at any level.

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0:00 What is a mental performance coach
1:50 Preparing for your first competition
6:23 Coaching children
13:16 Focus on what you can control
15:14 Acting first
18:06 Overcoming a deficit
22:46 Sam’s journey to this point
25:29 Differences between Jiu-Jitsu & other sports
30:42 Finding your routine
36:11 Thanks & signing off

Rose El Sharouni talks about whether or not it’s possible to be an elite BJJ competitor while having a full-time professional career.

Rose El Sharouni talks about why she left a career in medicine to pursue Jiu-Jitsu, and why she returned to it.

Max Hanson talks about the Pedigo Submission Fighting team for CJI 2.

Max Hanson recently explained how he managed to overcome competition anxiety.

Max Hanson shares his thoughts about moving up in weight and the skill level in heavier weight classes.

Pedro Marinho talks about his approach to being a professional Jiu-Jitsu competitor and leaving a legacy behind.

Pedro Marinho talks about his challenge to Mica Galvao for a match with two WNO titles on the line.