ADULT / BLACK-BELT / MALE / OPEN-CLASS – QUALIFIER

This video is an old clip that I wanted to share. Enjoy! If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please comment below. More videos to come! Please like, share, and subscribe!!

PLEASE Click this link to SUPPORT the TeachMeGrappling Channel!!!

https://www.patreon.com/TeachMeGrappling

or

https://www.paypal.me/CoachBrianPeterson

To purchase TMG or PG Merchandise go to…

https://www.petersongrapplers.com/shop

Your contribution is much appreciated and will help me continue to bring you content! 🙏

www.NextLevelGuy.com

The NextLevelGuy Podcast with Coach Brian Peterson has been released!!

Check it out!

Pat Downey discusses his upcoming appearance at the IBJJF no gi world championship at blue belt, and his plans to rise up the BJJ ranks.

Pat Downey is an NCAA Division I All-American and a US Open National champion in wrestling before he transitioned to other combat sports. Pat is a Bellator MMA veteran and he has recently started to invest more time into his professional Jiu-Jitsu career, including an appearance at the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational. Pat is also currently preparing to compete at the IBJJF no gi world championship as a BJJ blue belt.

Jits Magazine spoke to Pat about his time in both wrestling and MMA, and whether he would ever return to either sport. We also broke down his appearance at the Craig Jones Invitational and how it felt to compete on such a big stage, along with his upcoming appearance at the IBJJF no gi world championship at blue belt. We spoke about his debut match against Gordon Ryan, his desire to face Nicky Rodriguez, and even his plans for the future with Polaris and other promotions.

Subscribe to the channel for more interviews with elite BJJ competitors and coaches.

For the latest news in the sport, find us at:

Home

Or click here to learn from the best grapplers in the world:
https://bjjfanatics.com/?rfsn=8011898.d84b92

0:00 Introduction
0:24 IBJJF no gi world championship at blue belt
4:38 Debut against Gordon Ryan
7:04 Future matches at other promotions
10:38 Other wrestlers at no gi worlds
11:56 Returning to wrestling?
13:22 Returning to MMA?
15:45 The Craig Jones Invitational experience
19:19 Nicky Rodriguez
22:23 Other matches Pat wants
24:19 ADCC 2026
25:29 Coaching wrestling at Fight Sports
26:07 Thanks & signing off

Marcus Scooby looked amazing at The Crown 2024

Brianna Ste-Marie gives us some insight into the mental aspect of her grueling three-hour submission-only match against Hannah Sharp.

Brianna Ste-Marie talks about her experience competing under Combat Jiu-Jitsu rules at Medusa 1, and whether or not she would do it again.

Chris Wojcik shares an inside perspective on the difference between competition opportunities in gi and no gi BJJ.

Chris Wojcik recently shared the lessons that he learned from his debut appearance at ADCC 2024, and what he intends to improve upon ready for his return at ADCC 2026.

Adam Wardzinski put on a dominant performance at the Crown 2024.

Marcos Gomes lands this smooth berimbolo at the OC Fall Open

Chris Wojcik opens up about the Jiu-Jitsu matches he wants in the future and two opponents sprang to mind, Andy Varela and Eoghan O’Flanagan.

We visited the legendary Roger Gracie at his academy in London to capture four training rounds with his students. Watch as the 10X World Champion shares his mastery on the mats, showcasing the techniques and mindset that have made him a jiu-jitsu icon. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at one of the greatest of all time in action!

We spoke to Chris Wojcik to get his advice on how to approach competition at different stages of your BJJ career!