The Grapplers Perspective #53 - Alain Pozo - Modern BJJ is Mixed Grappling Arts, You Have To Be Progressive
Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the UK BJJ scene in the early days, the Essex Foxcatcher, BJJ politics, why schools go the self defence route, why we need to be progressive in BJJ, coaching Taylor Pearman, developing kids, staying healthy and much more.
Alain Pozo is a 3rd Degree Black Belt under world renowned BJJ Professor Ze Radiola (ZR). Alain was one of the first to teach and promote BJJ in the UK and has been instrumental to its growth and popularity. He brings over 20 years of teaching and competition experience; he has run BJJ lessons in Colchester since 2008. Alain has awarded over 60 Blackbelts, many of whom are World Class athletes, including ADCC trials winner, Taylor Pearman.
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0:00 Seminar Approach
03:22 Early BJJ Memories
09:43 Travelling to UK in 2000
14:15 Founding ZR Team UK
19:43 UK Foxcatcher
27:25 Becoming a Coach
34:44 Olympic BJJ
38:57 Why People Quit BJJ
46:20 Jiu Jitsu Politics
51:22 Self Defence Jiu Jitsu
57:07 Competition Pressure
01:06:11 Competition Strategy
01:13:25 Taylor at ADCC
01:18:31 Being Progressive in BJJ
01:26:05 Keeping Kids Engaged
01:33:36 Should Kids Compete
01:38:42 Stretching & Mobility
01:44:31 Maintaining Good Health
01:51:15 Why Taylor Got So Good
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