The Grapplers Perspective #2 - Ricky Bellingham - Army Elite Sport BJJ Athlete: What It takes To Win
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It is a grappling-based combat sport that emphasizes techniques for taking an opponent to the ground and then applying joint locks and chokes to force them to submit.
BJJ is also a popular competitive sport with its own set of rules and regulations. Competitions are held at various levels, from local tournaments to international championships, and athletes are ranked according to their skill level and experience.
Training in BJJ typically involves a combination of drilling and sparring, with practitioners learning and practicing techniques in a controlled environment before testing their skills in live matches. It is a physically demanding sport that requires a high level of fitness and conditioning, as well as mental discipline and focus.
Ricky Bellingham is a servicing Lance Corporal in the British Army with Elite Sport status which before suffering injury, allowed him to train and compete full-time as a BJJ athlete. In this time, Ricky has competed in over a hundred BJJ matches and has suffered a number of injuries. He currently competes at Brown Belt Masters 2 and has podiumed at the Masters Worlds and Europeon Championships.
Expect to get the everyday perspective on life in the British Army, the price of being a full time athlete, how to methodically develop a BJJ game, competition tactics, injury psychology and much more...
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00:00 Intro
02:40 Upbringing & Military Career
11:52 First Experience with BJJ
17:52 Army Sponsorship & Training
27:25 Full Time Training Split
31:37 Nutrition & Longevity
37:13 15 Years Training in 5 Years
45:07 Importance of Family Support
50:45 Purposeful, Focused Training
01:02:45 How To Structure a Game
01:12:46 Competition Training Programme
01:21:36 Competition & Tactics
01:30:11 Competition Day
01:38:12 The Silver Lining of Injuries
01:49:59 Goal & Future Plans
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