
The Mayn Idea Podcast
#136: Gabriel Sousa [Audio Only] - Leaving the Favela, ONE 167, and the Mindset to Accomplish Anything
Gabriel Sousa is a jiu jitsu black belt, 2022 ADCC silver medalist, and ONE Submission Grappling competitor. He faces Mikey Musumeci at ONE 167 on June 8th in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(07:45) Growing Up in the Favela and Finding Jiu-Jitsu
(14:45) Overcoming Bad Influences and Leaving Brazil
(24:01) JT Torres, Work Ethic, and Teammates
(26:45) Working with a Sports Psychologist
(27:11) Overcoming Anxiety and Injuries
(32:20) P.M.A and Tournament Mindset
(38:09) Continuous Improvement
(46:11) Balancing Output and Recovery
(51:10) Strategies for Winning Against Mikey Musumeci
(52:59) Future Goals and Aspirations
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