Gracie Jiu Jitsu Rocks! podcast GJJR! EP 169 Brian Glick
Mar 22, 2024
Brian Glick, a BJJ black belt trained under legends John Danaher and Renzo Gracie, takes us through his transformative journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He shares the culture shock of moving to NYC at 17 and his introduction to Danaher's rigorous training. Glick discusses the mentorship dynamics and the challenges of doubt in martial arts. He reveals insights on sustainable training methods, celebrates the innovative spirit of Master Renzo, and reminisces about what makes Jiu Jitsu an enduring community. A must-listen for any martial arts enthusiast!
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Jiu-Jitsu Transforms Ordinary People
- John Donaher used Brian as an example that late starters or small, unathletic people can excel in jiu-jitsu.
- Persistence and methodical training transform ordinary practitioners into high-level technicians.
Finding The Gracie School By Chance
- Brian used the Yellow Pages to find a Gracie jiu-jitsu school in pre-internet New York.
- He found a tiny Midtown gym above a methadone clinic and later met John Danaher.
Told He Wasn't Cut Out — He Stayed
- John Danaher told Brian early on he probably wasn't cut out for that environment.
- Brian refused the easy out and kept training, using it as a turning point.