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The Grapplers Perspective

#19 - Justin 'J Flo' Flores - Is Judo Better Than Wrestling or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Feb 13, 2024
01:20:24

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Expect to get the everyday perspective on if one art is  better; Judo, Wrestling or Jiu Jitsu, which one is the best place to start for beginners, how to train Judo safely as an older person, what makes a world champion, championship psychology, which future start J Flo is most excited about and much more...

Justin was instrumental in the development of multiple MMA champions including Ronda Rousey, who he trained and cornered during her UFC championship run. Justin also trains and coaches Cat Zingano, Dominick Cruz, Jay Jay Wilson, Jessica Penne, Paddy Pimblett and many more. Justin has led the USA Judo team in coaching duties all over the world and was named head coach of the 2017-2019 world teams. Justin also coaches numerous up and coming middle school, high school and college wrestling athletes whom have become champions at every level.

As a representative of the US National judo team from 2002-2008, Justin was a 3x National champion, Pan American medalist and collected 20+ top 7 finishes on the world stage at international events. Also an accomplished wrestler, Justin was a high school state champion in California and an all-American and earned a full ride scholarship to division 1 powerhouse University of Nebraska cornhuskers. There, Justin was ranked in the top 10 nationally and was on the starting line up in both his freshman and sophomore seasons before moving to New York to focus on judo. 

Justin also earned his Jiu-Jitsu black belt in under 4 years from the legendary Fabio Santos. 

Extra Stuff:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jflojudo
Learn from J Flo - https://jfloacademy.com

00:00 Intro
02:44 Early Jude & Wrestling Days
09:58 Martial Arts Family
14:45 Grappling Venn Diagram
20:35 Is Judo Safe For Older Beginners
24:39 I Didn't Reach My Potential
33:19 Jiu Jitsu Journey
40:32 Becoming A Brand
45:23 BJJ Is Judo Rebranded
52:16 World Champ Mentality
01:00:13 Can You Teach Confidence
01:04:48 Challenges of Being a Coach
01:10:40 Fighters to Watch in 2024
01:14:23 Paddy Pimblett Could Be Top 5

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