I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show #358 Victor Hugo: Big Man Flow | The Secret to Being Unbreakable
What does it actually take to become unbreakable in jiu-jitsu — mentally, physically, and over an entire career?
I(@thejoshmckinney) recorded this conversation live at the Fuji BJJ Expo with Victor Hugo (victorhugojj), right in the middle of a tournament atmosphere, with matches happening, crowds moving, and pressure everywhere. No studio. No edits. Just a real, unfiltered conversation with one of the most dominant and respected competitors of this generation.
Victor Hugo doesn’t talk about techniques here.
He talks about how he lives his life and how it applies to jiu-jitsu.
In this live interview, Victor breaks down:
- Why flow matters more than force at the highest level
- How he trains without burning out or getting stuck
- What actually goes through his head before world championship finals
- How early losses shaped him instead of breaking him
- Why adaptability beats having “one best move”
- How he stays calm when everything is on the line
- And what most athletes get wrong about longevity, pressure, and winning
This was filmed tableside at Fuji BJJ Expo, during a live tournament weekend — the noise, the distractions, the energy — and Victor stayed exactly who he is: calm, thoughtful, and intentional.
If you’ve ever:
- Felt stuck in your training
- Burned out chasing results
- Struggled with pressure in competition
- Or wondered how elite athletes stay composed while everyone else panics
This conversation will change how you think about jiu-jitsu.This isn’t hype.This is Big Man Flow — explained by the man who lives it.
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