The Mayn Idea Podcast #57: Marcos "Parrumpa" Da Matta - Managing Egos, Transitioning From BJJ to MMA, How to Use Fear to Stay Sharp, and The Future of Grappling
Marcos "Parrumpa" Da Matta is the head Jiu Jitsu coach at American Top Team. He retired from mixed martial arts with a record of 12-3 that followed a decorated career as a Jiu Jitsu competitor. He received his Black Belt from Grand Master Carlson Gracie in 1997. Marcos also competed in ADCC, and can be seen in the corner of many of today's greatest fighters.
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American Top Team: https://americantopteam.com/
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) - Intro
(02:03) - Managing Egos
(10:03) - Movsar Evloev
(10:32) - Teammates Fighting Each Other
(14:03) - American Top Team "CIC"
(16:03) - American Top Team Dorms and Athlete Experience
(20:59) - Recovery and Rest for MMA
(22:03) - Fighter Pay
(30:03) - Organization and Communication
(36:03) - How Trust Changes Culture
(48:03) - Changes from BJJ to MMA
(51:03) - Using Fear to Stay Sharp
(54:03) - Does Age Matter?
(01:02:03) - 3 Jiu Jitsu Principles
(01:06:03) - Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida MMA Transition
(01:10:03) - Ground and Pound
(01:11:03) - ADCC and Future of Grappling
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