#69: Victor Estima - Balancing Ego in Jiu Jitsu, Battling Your Own Identity, and The Estima Lock

Victor Estima is the Gracie Barra European Regional Director,  who was personally selected by Master Carlson Gracie Junior. Victor has achieved great results such as World NoGi Champion, European Champion, and Pan American Champion. He is also credited with creating The Estima Lock, a brutal foot lock that has been battle-tested many times on the world stage. 

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OUTLINE:

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(0:00) Intro

(2:15) What Does Jiu Jitsu Mean?

(15:54) Judo vs. Jiu Jitsu

(19:09) The Flow State + Connection

(25:27) Longevity

(28:00) Jiu Jitsu Life vs. Jiu Jitsu Hobby

(42:00) Clarity After Competition (Who Am I?)

(48:00) Ego Management: Pro’s and Con’s

(58:00) Gordon Ryan

(1:06:54) 2022 ADCC Experience

(1:15:00) Creation of The Estima Lock

(1:20:00) Jiu Jitsu + Creativity

(1:32:00) How To Continue Learning?

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