
The Mayn Idea Podcast
#149: Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa - 11x World Masters Champion, Optimal Training Structure, Gi vs. No Gi, ADCC, CJI, and the Future of Jiu Jitsu
Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa is an 11x World Masters Champion, 14x Pan Ams Champion, Head Coach, and Co-Owner of Double Five Jiu Jitsu.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro + Housekeeping
(01:00) Challenges Presented by High Level Competitors
(06:20) Balancing Personal Life, Business, and Athletic Career
(26:00) Essential Characteristics of Elite Grapplers
(33:04) CJI, ADCC, World Masters and BJJ Growth
(47:23) The Perfect Balance of Gi and No Gi
(1:05:00) Butterfly Guard
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