#30 - Franck Takoudjou - UK’s Hottest BJJ Prospect Left Cameroon to Fight For A New Life

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Franck's upbringing in Cameroon, meeting Sam and starting BJJ for the first time,  as a child the labour Franck had to do to survive, coming to the UK to compete in BJJ for the first time, the terrifying difference between the UK and Cameroon, his competition run and much more. 

Franck is an 18 year old, competitive BJJ Purple Belt; in 2023 he was the most active competitor on the UK scene. Franck grew up in Cameroon, where he did manual labour as a child to support his family with his school fees. He was orphaned at 13 when his mum unexpectedly passed away, leaving him lost and living with his aunt. When he was 14, the Francis Ngannou Foundation brought Sam Crook and BJJ to his village...

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To Support Franck - https://gofund.me/8d43b91d
Sam's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/samcrookbjj/
Franck's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/francktakoudjoubjj/
Shout Out to Scramble for their Support - https://scramblestuff.com

00:00 Upbringing in Cameroon
05:54 Starting Jiu Jitsu
10:03 Selling Rat Meat to Living With Sam
17:05 Starting Legal Adoption
21:31 1st Time in UK & BJJ Comp
28:32 Cameroon vs UK
40:59 UK Competition Run
48:41 Sam’s Leg Break
53:12 Ultimate Goal & Thanks

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