Michael Pixley
2024 ADCC World Championships breakout star and former collegiate wrestler. He successfully transitioned into professional Jiu-Jitsu while coaching youth and high school wrestlers.
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Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 37min
Episode 318 - ADCC Trials Winner and National Champion Wrestler Michael Pixley
Michael Pixley, a national champion wrestler and ADCC trials winner, discusses his wrestling background, takedown techniques, and transition to Jiu-Jitsu. They talk about wrestling vs. Jiu-Jitsu practices, the ADCC rule set, weight gain challenges, and training experiences in hot environments. The podcast also covers wrestling techniques, relaxation, aspirations in competing, and discovering techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Sep 30, 2024 • 50min
Episode 8: Body Leveraging Meets Grappling - Coaching Athletes at Every Level at PSF Wrestling
Michael Pixley, a breakout star set for the 2024 ADCC World Championships, and Alejandro Wajner, a recent NOGI World Champion, discuss their successful transition from collegiate wrestling to professional Jiu-Jitsu. They delve into the transformative impact of Coach Carolyn Wester's Body Leveraging techniques during a training clinic. The duo shares how embracing innovative methods reenergized their coaching and increased engagement among young wrestlers, highlighting the importance of adaptability and community in their journeys.
