#13 Killian Lawlor: NOGI Euro Champion, Cross Training & Competitions

In this episode of the Emerald Grappling Podcast, Aaron is joined by Killian Lawlor, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt and the head coach of Barrog Jiu Jitsu. Fresh off his gold medal victory at the 2024 IBJJF NoGi European Championships and a recent bronze at the IBJJF Masters Europeans in the Gi, Killian offers an in-depth look into his preparation for these high-stakes competitions, breaking down his training strategies and the specific techniques that led to his success.Killian shares his personal journey into BJJ, detailing how his approach to training has evolved from a white belt to brown belt, highlighting key differences in his methodology over the years. He provides a unique perspective on the rising tide of Irish Jiu-Jitsu, reflecting on the significant achievement of having three Irish athletes share the podium at the IBJJF Masters Europeans.As both a competitor and a dedicated coach, Killian discusses the delicate balance of managing his own training schedule with the responsibilities of running Barrog Jiu Jitsu and teaching his students. He delves into how his competitive experiences directly shape his coaching philosophy, offering valuable insights for both practitioners and aspiring coaches.Looking ahead, Killian shares his future aspirations for himself as a competitor and his vision for Barrog Jiu Jitsu. He also provides his perspective on the future direction of jiu-jitsu as a whole. Finally, Killian offers essential advice for aspiring practitioners and competitors and lets listeners know the best ways to connect with him and Barrog Jiu Jitsu online.Just a heads up for viewers & listeners: this episode contains a significant amount of strong language and cursing. Viewer discretion is advised.Chapters ➡ 00:00 - 2:00 Intro & Killian's BJJ Origin Story2:01 - 6:20 Evolution Through the Belts6:21 - 8:35 Building Mat Experience8:36 - 13:05 IBJJF NoGi Euros 2024 Recap13:06 - 15:10 Chasing the Best to Improve15:11 - 16:56 IBJJF Master Europeans 202516:57 - 21:32 Skill Difference between Belts21:33 - 29:06 Irish Jiu Jitsu Success29:07 - 32:22 Learning from the Top Athletes/Events32:23 - 37:02 Balancing Training while running a Gym37:03 - 44:37 Cross Training44:38 - 49:25 Game Planning for Gi & NoGi49:26 - 55:13 Future Plans for Barrog & Killian55:14 - 1:01:07 Future of Jiu Jitsu1:01:08 - 1:01:30 Connect with Killian1:01:31 - 1:03:14 Advice for all Competitors1:03:15 - 1:03:38 OutroMake sure to follow Killian on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/klawlorbjj/Make sure to check out Barrog Jiu Jitsu when you're in Athy for some training!https://www.instagram.com/barrogjiujitsu/If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please Like, Share and Subscribe! ✅ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Emerald Grappling on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emeraldgrappling/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emeraldgrapplingRemember to subscribe and follow the podcast to avoid missing any episodes! ✅