#160 Lucas Valente

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest grew up in Brazil surrounded by some of the most competitive people in jiu-jitsu and it was only natural that he pursue it in one fashion or another. What Lucas Valente chose to pursue was becoming a highly successful competitor and coach. First growing up in Brazil and then moving to the United States Lucas has become one of the most highly decorated competitors in the lightweight division and he joins us to share some of the most important lessons he has learned growing up living the jiu-jitsu lifestyle. Here is The RŌL Radio with a man who is consistently on the podium at some of the biggest tournaments in the world, and an instructor at Gracie Barra Texas, Lucas Valente. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/ https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://www.instagram.com/lucasvalentebjj/ https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=valente https://graciebarratx.com/ Episode Highlights: 5:13 Earliest Memories of Jiu Jitsu 13:16 Pressure on Kids 25:37 Building a Legacy 32:33 Yesterday vs Today and Tomorrow 42:52 Changing Demographic 47:39 The Journey After Becoming a Black Belt 57:29 The Learning Curve 59:38 Chris Burns Question Support the show