#258 Bill "The Grill" Cooper

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his journey through the world of Jiu-Jitsu, reflecting on his early days, the evolution of the sport, and the importance of confidence in training. He discusses his most memorable matches, the underdog mentality, and the significance of safety in training. He also delves into his philosophy on teaching, the impact of social media, and his aspirations for the future, including guiding his son in the sport. The conversation concludes with a light-hearted story about how he earned his nickname, "The Grill." Here is The RŌL Radio with a man who has a dozen instructionals on BJJ Fanatics, the one and only Bill “The Grill” Cooper. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1500 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radio http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio https://www.facebook.com/therolradio https://www.instagram.com/billthegrillcooper/?hl=en http://btgjiujitsu.com/ Episode Highlights: 2:28 Revisiting the Old Days 7:21 Bill’s Path 11:10 Always Searching for the Submission 16:33 The Underdog Mentality 21:14 Bill’s Memorable Matches 27:11 Why Bill Started 33:46 Crazy Training and Competition Days 40:19 Training Safely 45:54 At the Worlds with Legends 48:21 Why Bill Still Does It 51:18 Information Overload 58:49 Becoming The Grill Support the show