#3 Patrick Sheridan: Satori, SubOnly and Competitions in Ireland

In this episode, Aaron sits down with Patrick Sheridan, a BJJ black belt and co-owner of Satori – Academy of Excellence, which he runs with his brother John. Patrick shares his journey into BJJ, detailing how he and John started Satori and built it into a thriving academy. He recounts the incredible experience of bringing a team of young competitors to the UK to compete at the elite junior world championships this year, highlighting the dedication and excitement that marked the event.Patrick also explores the inspiration behind the SubOnly brand and events, reflecting on its decade-long journey and over 100 successful events that have made a significant impact on the Irish BJJ community. He discusses the unique benefits of having a brother who shares his passion for BJJ, sharing humorous and memorable stories from their training and competition days in the US. Finally, Patrick offers his insights on the future of BJJ, discussing where the sport is headed and the exciting developments practitioners and fans can anticipate. Chapters:0:00 - 10:18 Intro and how Pat got into BJJ10:19 - 16:14 Competitions after Covid16:15 - 23:29 Junior World Championships 202423:30 - 41:39 Origins of SubOnly Brand & Events41:40 - 46:11 Banning Heel Hooks in Competition46:12 - 47:26 CJI & Breaking Knees47:27 - 58:29 Having a brother to train with58:30 - 1:04:27 Future of BJJ? 1:04:28 - 1:10:21 ClosingMake sure to follow Pat and his gym Satori on the following:https://www.instagram.com/satoripat/ https://www.instagram.com/satoribjj/ https://www.instagram.com/subonlyevents/https://www.facebook.com/Satori.BJJ.DublinMake sure to check out some of the upcoming SubOnly events on Smoothcomp! https://subonly.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/5/events/upcomingIf you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please Like, Share and Subscribe!