#72 Karen Antunes

Send us Fan Mail Karen Antunes has become one of the greatest fighters in the female lightweight division, winning multiple world championships and defeating some of BJJ’s greats during her career. On this episode, Karen discusses her strong family bond, the challenges she and her husband Mayko faced during the pandemic, what she believes it takes to become a world champion, and how she trains and prepares both physically and mentally for high-level competition. And be sure to listen as Thomas gets fired live during the podcast. Here is the RŌL Radio with 5 time World Champion, multi-time Pans Champion, and European Champion, Karen Antunes. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/ https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://mkbjj.com/ https://www.instagram.com/karenantunesbjj/ https://www.instagram.com/maykoaraujobjj/ https://www.facebook.com/Checkmat-Phoenix-Mayko-Karen-398895130890043 Episode Highlights: 2:34 Surprise Visit Home 5:26 Surving 2020 8:38 Thomas Gets Fired! 11:08 Family and Jiu Jitsu 18:34 Karen Gets Her Start 21:05 Empowerment through BJJ 30:13 Men and Women Training Together 34:06 Being Selfish to become a Champion 39:04 Mental Toughness 47:49 Five Questions Support the show