#88 Carlos Maia

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we have Carlos Gracie Junior Black Belt, Carlos Maia. Professor Carlos has been at the forefront of spreading Jiu Jitsu in central Europe and today he shares with us what it was like opening an academy in Slovenia without even speaking the language, his teaching philosophy, the changes he has seen in Jiu Jitsu since the 1990s, the car accident that almost ended his Jiu Jitsu career, and his inspiring comeback to the mats. Here is The RŌL Radio with a true ambassador for BJJ and a Jiu Jitsu pioneer in central Europe, Professor Carlos Maia. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 600 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/ https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://graciebarragraz.com/en/about-carlos-maia/ https://www.instagram.com/cmaiagb/ https://www.instagram.com/gbljubljana/ https://gbljubljana.si/ Episode Highlights: 5:48 Bringing a New Culture to Slovenia 9:28 The Language of Jiu Jitsu 17:58 Meet the Student's Needs 28:37 Leaving Jiu Jitsu Behind 40:27 Making Up for Lost Time 47:42 Jiu Jitsu Changes Since the 1990s 53:30 A Mission to Spread Jiu Jitsu 57:44 Jiu Jitsu in Europe 1:08:44 Guest Question Support the show