#91 Fabio Clemente

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest has been a major influence in Jiu Jitsu in the United States starting back in the mid-1990s. Not only did he open one of the first academies on the east coast but he has trained under, and with some of the biggest names in the sport. The Machado brothers, Marcello Garcia, Team Alliance, and Checkmat just to name a few. Professor Fabio Clemente joins us to share his journey from his first training days in Brazil, how he became one of the first instructors in New York City, his love for competition, and his recovery from a recent major surgery. Here is The RŌL Radio with the owner/instructor of Studio X Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and former IBJJF Pan American Masters Champion, Fabio Clemente. 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://www.studiox.nyc/ https://www.instagram.com/teamfabioclemente/ Episode Highlights: 4:21 Just Going to Chop Your Tibia Off 7:15 Mental Recovery 8:13 Stopping Isn’t an Option 10:49 Staying Motivated 13:10 Fabio’s First Class 17:10 First Class Then vs First Class Now 23:34 Want to Compete? Here’s Your Blue Belt 28:22 Importance of Competition 32:27 Daughter’s Biggest Fan 38:00 Starting Jiu Jitsu in NYC 43:52 Driving Across the Country and Teaching Jiu Jitsu 46:09 Trust and Survival 53:25 Getting the Black Belt 58:37 Guest Question Support the show