#94 Ricardo Almeida

Send us Fan Mail This week’s guest has done it all in the world of Jiu Jitsu and MMA. He is a former Pan American Champion, 2x Abu Dhabi Silver Medalist, veteran of Pride FC and the UFC, owner instructor at RABJJ, and coach of multiple BJJ world champions and former UFC champion, Frankie Edgar. Ricardo Almeida joins The RŌL Radio to discuss the evolution of Jiu Jitsu, growing up around Renzo Gracie, his professional fighting days, the role Jiu Jitsu has played in his family, and a ton more. Here is The RŌL Radio with one of the most influential and greatest coaches in BJJ and MMA, and the first person promoted to Black Belt by Renzo Gracie, Ricardo Almeida. 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://ricardoalmeida.com/ https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/all/products/-ricardo-almeida https://www.instagram.com/ricardoalmeidabjj/ https://www.instagram.com/rabjjacademy/ Episode Highlights: 5:14: Jiu Jitsu’s Changing Focus 8:06 Competition vs Hobby 15:14 Making the People Around You Better 21:54 Measuring Sticks 28:42 Biggest Impacts 32:40 Renzo’s Influence 39:50 I’ll Fight Him( First MMA Fight, 3 Days Notice, and It is in Pride) 46:58 Fatherhood Brings Big Changes 55:12 Finding What’s Right for You 1:02:35 Autism, Development, Success, Jiu Jitsu 1:12:55 Guest Question Support the show