After The Final Bell - EP 68 - A life-changing conversation about jiu-jitsu.

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Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuddYHZED-yE-DBtImJRf0w/join Trevor's Instagram - http://instagram.com/trevor_does_it Mike's Instagram - http://instagram.com/mikegonzales1981 Connect with us on whatsapp - https://wa.me/17202974873 Click here to join our Discord - https://discord.gg/shtSJ6JSbV In an episode of the podcast "After The Final Bell," host Trevor O'Connor is joined by guest Matt Sierra. O'Connor's usual co-host, Mike Gonzales, is absent. O'Connor reveals that Matt Sierra was the one who challenged him to start training in jiu-jitsu 11 years prior, which he credits as a life-changing moment. O'Connor, who had been a wrestler, explains how jiu-jitsu training helped him understand MMA from a new perspective, dispelling the misconception that a fighter on their back is always in danger. Sierra, a black belt, discusses his journey and the commitment it took to achieve his rank. He emphasizes that a black belt is not just a measure of skill, but of perseverance through life's challenges. The conversation touches on the evolving world of jiu-jitsu, including new concepts like "leg locks" and unique competition formats like Carjitsu and John Wick-themed grappling. They also discuss how jiu-jitsu teaches humility and provides mental and personal benefits, helping them to mature and de-escalate conflicts in real-life situations, such as O'Connor's career as a bounty hunter.

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Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuddYHZED-yE-DBtImJRf0w/joinTrevor's Instagram - http://instagram.com/trevor_does_itMike's Instagram - http://instagram.com/mikegonzales1981Connect with us on whatsapp - https://wa.me/17202974873Click here to join our Discord - https://discord.gg/shtSJ6JSbVIn an episode of the podcast "After The Final Bell," host Trevor O'Connor is joined by guest Matt Sierra. O'Connor's usual co-host, Mike Gonzales, is absent. O'Connor reveals that Matt Sierra was the one who challenged him to start training in jiu-jitsu 11 years prior, which he credits as a life-changing moment. O'Connor, who had been a wrestler, explains how jiu-jitsu training helped him understand MMA from a new perspective, dispelling the misconception that a fighter on their back is always in danger. Sierra, a black belt, discusses his journey and the commitment it took to achieve his rank. He emphasizes that a black belt is not just a measure of skill, but of perseverance through life's challenges. The conversation touches on the evolving world of jiu-jitsu, including new concepts like "leg locks" and unique competition formats like Carjitsu and John Wick-themed grappling. They also discuss how jiu-jitsu teaches humility and provides mental and personal benefits, helping them to mature and de-escalate conflicts in real-life situations, such as O'Connor's career as a bounty hunter.

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