BBS6: Chris Passarello

Chris Passarello is a BJJ instructor and competitor that trains out of Pittsburgh, PA. Although Pittsburgh is not often represented in the BJJ scene, Chris promises that there will be stars emerging from that region in the next few years. It is difficult to not get inspired to hit the mats after listening to this episode. Chris highlights the struggles he had to overcome to get to where he is today. Follow us on Instagram to stay updated @blackbeltnutrition_ and check us out at www.blackbeltnutrition.com 1:29 BJJ scene in Pittsburgh 7:38 McDojos 9:35 What makes his gym different 13:20 Introduction to BJJ 20:50 How BJJ humbled him and changed his life 22:54 End goal of becoming world champ 25:05 Biggest setbacks 32:07 Lessons learned from each setback 37:12 What pushed him through hard times 42:34 Black belt 47:56 True test of a person 55:02 Are people born with that drive? 1:00:15 What is it about BJJ that has that effect on people? 1:04:06 BJJ effect on mental health 1:08:04 Uncomfortableness 1:09:55 What BJJ meant to you throughout life 1:13:37 Advice to anyone who wants to be a blackbelt in life