How Wrestling’s Spectacle Can Supercharge Jiu-Jitsu w/ Raf Esparza of The Grappling Hour (Episode 41)

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Raf Esparza of the Grappling Hour joins Fighters Drinking Coffee to talk training, pro-wrestling influence, and how spectacle and fan experience can grow jiu-jitsu. He shares stories from Subversive and Survivor Series, media and performance coaching for athletes, and ideas for building entertaining grappling events. They also discuss creative segments like Roast Raf and tape study, the importance of personality and promotion in combat sports, and where to find his work. Support Grappling Hour here: https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour Buy Grappling Hour merch here: https://www.rafesparza.com/merch Follow the show: 🎥 - YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/grapplinghour 📸 - INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 Thank you! Please remember to follow, rate and review! or Support the show on our Patreon Want more from Fighters Drinking Coffee: Follow us on instagram: @fightersdrinkingcoffee Join our discord: https://discord.gg/UPmxwuwXks Get some MADE IN THE USA gear: https://cruzcmbt.com/GETSUDSY

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