#72 Karen Antunes

Send us Fan MailKaren Antunes has become one of the greatest fighters in the female lightweight division, winning multiple world championships and defeating some of BJJ’s greats during her career.On this episode, Karen discusses her strong family bond, the challenges she and her husband Mayko faced during the pandemic, what she believes it takes to become a world champion, and how she trains and prepares both physically and mentally for high-level competition.And be sure to listen as Thomas gets fired live during the podcast.Here is the RŌL Radio with 5 time World Champion, multi-time Pans Champion, and European Champion, Karen Antunes.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://mkbjj.com/https://www.instagram.com/karenantunesbjj/https://www.instagram.com/maykoaraujobjj/https://www.facebook.com/Checkmat-Phoenix-Mayko-Karen-398895130890043Episode Highlights:2:34 Surprise Visit Home5:26 Surving 20208:38 Thomas Gets Fired!11:08 Family and Jiu Jitsu18:34 Karen Gets Her Start21:05 Empowerment through BJJ30:13 Men and Women Training Together34:06 Being Selfish to become a Champion39:04 Mental Toughness47:49 Five QuestionsSupport the show