Episode 218: Gianni Grippo - a podcast by Ryan Ford: Grappling Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Podcast Host

Gianni Grippo joins the show to talk about balancing gi and no-gi training, appreciating your rivals and making a living through Jiu-Jitsu. He also discusses etiquette when making the decision to switch teams. Click “read more” for show notes! 

SHOW NOTES:



* His origins

* How a trip to Brazil cemented his decision to pursue Jiu-Jitsu

* The early days of Renzo’s academy

* His favorite memory of Renzo

* Switching from Team Renzo to Marcelo Garcia’s academy

* His advice on handling changing teams

* Balancing being a full time student and competing in world championships

* Writing

* Balancing gi and no-gi training

* Does training in the gi help your no-gi game?

* Avoiding trying to mimic other people too much / being yourself on the mat

* Competing against Cobrinha

* Competing against Quexinho

* Why you should always be thankful for your rivals

* Superfights and cash prizes / Making a living in Jiu-Jitsu

* His contribution to The Grappling Central Mixtape from Digitsu, free for GCP listeners!

* The Berimbolo / Criticism of Berimbolos

* No Gi Worlds

* 2017 plans

* Digitsu coupon code for his DVD’s “GCPGrippo”





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