Episode 247: Karel “Silverfox” Pravec - a podcast by Ryan Ford: Grappling Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Podcast Host

Karel “Silverfox” Pravec is a highly respected instructor. He talks about the early days of BJJ in the US, dead ends to avoid in training and staying ahead of younger opponents as a middle aged practitioner. He also gives insight to his water training. Click “read more” for show notes!

SHOW NOTES:



* Origins

* How his family ended up in NY

* Adapting to life in the US as a young immigrant

* Craig Kukuk

* Renzo Gracie and the early days of his academy

* The Pummel

* Staying a step ahead of younger athletic guys as a “middle aged scrawny guy”

* Water training for BJJ

* Competing in the adult division after 40

* Triggers and momentum

* Why he loves Omoplatas

* Fluid BJJ

* Dead ends to avoid in your training

* The journey never ends



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