Episode 394: Nathan Mendelsohn - a podcast by Ryan Ford: Grappling Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Podcast Host

Nathan Mendelsohn joins the show to talk about training in Brazil, learning Portuguese and structuring a kids class. He also talks about competition preparation and his new Hip Hop album Kimura Trap Vol 1 featuring the hit single “No G in a Gi”. Click “read more” for listening options and show notes!















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SHOW NOTES:







* Origins* Moving from striking arts to grappling* Waiting periods for rolling* The importance of being a good guide as an instructor * Positional drilling* His kids class format* His advice to parents to prevent overloading their kids * Dealing with difficult parents of kid students* Competition mindset for kids* Avoiding “people pleasing” as an academy owner* Training in Brazil* Learning Portuguese * Training in the US compared to Brazil* Rolling with black belts* The Pummel* Becoming a Hip-Hop artist* Grip breaking and patience * The importance of imposing your game * Developing a mantra* Managing nerves* Etiquette when visiting other schools * Goals for 2020









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