Episode 444: Omar Lira - a podcast by Ryan Ford: Grappling Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Podcast Host

Professor Omar Lira was one of Ryan’s first instructors in Jiu-Jitsu. He joins the show to talk about starting BJJ in the 90’s, how Jiu-Jitsu pulled him away from an unhealthy lifestyle and the decision to become an instructor. Click “read more” for listening options and show notes!















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SHOW NOTES:







* Origins* Finding Jiu-Jitsu* The level of Jiu-Jitsu in the 90’s in Atlanta* The growth and evolution of Jiu-Jitsu* The impact of online learning * Soccer* The development of his style over time* The negativity around leg locks in the past* Testing his Jiu-Jitsu in MMA* Becoming an instructor* What motivates him to teach* Building a curriculum * Self defense * Funny fight stories* The Pummel* Why he also trains Judo* Building a take down game* Conditioning your body* The concept of a mobile guard* Adjustments to training with age* Why you shouldn’t worry about rank* 2020 goals

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