#72 Karen Antunes - a podcast by Thomas Rozdzynski and Gary Pond

Karen 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 R?L Radio with 5 time World Champion, multi-time Pans Champion, and European Champion, Karen Antunes.

http://www.therolradio.com
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https://mkbjj.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/maykoaraujobjj/
https://www.facebook.com/Checkmat-Phoenix-Mayko-Karen-398895130890043

Episode Highlights:
2:34 Surprise Visit Home
5:26 Surving 2020
8:38 Thomas Gets Fired!
11:08 Family and Jiu Jitsu
18:34 Karen Gets Her Start
21:05 Empowerment through BJJ
30:13 Men and Women Training Together
34:06 Being Selfish to become a Champion
39:04 Mental Toughness
47:49 Five Questions

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