Miscellaneous
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Happy Grappler Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu Academy NOVA Owner/Instructor Emil Takeuchi. Show Notes below: What are your jiu jitsu credentials and teaching style? What got you started in jiu jitsu? Any other sports or martial arts preceding jiu jitsu? What was the hardest aspect when you first started? Any particular thing that was hardest for you? Did you ever think of quitting in those first few months? If so, why? If not, why do you think that is? You’re nearly a black belt. So far, what was your hardest belt? The most fun? Why? As an instructor, what is the best kind of student? The worst kind of student? You taught combatives at a police academy. What are the similarities and differences between that, and teaching jiu jitsu? What is your favorite technique? What is your proudest moment to date? What are your views on injury? Both minor (IE, jammed finger) and major (torn acl, broken arm, etc.). What do you do during those times? Do you cross train? What types of workouts do you do? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? I hope you enjoy! Cheers!