Jorge Britto

Celebrate Canada day with a brand new season of The Grappling Monthly Podcast! It all starts with Professor @jorgebrittobjj this Tuesday July 1 at 10am PDT. In this episode, Professor Britto shares years of lived experience and growth through the art of jiu jitsu. From growing up in Rio de Janeiro and watching legends of jiu jitsu and luta livre compete in the 90’s to becoming one of the most successful competitors, promoters and leaders of jiu jitsu in Canada today; Prof. Britto’s life is packed with adventure and lessons learned from a lifetime dedicated to the art. Professor Britto came up through the competition circuit in Brazil at a time where the world championships were just gaining momentum in Brazil. Professor has competed and medaled globally in numerous gi and no gi competitions as well as in MMA. Tune in on Tuesday 10am PDT throughout July and August for a new episode each week! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:07 Getting to know Professor Jorge Britto 37:57 Culture Shock & The Warrior Mindset 49:56 Teaching in Canada & Forming the Jiu Jitsu for Life Association 59:13 The Journey Starts at Black Belt 01:02:08 The Grappling Industry, Olympics & more 01:22:22 Cross Training & Nutrition 01:28:56 Final Thoughts Season 2 of The Grappling Monthly Podcast is brought to you by Red Shield Supplements. For more info visit: www.redshieldsupplements.com #jiujitsulifestyle #bjjpodcast #jiujitsu #bjj #podcast #toronto #torontobjj #etobicoke #etobicokebjj #jiujitsu4life #canada Episode 2, we will share a discussion Professor Jean-Simon Maurice. Professor Jean-Simon is a black belt in both Judo and BJJ as well as a partner at @BaitApparel. This conversation ranges from the differences in judo and jiu jitsu competition, how it feels to take the leap of faith and start a business centered on the arts they love, and so much more. Episode 3, we will sit with Professor Éric Nadon of Torus BJJ. Éric has dedicated his life to the pursuit of martial arts and physical performance. Now in Carleton Place Ontario, we talk with prof. Éric about the sacrifices he made to train and compete with the best, to perfect his craft, and to open his own school. Episode 4 will be a conversation with Professor Chris Rossi. Prof. Chris has a literal lifetime of experience in the martial arts as well as an approach to learning and teaching which is unique. Now leading Rossi BJJ & Kickboxing in Templeton Québec, Chris is also part founder of Red Shield Supplements, a 100% Canadian-made human performance enhancing natural product line that includes pre-workout, post workout, and intra workout products to increase your potential. In Episode 5 we will move to Montreal to meet with Prof. Peninha. Originally from Brasilia in Brazil, Prof. Peninha is a master of capoeira and a fourth degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with a wealth of lived experience in Brazil, the US, and Canada which he shares with passion and dedication every day on the mats and in the capoeira Roda. Lastly, the Season 2 finale, Episode 6, is with Professor Daniel Guillemette. A pioneer in the grappling arts in the National Capital Region, Professor Dan brings approximately 40 years of martial arts experience and has helped train and coach countless successful bjj and mma athletes in and around Ottawa and Gatineau. Dan is the founder and Head Instructor at Arts Martiaux Evolution in Gatineau, Qc. A special shoutout to Red Shield Supplements, our official sponsor of The Grappling Monthly Podcast Season 2. Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an update!