In this episode, BJJ World Champion Gabriel Sousa walks us through his incredible journey from the streets of Fortaleza, Brazil to the grandest stages in the sport of BJJ. His journey shows the toughness and discipline that is demanded of a world champion. Fortunately for us, we were able to get the inside scoop of what he had to endure to get to where he is today. 

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12:39 Why he started BJJ

18:36 When he realized he wanted to do BJJ for the rest of his life

19:50 The BJJ scene in Fortaleza

25:05 The moment he realized BJJ will take him out of the Favella

28:35 Training in Favella vs USA

32:39 The Brazillian Nationals

33:16 Why Brazil Nationals is the toughest tournament for colored belts

36:20 Mysterious woman who helped him get VISA

46:12 IBBJF World’s first time

47:34 Shift to US training

52:30 Happiness travelling the world

57:38 Setbacks throughout career

1:09:56 Shift in focus to No-Gi

1:12:27 Favorite moment in his career

1:15:04 Fighting Mikey

1:23:34 What’s next; goals?

1:26:58 Importance of giving back

1:32:34 Advice to those trying to be a Black Belt in life