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Its often been pointed out that the missing link in West Africa's MMA scene is a strong enough grappling base with an emphasis on wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Nest Naija BJJ, is a school in Lagos, Nigeria, which is spearheading a movement to fortify the region's grappling foundation with a strong focus on wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
From their humble beginnings to their current status as pioneers in the field, hear firsthand accounts from the minds behind this innovative venture.
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Chapters/Sections:
00:00-GAMMA Organizes Training for Referees and Judges
2:58-Intro
04:33-The History behind Nigeria's First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School
06:33-What is Rebirth Era Martial Arts?
09:01-Kelevra speaks on the Level of Striking in MMA in Nigeria
13:28-Access to high level striking competition in Lagos
15:56-Access to BJJ compeitition
20:24-BJJ is the missing link to MMA and Martial Arts in Nigeria
22:00-How have people in Lagos taken to training for BJJ?
26:59-Running a BJJ School & Business in Nigeria
32:00-Staying in love with combat sports
34:27-Getting a Black Belt Instructor from Brazil to Move Down to Nigeria
39:45-Fan question, how would Brazilian Jiu Jitsu improve the avergae Nigerian's mindset?
46:58-End Credits
Title: "Meet Bimysola '@soladalion' Attobra: Rising MMA Star with a Rich African Heritage"
Description:
Join us on Combat Culture Africa as we introduce Bimysola "@soladalion" Attobra, a promising MMA athlete representing his African roots on the professional stage in the US. With a lineage spanning Nigeria, the Ivory Coast, and Ghana, Bimysola brings a unique cultural perspective to the octagon.
Inspired by the legendary Jon Jones, Bimysola's journey into MMA began with a passion for wrestling. At just 25 years old, he is poised for a bright future in the sport. Tune in to our podcast to hear more about his story and his aspirations.
Follow Combat Culture Africa on YouTube for the full episode and catch us live every Sunday at 10 am GMT+1 for insights into African combat sports. Don't forget to like, share, and engage with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @CombatCultureAfrica, @TheNigerianNerd and @Young_Jollof. Send us your questions for future shows via DM or email at [email protected]. Support our podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/thenigeriannerd.
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The podcast returns today, Sunday 10am(Nigerian time, GMT+1).
Oche, Mayo, Chidi & Skelly reflect on a very successful Rox Fight Night 4 in Abuja on May 15. 4 fights, a packed house and a fantastic showcase of the up-and-coming combat sports talent in Abuja. The guys also reflect on Charles Oliveira's ascent to the pinnacle of the UFC Lightweight division at UFC 262.
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The guys welcome special guest Machine Gun Shegz to discuss his progression as a practitioner of martial arts in Nigeria, his experiences as a member of the inaugural cast of African Knockout, his thoughts on how martial arts can grow in Nigeria and his plans for the future.
The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.