Westside Barbell

Professional Grappling, Pioneering Strength Training in BJJ, The Illusion of going ”All Out”-WSBB#70


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Dante Leon is an accomplished Canadian grappler as well as a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu,  Leon is widely recognized as one of the most talented athletes of his generation, a reputation earned while competing in the lower belt divisions of BJJ when he earned titles at important tournaments in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) circuit, a level of success he was able to repeat as a professional competitor.

Dante is - 

2x Black Belt World Champion

Currently #3 at 170lbs in the World

ADCC bronze medalist

Follow Dante -

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/danteleonbjj/

https://www.instagram.com/adamasjiujitsutoledo/

Check Out Dante Competing at The Tower BJJ Grand Prix May 6th 2023

https://www.instagram.com/thetowerbjj/

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00:00 Intro

00:21 We're in
00:26 The Rise of Professional Grappling & it's training evolution#
20:20 Coming From A Small Town
22:19 How Dante is Coached, Being a Student of Strength
29:27 The Benefits of Strength Training, Training General To Be Specific
38:07 The Advantages of Being Athletic and Skillful
45:56 The Illusion of Going "All Out, All The Time"
49:24 Being an Athlete and a Coach, Passing on Information
54:42 The Path For A Professional Grappler
1:01:44 Analyzing Tape, The Benefits of Good Information
1:05:28 Bodybuilding & The Pursuit of Perfection of Exercise Execution
1:07:55 What You Should Avoid In Strength & Conditioning For BJJ
1:11:02 From Studying Westside To Training At Westside
1:26:54 - Outro

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