I'm excited to have Richard Bresler as our latest guest. Richard is a sixth-degree jiu-jitsu black belt and the author of "Worth Defending".Richard is widely recognized as the first American student of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and worked closely with Rorion Gracie for almost twenty years. He played an essential role in growing Jiu-Jitsu through the Gracie Garages, the Gracie Academy, and the early days of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Richard was also one of the first Americans to earn a teaching certificate through the original Instructor Certification Program at the Gracie Academy and to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In our conversation, Richard shares his experiences learning from the Gracie family and his passion for Jiu-Jitsu. We dive deep into his book, "Worth Defending," which tells the story of his 40+ year involvement with the Gracie family.

Links:

https://richardbresler.com/

Worth Defending book https://a.co/d/h0V8onY

https://www.instagram.com/richard_bresler/

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