Jean “Dalua” Cartagena is a Black Belt from Puerto Rico who is a very active competitor and a respected instructor. He talks about the Jiu-jitsu scene in Puerto Rico, Gi vs No-Gi, using athleticism intelligently and conditioning for BJJ. Click “read more” for show notes!
Show Notes:
* His origins
* The common lineages in Puerto Rico
* Training for MMA withJorge Riviera
* How speaking Spanish has helped him build his academy in Texas
* His combination of styles
* Gi vs No-Gi
* Winning Pan Ams
* leg Locks
* His first competition
* Jiu-Jitsu’s growth in Puerto Rico
* Sponsorship in BJJ
* Carlson Gracie Jr
* His grappling style
* Using athleticism intelligently
* The Omoplata / Triangle combination
* Conditioning for BJJ
* The benefits of swimming / water training for Jiu-Jitsu
* How he likes to teach
* Learning from his students
* How Jiu-Jitsu has helped him in life
* Life as an academy owner
* Fundamentals for beginners
* The value of an instructor who competes or who competed before
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