Professor Sam is a BJJ Black Belt, an SBJJIF Masters 1 World Champion, Professional MMA fighter, Former Police Officer, Bodyguard and Author. We talk about his transition from Football to BJJ, his time spent teaching Jiu-Jitsu in Abu Dhabi and what it is like being one of rapper Lil Wayne’s body guards. Click “Read More” for show notes!

SHOW NOTES :

• Leaving Football behind / Intro to BJJ

• A breakdown of his game

• Frustrating BJJ styles to deal with

• Dealing with the Spider Guard

• The importance of control positions for self defense and Law Enforcement

• Law Enforcement Tactics

• The negative opinions the public has of the Police and how BJJ can help that

• His craziest Police story / Dealing with an attacker who is on drugs

• His experiences teaching in the United Arab Emirates

• His books on BJJ / Writing as a healthy outlet

• Ryan and Sam get sidetracked by movies and professional wrestling of the 1980’s

• Training in Brazil

• Transitioning int0 MMA / being honest with yourself

• Winning a World title

• Preparing for competition

• Advice for new competitors

• His experiences being a bodyguard for Lil Wayne, Nicki Manaj and Juvenile

•  Personal safety services

• The recent shooting in Ft. Lauderdale