Karel “Silverfox” Pravec is a highly respected instructor. He talks about the early days of BJJ in the US, dead ends to avoid in training and staying ahead of younger opponents as a middle aged practitioner. He also gives insight to his water training. Click “read more” for show notes!

SHOW NOTES:

• Origins
• How his family ended up in NY
• Adapting to life in the US as a young immigrant
• Craig Kukuk
• Renzo Gracie and the early days of his academy
• The Pummel
• Staying a step ahead of younger athletic guys as a “middle aged scrawny guy”
• Water training for BJJ
• Competing in the adult division after 40
• Triggers and momentum
• Why he loves Omoplatas
• Fluid BJJ
• Dead ends to avoid in your training
• The journey never ends