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