Nathan Mendelsohn joins the show to talk about training in Brazil, learning Portuguese and structuring a kids class. He also talks about competition preparation and his new Hip Hop album Kimura Trap Vol 1 featuring the hit single “No G in a Gi”. Click “read more” for listening options and show notes!
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SHOW NOTES:
- Origins
- Moving from striking arts to grappling
- Waiting periods for rolling
- The importance of being a good guide as an instructor
- Positional drilling
- His kids class format
- His advice to parents to prevent overloading their kids
- Dealing with difficult parents of kid students
- Competition mindset for kids
- Avoiding “people pleasing” as an academy owner
- Training in Brazil
- Learning Portuguese
- Training in the US compared to Brazil
- Rolling with black belts
- The Pummel
- Becoming a Hip-Hop artist
- Grip breaking and patience
- The importance of imposing your game
- Developing a mantra
- Managing nerves
- Etiquette when visiting other schools
- Goals for 2020
