Rafael Lovato Jr makes his 3rd appearance on the show to talk about his recent health diagnosis, returning to BJJ competition, how MMA has influenced his Jiu-Jitsu and his thoughts on the leg lock game. He also goes deep on guard passing concepts! Click “read more” for listening options and show notes!
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SHOW NOTES:
- Update on his health
- Discovering his condition
- Fighting through Cavernoma
- Advice for working through hard times
- His newfound purpose
- His plans for a book
- Returning to Jiu-Jitsu competition
- Why he loves the gi
- Finding opponents
- Imposing his game on opponents
- How MMA has influenced his Jiu-Jitsu
- The Pummel
- Guard passing concepts
- Gi and No-Gi passing
- His BJJ Fanatics instructional
- His thoughts on the leg lock game
- Why he feels the gi helps with no-gi
- Advice for facing big names in competition
- Major goals for 2020