Gordon Ryan and Roger Gracie had an opportunity to roll together in Austin, Texas; where the Gracie came in order to record a podcast episode with Lex Fridman.
Ryan wrote about the awesome experience extensively… And also posted a picture of getting “promoted” to blue belt by Roger:
After some hard rounds in the gi today Roger decided it was time for a blue belt. Happy to be promoted by someone of this caliber. On to the next step.
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Coach John Danaher, on the other side, revealed what Roger Gracie and Lex Fridman spoke about… And it seems like the upcoming podcast episode will be full of golden nuggets:
Lex asked Roger about both technical and psychological aspects of Rogers approach to competitive Jiu-Jitsu…
His preference for mounted pins over other control positions and then a fascinating discussion of his legendary second match with arch rival Buchecha; and using that as a vehicle to express Roger’s thoughts of confidence and focus.They also discuss Rogers disdain for tactics and strategy and the path to technical mastery that defined his career.
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Attack Top Position With Systematic Strategy and Technique From 10-Time World Champion and Grappling Legend Roger Gracie’s Master Class On Side Control Dominance.
- Learn the side control techniques that Roger Gracie used in competition, packed with details from one of the world’s most knowledgeable grapplers.
- Roger Gracie is one of the most respected and successful black belt competitors of all time, and dominated elite grapplers with precision technique.
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