On today's episode of the North Florida Wrestling Show, we dive into the world of wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with two incredible guests.
Our first guest is Marcello Alcantar, a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy and the owner of the Panda Wrestling Alliance, a wrestling academy that also teaches Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Marcello is a 3rd degree Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Pedro Sauer and owns three affiliate schools in Florida teaching Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling.
Our second guest is Wes Lumpkin, a BJJ black belt and former state champion wrestler from Georgia, who is the owner of the Gulf Coast Grappling Academy. Wes has been grappling for over 20 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
Together, Wes and Marcello will discuss the similarities and differences between wrestling and BJJ, how they complement each other, and the benefits of incorporating wrestling techniques into BJJ training. They will also share personal anecdotes and experiences on how wrestling and BJJ have worked well together in their grappling journeys, and provide tips and advice for wrestlers and BJJ practitioners looking to explore the synergy between these two disciplines.
