This week we bring you an interview with BJJ 5th degree black belt, Renato Tavares. Renato has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 1974, thats 40 years!!
Renato talks to us about:
-Importance of having strong fundamentals
-Comparing BJJ to life- He breaks down the different belt colors to different stages in life
-A story about when he moved gyms and ended up loosing $40,000 and training in his garage. Now today he has his successful gym with many students and 17 schools in his association.
-Advice on competing for the first time. He recommends doing a few smaller tournaments before doing larger ones. Renato actually does some "in school" tournaments to give his students practice at competing.
-The belt promotion requirements that have been set by the IBJJF. This has become a big topic in BJJ, Renato helps clear up some confusion about the belt system.
-Setting goals, he gives several tips on how to set goals and meet them.
-He takes us through his warm up routine.
-He shares some of his most happy moments in his BJJ life.
Quote of the week: This week we have a one word mantra "Go". We talk to Jason Bircher from KCBJJ, and he explains how this simple mantra has helped him with his training. Jason is a black belt under Renato Tavares, and we are fortunate to match him up with our interview with Master Tavares.
