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The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod

Ricardo Castaneda is a purple belt that runs the website Jiu-Jitology.com.  He has a unique perspective about BJJ and training that we are sure you will find interesting and beneficial.  You can find Ricardo training at Gracie Barra South Austin.

We talk about:

• His start to BJJ
• How BJJ has helped him off of the mat
• How he uses his psychology background to benefit his BJJ
• Dealing with anxiety
• Mental health and BJJ the good and the bad
• The mindset of a new student
• Controlling your heart rate and breathing rate to learn better
• The John Wayne Sweep and how he learned it
• How to start basic meditation
• Training while injured

Ricardo's Links:

• Natural Stacks Use the discount code RICARDOP for 15% off
• Jiu-Jitology.com
• Jiu-Jitology Facebook Page

Quote of the week: “The difference between someone who is in shape, and someone who is not in shape, is the individual who is in shape works out even when they do not want to.” Unknown

Article of the week: "The exercise that predicts your DEATH: Struggling with 'sitting-rising test' means you're 5 times more likely to die early" http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

Byron's Grilled cheese cooking fail

Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast