Mike Perez is an ATOS Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, high level competitor, and the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials +99 KG winner.

On this episode, Mike discusses his start in grappling, choosing to train at ATOS Jiu-Jitsu with Andre Galvao, the strategies Mike used against the bigger grappler at the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials, the main technique Mike avoids against bigger grapplers, why Mike chose to go up in weight to compete at the +99 kg division at ADCC West Coast trials, how to avoid getting crushed by the larger grappler, why Mike made the decision to stop drinking alcohol, the importance of making better lifestyle choices when you get into your 30’s, dealing with nerves and pressure of competition, and Mike's pre-competition routine.

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene answer some listener questions.

1. What is one thing that all great competitors do?
2. How to deal with a coach who acts like a “needy ex”?
3. Should you compete in the Adult or Masters division as a 35 year old hobbyist?
4. What is the proper etiquette for rolling with a disabled grappler?
5. How to improve in BJJ with an unpredictable and sometimes limited training schedule?

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss some key takeaways from the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials.

We discuss how several former trials losers became trials winners in 2024, how to best prepare for ADCC trials, why there is no “meta,” the importance of sticking to your style and game plan, the main differences between the ADCC trials from 2018 to 2024, most competitors are competing with injuries, if belt rank matters at high level competitions, the importance of being in shape, why you should focus on the “verb” instead of the “noun,” how to make the “no points” part of the ADCC match more exciting, and sticking with your winning strategy.

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