Fighters Drinking Coffee
Fighters Drinking Coffee
Scott and Mike
(Ep 15) Adapt and Overcome: The RJ Nealon Story
54 minutes Posted Jun 10, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Welcome to Fighters Drinking Coffee
The Jiu-Jitsu Journey Begins
A Break from Training
College and Athletic Life
The COVID Impact
Competitive Comeback
Adapting to Rule Sets
Analyzing Matches
Coaching Matters
European vs. US Adaptive Divisions
Embracing Challenges
Acknowledgements and Future Goals
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Welcome to another episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee where today we sit down with the remarkable RJ Nealon, a world silver medalist in Jiu-Jitsu and a sports journalist for Special Olympics North America. RJ shares his inspiring journey from being captivated by the UFC to pursuing competitive Jiu-Jitsu despite his cerebral palsy. Through dedication and strategic adaptability, RJ discusses his competition experiences, training strategies, and the importance of adaptive sports. Not only does he provide insights into his personal growth and achievements in the sport, but he also highlights the significance of supportive coaching and creating inclusive opportunities for all athletes.

To follow RJ or request a seminar check him out on instagram: @the_one_handed_bandit_bjj

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