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Send us a textKenny Baker is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) under Gordo Europe BJJ, Co-Founder/Owner and Head Coach at Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth, UK.Kenny is a lifelong Martial Artist who has dedicated 20 years to BJJ and has trained under the late Karl Tanswell, Renzo Gracie, John Danaher and Braulio Estima. He is a longtime friend and training partner of UFC fighter, Gunnar Nelson. At the time of writing, Kenny has over 200 students, including 4 black belts and countless brown, purple and blue belts.Expect to get the everyday perspective on what BJJ is, it's effectiveness in competition against other martial arts, what it takes to be at an elite level, how it benefit you as a man, a bit of banter and much more...Extra Stuff:Check out Flo Martial Arts website - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.ukDrop by for a Coffee... https://www.instagram.com/flocoffeeshopFlo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flomartialarts Flo's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flomartialartsFancy Competing? Check out the Devon Open - https://www.devonbjjopen.com00:00 Intro03:45 The Early Days10:03 What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu13:12 Bursting the Ego Bubble18:14 So Much More to Martial Arts25:51 Not Everyone Can Be a Black Belt32:09 Training under Karl Tanswell35:10 Training at Renzo’s in New York44:12 Getting the Black Belt47:31 Competition History52:35 Competition Isn’t Reality54:49 Steroids in BJJ01:02:27 Injuries & Physios01:09:53 How to Avoid injuries 01:18:18 Running the Funny Farm01:24:07 Best Submission & Position♫ Follow Ravens RockSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ddr2...#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #mma Need a chat? Here's some options 👉 https://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helpGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/theeverydayperspectiveSponsors: Want to be tell us what guests and questions we should go with? Support us by joining our exclusive community of 'Everyday Black Belt' on https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective Need a new Gi or Rash guard? Check out our partner, Tatami for the best gear in the game! https://www.tatamifightwear.com/?rfsn=8011858.0f3a82 Need help staying healthy and in shape around a busy life? We provide simple, practical, long-term health and fitness solutions that fit around a busy, regular life! Drop us a DM at https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayfitnessguys Stay Clean, Fight Dirty with Mr Bassett's Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY for 10% off Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk Or, Drop by for a Coffee... https://www.instagram.com/flocoffeeshop
