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Send us a textBrazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It is a grappling-based combat sport that emphasizes techniques for taking an opponent to the ground and then applying joint locks and chokes to force them to submit.BJJ is also a popular competitive sport with its own set of rules and regulations. Competitions are held at various levels, from local tournaments to international championships, and athletes are ranked according to their skill level and experience.Training in BJJ typically involves a combination of drilling and sparring, with practitioners learning and practicing techniques in a controlled environment before testing their skills in live matches. It is a physically demanding sport that requires a high level of fitness and conditioning, as well as mental discipline and focus.Ricky Bellingham is a servicing Lance Corporal in the British Army with Elite Sport status which before suffering injury, allowed him to train and compete full-time as a BJJ athlete. In this time, Ricky has competed in over a hundred BJJ matches and has suffered a number of injuries. He currently competes at Brown Belt Masters 2 and has podiumed at the Masters Worlds and Europeon Championships.Expect to get the everyday perspective on life in the British Army, the price of being a full time athlete, how to methodically develop a BJJ game, competition tactics, injury psychology and much more...Extra Stuff:Check Out Ricky on: https://instagram.com/ricky_bell_bjj00:00 Intro02:40 Upbringing & Military Career11:52 First Experience with BJJ17:52 Army Sponsorship & Training27:25 Full Time Training Split31:37 Nutrition & Longevity37:13 15 Years Training in 5 Years45:07 Importance of Family Support50:45 Purposeful, Focused Training01:02:45 How To Structure a Game01:12:46 Competition Training Programme01:21:36 Competition & Tactics01:30:11 Competition Day01:38:12 The Silver Lining of Injuries01:49:59 Goal & Future Plans#mentalhealth #bjj #bjjlifestyle #armyNeed a chat? Here's some options 👇https://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helphttps://andysmanclub.co.ukGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/theeverydayperspectivemSponsors: 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
