Welcome to episode 71! We are over at Apperly Bridge where we caught up with Victor Estima, a fourth-degree black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr.. Alongside his brother Braulio Estima, he was developed under the guidance of Ze Radiola in Brazil.

Victor has competed — and claimed titles — at the very highest level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with major victories across the European, Pan-American, and World Championships.

The conversation covers the journey and development of Jiu-Jitsu in the UK, the value of Jiu-Jitsu in society, the impact of Jiu-Jitsu on communities, mistakes preventing longevity in Jiu-Jitsu, safety and training with heel hooks, and balancing the desire for taps with safety and control. The key takeaways include the concept of Jiu-Jitsu as a service and the importance of safety and longevity in Jiu-Jitsu. The conversation delves into the importance of Jiu-Jitsu foundations over trends, emphasizing the need for a complete and authentic approach to learning and teaching. It also explores the impact of social media on Jiu-Jitsu trends, the importance of authenticity and credibility in Jiu-Jitsu instruction, and the challenges of navigating conflicting views in the Jiu-Jitsu community. Additionally, it highlights the principle-led approach to Jiu-Jitsu techniques and the significance of self-defense and guard domination in Jiu-Jitsu training.

Takeaways

• Jiu-Jitsu as a Service
• Safety and Longevity in Jiu-Jitsu Foundations Over Trends
• Authenticity in Teaching

Chapters

• 00:00 Balancing the Desire for Taps with Safety and Control
• 26:12 Teaching Fundamental Jiu-Jitsu to New Students
• 31:21 Authenticity and Credibility in Jiu-Jitsu Instruction
• 39:08 Principle-Led Approach to Jiu-Jitsu Techniques