062 - Hanging with the "Big Boys" - Training w/ Nicolas Bontempo

A BJJ Marriage

How many people in your gym have competed before, and how many have had any MMA or kickboxing fights? This week we are joined by Nic Bontempo, a BJJ blue belt and Muay Thai practitioner with us at Fluid Jiu Jitsu. Nic fought a kickboxing fight the night before filming this episode with us and we dive into what it's like to step into the cage and put it all on the line.
Show Notes:
- Introducing Nic Bontempo
- Happy Mother's day - sorry we missed last week!
- IBJJF Chicago for Brenton Recap
- Recap of Bontempo's kickboxing fight
- Just because you're fighting doesn't mean life stops
- Biggest takeaways - "KICK"boxing, cardio, fighting off the back foot
- Competition prep course on Gentle Art Lifestyle - https://www.gentleartlifestyle.com/competitionprep
- One thing to win or lose but another to have the opportunity to compete and have the support of your team
- June 20th belt Ceremony announcement
- Joey Diehl's seminar
- Leg Locks for dummies on YouTube - https://youtu.be/1xAFbNGMoa8
- July 30th: Caged Grappling Championship
- Lots of events coming up for Fluid, watch your email!
- Nic Bontempo's timeline of Jiu Jitsu
- Remembering Mike Hernandez

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