How Pierre-Olivier Leclerc Became A High Level Grappler, Black Belt & Coach | BEYOND THE CAGE EP. 34
Description
Today on Beyond The Cage, high level grappler and newly minted black belt, Pierre-Olivier Leclerc discusses the ins and outs of jiu-jitsu, his tutelage under John Danaher, jiu-jitsu competition and coaching.
Beyond The Cage is a weekly podcast hosted by Gabe Benchimol & Jamie Mancini where they interview guests in the combat sports world across the planet.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:32 The Basic Mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu
5:10 Beauty of Jiu-Jitsu
9:14 The Focus For White Belts
14:22 How Quick P-O Learned The Techniques
15:58 Your First Competition
18:53 Coaching & Seminars Abroad
22:32 The Return of Amateur Jiu-Jitsu Competitions in Quebec
27:32 Current Personal Goals
29:17 What Makes John Danaher So Special
32:43 How to Find Your Style
35:58 Key Figures In The Grappling World
38:24 Pros and Cons of Different Jiu-Jitsu Competition Formats
41:40 Nicky Rodriguez's Clean Test & PEDs
46:48 The Decline of Gi and The Rise of No-Gi Competition
48:43 Looking Beyond Your Current Gym
49:15 ADCC 2024
54:18 The McDojo Effect
56:32 The Lucrativeness of Jiu-Jitsu Instructionals
59:50 Teaching & Starting Up Own Gym
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