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BJJ's Ego Problem (Why a 5x World Champ Stopped Trying to Win Every Round)

BJJ's Ego Problem (Why a 5x World Champ Stopped Trying to Win Every Round)

From Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics

July 1, 2026

Do you walk off the mat frustrated every single time you lose a round in training... like it somehow means you are not good enough?

In this video, 5x World Champion Bernardo Faria explains why, the older he gets, the less he cares about winning every round in the gym, and why letting your ego decide how you train is one of the fastest ways to break your body and stall your jiu-jitsu. He talks about shifting your goal from "win today" to longevity, checking your ego, and training in a way that keeps you on the mats for decades, not months.

If you tie your self-worth to tapping everyone in the room, this one is for you.

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