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Ep. 247: The Importance of Wrestling, feat. Anthony Birchak

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August 28, 2023 · 1:03:33 · E247

This week we're joined by Anthony "El Toro" Birchak! Anthony is a UFC, Bellator, and Rizin MMA veteran, as well as a BJJ black belt under Casey Halstead. In this episode, Anthony draws on his wrestling background to explain the importance of wrestling, both mentally and technically, in Jiu-Jitsu.

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