Mike Perez is an ATOS Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, high level competitor, and the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials +99 KG winner.
On this episode, Mike discusses his start in grappling, choosing to train at ATOS Jiu-Jitsu with Andre Galvao, the strategies Mike used against the bigger grappler at the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials, the main technique Mike avoids against bigger grapplers, why Mike chose to go up in weight to compete at the +99 kg division at ADCC West Coast trials, how to avoid getting crushed by the larger grappler, why Mike made the decision to stop drinking alcohol, the importance of making better lifestyle choices when you get into your 30's, dealing with nerves and pressure of competition, and Mike's pre-competition routine.
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