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🎙 ChatGBT – Ep 20: Coach Nico & his BJJ Journey

🎙 ChatGBT – Ep 20: Coach Nico & his BJJ Journey

From Gracie Barra Tooting

May 21, 2026

In Episode 20 of the podcast, we sit down with Gracie Barra Tooting Coach Nico — a purple belt, regular international competitor, and one of the academy’s standout No-Gi specialists.
Nico shares his journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, from his early days training alongside Professor Tom in West Kensington as a white belt, to becoming the high-level athlete and coach he is today.
This episode dives into:

His early experiences in BJJ and progression through the ranks
Competing internationally and what it takes to perform at that level
Lessons learned from years on the mats
The mindset needed to stay consistent and keep improving

This is an honest and insightful look into the journey of a dedicated grappler — perfect for anyone training BJJ or thinking about stepping onto the mats.
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