#87 Thomas Lisboa: The Light Feather Phenom from Sao Paulo, talks what it takes to win at World Championships.
From Bulletproof For BJJ
Ever had your butt kicked by a light weight? Thomas Lisboa is a an Alliance Blackbelt under Fabio Gurgel, World Champion Silver medalist and one of the top competitors in the light feather weight category. JT and Thomas go deep on the following:
- What it takes to be the best- Why drilling is important- Training under Marcelo Garcia- The Importance of SnC for BJJ- Coaching at Alliance Vancouver If you want to know more about what is required to perform at the highest level while being one of the lightest people on the mat this episodes has plenty of gems and insights for the any BJJ player.
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