Quote:
"If you are not comfortable to deal with an opponent 50 lbs heavier than you, there is something wrong with your Jiu Jitsu." ~Master Rickson Gracie
Interview
Dave Kama
In this episode Marty speaks with professor Dave Kama. Dave Kama, 5th degree Rickson Gracie black belt and head of Kama Jiu Jitsu, is one of the very few people to have trained under Master Rickson and have all his belts awarded to him by Rickson, blue belt through black belt. Dave Kama also #2 of the “Dirty Dozen”, a moniker given to the first 12 non-Brazilians to earn the coveted black belt.
In this interview he discusses his start in BJJ, the early days in Rorion Gracie’s garage, challenge matches, training with Rickson, starting his own academy, the importance of finding the right teacher for your style of learning, what new practitioners should focus on, his thoughts on older practitioner training, and more!
Upcoming seminar at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kentucky:
Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Audio clip of "This ONE SIMPLE Secret Will Completely CHANGE YOUR LIFE Today!" by Navy Seal William McRaven
In this episode Marty speaks with professor Dave Kama. Dave Kama, 5th degree Rickson Gracie black belt and head of Kama Jiu Jitsu, is one of the very few people to have trained under Master Rickson and have all his belts awarded to him by Rickson, blue belt through black belt. Dave Kama also #2 of the “Dirty Dozen”, a moniker given to the first 12 non-Brazilians to earn the coveted black belt.
In this interview he discusses his start in BJJ, the early days in Rorion Gracie’s garage, challenge matches, training with Rickson, starting his own academy, the importance of finding the right teacher for your style of learning, what new practitioners should focus on, his thoughts on older practitioner training, and more!
Upcoming seminar at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kentucky:
Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Audio clip of "This ONE SIMPLE Secret Will Completely CHANGE YOUR LIFE Today!" by Navy Seal William McRaven