On this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee, host interview Dimitri Chrisos about his journey as an academy owner and third-degree black belt, and the creation and growth of Copa Virginia.
They discuss tournament logistics, Smoothcomp adoption, clean venues, weight and rule standards, the popular advanced no‑gi cash division, and an apprenticeship program for new tournament organizers.
Listen for practical insights on running organized events, supporting the local grappling community, and where to find more information about Copa and Dimitri’s academy.
Find out more about COPA Virginia and their apprentice program at their website: https://www.copa-bjj.com/
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