In this engaging conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his journey through the world of Jiu-Jitsu, reflecting on his early days, the evolution of the sport, and the importance of confidence in training. He discusses his most memorable matches, the underdog mentality, and the significance of safety in training. He also delves into his philosophy on teaching, the impact of social media, and his aspirations for the future, including guiding his son in the sport. The conversation concludes with a light-hearted story about how he earned his nickname, "The Grill."
Here is The RŌL Radio with a man who has a dozen instructionals on BJJ Fanatics, the one and only Bill “The Grill” Cooper.
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Episode Highlights:
2:28 Revisiting the Old Days
7:21 Bill’s Path
11:10 Always Searching for the Submission
16:33 The Underdog Mentality
21:14 Bill’s Memorable Matches
27:11 Why Bill Started
33:46 Crazy Training and Competition Days
40:19 Training Safely
45:54 At the Worlds with Legends
48:21 Why Bill Still Does It
51:18 Information Overload
58:49 Becoming The Grill
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