Why do people quit jiu-jitsu? Professor Rodrigo Freitas on The Grappling Monthly Podcast

A lot of beginners do not struggle in jiu-jitsu because they are untalented. They struggle because they go too hard, too soon, and never learn how to pace themselves. In this episode of The Grappling Monthly Podcast, Rodrigo Freitas talks about growing up in Brazil, discovering jiu-jitsu through the early UFC, competing for years at a high level, moving to the United States without speaking English, and building InSpirit Jiu-Jitsu in the greater Los Angeles area. We also get into longevity, discipline, opening an academy, balancing competition with business, how to introduce beginners to training safely, and why consistency matters more than intensity for most people. About Rodrigo Freitas Rodrigo Freitas is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, longtime competitor, and academy owner based in Los Angeles. Originally from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, he trained from white to black belt under the same instructor, competed extensively in gi and no-gi, and now leads In Spirit Jiu Jitsu while continuing to teach and compete. Sponsors: Interested in sponsoring The Grappling Monthly Podcast? Email: grapplingmonthly@gmail.com