Summary of The Truth™ Podcast Episode 71: Nicky Rodriguez "The Black Belt Slayer"

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In this episode of the "Truth" podcast, black belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter Nicky Rodriguez discusses his journey to the sport, his training and competing experiences, and his thoughts on bodybuilding and steroids in martial arts. He provides advice for aspiring grapplers, emphasizing the importance of having a good foundation.

  • 00:00:00 Nikki Rod is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a former wrestler who recently competed in the ADCC Brazilian World Championship. He talks about his journey to Jiu Jitsu, training and competing, his goals, and his thoughts on bodybuilding.
  • 00:05:00 Nicky Rodriguez, a black belt in Jiu Jitsu, competed in the West West Coast trials in Burbank, CA in order to make it to the 80cc division of the World Jiu Jitsu Championships. Rodriguez won the trials with eight months of Jiu Jitsu and then made it to the 80cc division of the World Jiu Jitsu Championships. At the competition, Rodriguez placed second with about a year and a half of Jiu Jitsu experience.
  • 00:10:00 In this episode of the "Truth" podcast, Nicky Rodriguez discusses his journey from blue belt to brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and his advice for aspiring grapplers. Rodriguez says that it is important to have a good foundation in order to excel in the sport, and notes that one must test for the right things in order to be considered a "true" martial artist. He also shares his thoughts on the use of steroids in martial arts.
  • 00:15:00 Nicky Rodriguez discusses how to train correctly to maximize results in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing the importance of having a good foundation. He talks about how to avoid getting "tempted" into taking on higher levels of competition, emphasizing the different levels of difficulty between Jiu-Jitsu matches and MMA fights.
  • 00:20:00 The video discusses how Gordon's best attribute is his ability to communicate with his students and how this helps them to be successful. It also covers Gordon's training techniques, which focus on keeping the opponent's body in a position where they cannot escape.
  • 00:25:00 Nicky Rodriguez discusses the mindset needed for success in wrestling and Jiu Jitsu tournaments. He notes that it is important to have confidence, have a clear mind, and stay calm under pressure. Rodriguez also points out that it is important to take breaks between matches to allow the body to rest and refuel.
  • 00:30:00 In this episode of "The Truth™ Podcast," host John Danaher discusses the logistics of competing in an unlimited number of matches, as well as the split between Gordon Ryan and fellow Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, Austin Askew. Danaher also reveals that Gordon is sponsored by Joe Rogan's Experience, and that the two have a mutual respect for each other.
  • 00:35:00 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that has gained in popularity in recent years, due in part to the influence of Joe Rogan. Rogan is a close friend of Eddie Bravo, one of the pioneers of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Rogan talks about his experience attending ADCC, which was a major event in the development of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He also discusses the popularity of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu among athletes and celebrities.
  • 00:40:00 In this podcast episode, Nicky Rodriguez discusses the difficulties of training with teammates in Puerto Rico, and how growing separate helped the team. He also discusses his experiences with Gordon Ryan and John Denver.
  • 00:45:00 The video discusses how the members of the BJJ team Nicky Rodriguez and John were once close, but eventually grew apart because Nicky and John moved to different cities. Nicky reflects on the experience and how it taught him to be more self- reliant and to rely on his peers for guidance.
  • 00:50:00 In this episode of "The Truth™ Podcast," Nicky Rodriguez discusses how he has become "the black belt Slayer." He talks about the gym he opened in Austin, how he chooses which athletes to train with, and how he prepares for fights.
  • 00:55:00 According to the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu guys in Santa Barbara, when a fight starts to get out of hand, the best strategy is to quickly end it before it progresses any further. This is often done by choking the opponent until they are too tired to fight back, and then humiliating them by taking their pants off in public.

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Nicky Rodriguez discusses his goals for the future, his training regimen, and his thoughts on the importance of endurance in a fight. He also talks about his favorite products and how he plans to improve his fitness.

  • 01:00:00 Nicky Rodriguez tells the story of an altercation he was involved in while in Santa Barbara. He explains that the other man was a professional fighter and that his friend did not want to fight. Rodriguez walks back in and separates the men, saving his friend from getting into a fight he may not have been able to win.
  • 01:05:00 The Truth podcast discusses the importance of endurance and how it can be the most important differentiator in a fight.
  • 01:10:00 In the 71st episode of "The Truth" podcast, Nicky Rodriguez discusses his thoughts on promotion to brown belt, his confidence heading into his final match against Gordon and his decision not to wear a rash guard against him.
  • 01:15:00 In this episode of the "Truth™" podcast, Nicky Rodriguez discusses his techniques and how he compares to other Jiu Jitsu practitioners. He also talks about his goals for the next two years and how he hopes to improve his grappling skills.
  • 01:20:00 Nicky Rodriguez discusses his goals for winning five weight classes at the Olympics and changing any competitive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu rule. He also discusses his favorite products and how often he trains.
  • 01:25:00 Nicky Rodriguez discusses his favorite flavors and how he enjoys watching Jen's journey to success. He also discusses his upcoming workout and how he plans to improve his fitness.

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