James Puopolo on teaching kids, Saulo/Xande/Lovato, turning pro and more [podcast]

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James Puopolo returns to OpenMatRadio! James is an American grappling standout representing Ribiero/Lovato. In this interview we discuss James' transition from full time school teacher to professional jiu jitsu competitor. James explains how he found the balance between work, home and competition. We discuss various educational and learning strategies borrowed from an eclectic range of disciplines including meditation, buddhism, wrestling and of course jiu jitsu. Learn what had to happen for James to say, “Now i’m a martial artist.” All this and much more on this week's episode.

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