
Originally Posted by
NotReady
My understanding is that Geo reached black belt very quickly. What sort of training methods and philosophies helped him do this?
I have heard Eddie talk on his podcast about how Geo's skills from breakdancing and his innate athletic abilities helped his transition into martial arts, but obviously a lot of hard work went into it as well.
Thanks,
Brendan
Above all else, he's extremely competitive. Having stayed at his place training with him for a few months leading up to EBI 1, that's the main thing that stood out as a key to his BJJ success if you want to find one. He's just super hungry.
If somehow you find a way to get the better of him in a roll, guaranteed he will prompt you to roll with him again the next round. And again and again, until he figures you out and gets the better of you. That's not to paint him as a confrontational ego centric type though. He'll push you and himself in the best of ways, he has a super respectful / easy going personality past his competitive side.