The Difference Between a Casual and a BJJ Athlete | Alexandre Nascimento
My first podcast interview with a good friend and amazing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Referee, Biker, and social media personality - Alexandre Nascimento. We discuss his introduction to BJJ, career, moving to the UAE, Jiu Jitsu during corona times, and Refereeing one of the fastest growing martial arts in the world.--- Video Interview Available on YouTube ---Alexandre is a De La Riva and Soul BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt living and coaching in the United Arab Emirates as part of the UAE Jiu Jitsu Initiative for schools. With early beginnings in the South of Brazil, Porto Alegre, he interlaced his career as a pilot with his passion for Jiu Jitsu until, one day, fate intervened and brought his passion to the forefront of his life. He is also a world class and high ranked Referee of the sport, having refereed some of the most prestigious fights in the sport's history. Xande offers various courses and means of engaging with him and his knowledge.
