Gui Valente is the cofounder of the famed “Valente Brothers Jiu-Jitsu Studio.” He explains how jiu-jitsu not only teaches you to defend yourself, but it also sharpens your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
2:50 – Jiu-jitsu has roots from the Samurai warrior.
5:15 – When should a child start training?
9:15 – Holistic jiu-jitsu vs. tournament jiu-jitsu.
13:00 – Never allow someone’s words to control you.
15:10 – How the Valente brothers leaned on their martial arts training to grieve their father.
17:45 – Gui explains his 7-5-3 code of mind, body, and spirit.
22:30 – Their system of martial arts is based on reflex development.
23:40 – The top mental benefits of jiu-jitsu training.
28:00 – How jiu-jitsu helps you protect yourself if you’re attacked.
33:00 – Why we should always think about gratitude.