Professional Grappling, Pioneering Strength Training in BJJ, The Illusion of going ”All Out”-WSBB#70
Dante Leon is an accomplished Canadian grappler as well as a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Leon is widely recognized as one of the most talented athletes of his generation, a reputation earned while competing in the lower belt divisions of BJJ when he earned titles at important tournaments in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) circuit, a level of success he was able to repeat as a professional competitor. Dante is - 2x Black Belt World Champion Currently #3 at 170lbs in the World ADCC bronze medalist Follow Dante - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danteleonbjj/ https://www.instagram.com/adamasjiujitsutoledo/ Check Out Dante Competing at The Tower BJJ Grand Prix May 6th 2023 https://www.instagram.com/thetowerbjj/ Check Out Our Links - https://linktr.ee/WestsideBarbell 00:00 Intro00:21 We're in00:26 The Rise of Professional Grappling & it's training evolution#20:20 Coming From A Small Town22:19 How Dante is Coached, Being a Student of Strength29:27 The Benefits of Strength Training, Training General To Be Specific38:07 The Advantages of Being Athletic and Skillful45:56 The Illusion of Going "All Out, All The Time"49:24 Being an Athlete and a Coach, Passing on Information54:42 The Path For A Professional Grappler1:01:44 Analyzing Tape, The Benefits of Good Information1:05:28 Bodybuilding & The Pursuit of Perfection of Exercise Execution1:07:55 What You Should Avoid In Strength & Conditioning For BJJ1:11:02 From Studying Westside To Training At Westside1:26:54 - Outro