Explosion Four: School of Hard Knocks

BJJ Grenade Podcast Show

BJJ Grenade Podcast Show sits down with our guest Shane Zeringue, Head Instructor of True Jiu-Jitsu Academy | BJJ REVOLUTION TEAM ⚡️ Round Rock, TX, Shane bares his soul to have a raw conversation about growing up in south Texas and the emergences of Jiu-Jitsu in TX. We get his take on drilling vs rolling, his views on what makes a black belt, and a hella of a lot more! Shane Zeringue Awarded the rank of Black Belt in January 2014, Professor Shane began his Jiu-Jitsu journey in 1996 when there were no Jiu-Jitsu academies nearby and he had to learn on his own. Through books, instructional videos, and dedication he practiced the art. He tested himself through competition and was very successful. As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grew, he found Revolution Dojo in Houston, TX and regularly traveled there to further learn and improve. Throughout the years he trained in several martial arts, however, his passion stayed with traditional BJJ. His journey came with new rewards when he began to teach in 2000. In 2009 he moved to the Austin area for the great opportunities it held for his family and continued to teach while maintaining a relationship with his Instructors and Mentors. In 2015 he once again united with his original team. With a focus on teaching the evolving sport of Jiu-Jitsu, he emphasizes to students the importance of the Basics. He continues to compete when possible and was most recently awarded a bronze medal at the 2012 IBJJF Pan American Championships. When not competing, Professor Shane supports his team in their goals. He has grown very successful kids programs and won team trophies at local tournaments. But when asked his biggest success as an instructor he replies, “Being a part of the life-changing experience my students have through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.......” True Jiu Jitsu Academy 2111 Sam Bass Rd #B1300 Round Rock, TX 78681 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bjjgrenade/message