Episode 162 - Kade Ruotolo

The Chewjitsu Podcast

Kade Ruotolo is a Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt who trains out of Atos HQ.

We start off the podcast discussing Kade’s recent victory at Who’s Number One by “Buggy Choke.” We discuss how Kade developed this new technique and how he implemented the submission into high level competition. Kade shares what it was like starting Jiu-Jitsu at 3 years old, the relationship and support he received from his parents, what makes Andre Galvao a great coach, his class structure and training schedule, favorite tournament format and his thoughts on competing in Combat Jiu-Jitsu, the match that was most meaningful, why training Gi and No-Gi is important, what its like having a brother who is a high level competitor, how surfing has impacted his Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of drilling, training leg locks, predictions for the future of Jiu-Jitsu, the upcoming Polaris Squads event, how to stay motivated, and advice to parents to help their kids stick with Jiu-Jitsu. Kade's also discusses how he handles tough training sessions.

Check out Kade's next tournament: The Polaris Squads Event on August 7, 2021. Polaris Event Details: https://polarisprograppling.com/

Learn more about the Chewjitsu Training Camp going on August 27 - 29, 2021 https://www.chewjitsu.net/contact-us/

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