Episode 311 - Amanda Leve
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Amanda Leve is a Jiu-Jitsu black Belt, multiple-time ADCC Trials winner, and former professional MMA fighter. Amanda joins the podcast to discuss how a medical condition abruptly stopped her MMA career and how this encouraged her to dive back into grappling competition, how Amanda got started BJJ, how Amanda developed a passion for MMA, developing a different perspective on practice, how working with a mindset coach helped athletic performance, the importance of a warm up, Amanda’s experience competing against Gabi Garcia, Amanda's tournament prep, dealing with competition anxiety, the importance of posture to show confidence, how to build cardio for grappling, recovery for, how to know when you need to take time off from training, Amanda’s favorite takedown and submission, and the most influential person in her martial arts career. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast
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