Summary: <p>On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Felipe Costa and Riccardo Ammendolia on the show.</p> <p>“The thing that I look for is not to get the gold medal. The thing I look for is to become, to reach my full potential. To become the more technical I can be, to improve my game and that doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re gonna get a gold medal in the end to prove that.”</p> <p>“It’s the evolution of the sport and if the guys today have access to so many information it’s because guys like Comprido and the previous generation has made this path for them.”</p> <p>“I have realized nowadays that everytime I enter a tournament with an aggressive mind, my performance is not as good as when I’m relaxed.”</p> <ul> <li>How did Terrere, Leo Viera, Telles, Maia, Comprido and more legends form Brasa and what caused it to split</li> <li>Felipe describes how the ideas of loyalty and “Creonte” have evolved from the old school to today’s modern era</li> <li>How did Felipe evolve his mental game to go from never winning a tournment to becoming a multiple time world champion</li> <li>Felipe gives advice on how to overcome competition jitters, losses and injuries Felipe explains how to beat an opponent more skilled than you in competition</li> <li>Felipe contrasts the old generation with the new and explains who has the upper hand</li> <li>Catch up on all Felipe’s projects like his free iPhone App, Personal Training Program, Brazilian Blackbelt Experience in Rio and the famous Black Belt Camp in Cancun</li> </ul> <p>For more information on Felipe, visit <a href="http://FelipeCosta.com">FelipeCosta.com</a>.</p> <p>Also, Riccardo Ammendolia joins us to give details on the upcoming ADCC North American Championships, changes in ADCC and find out how you can COMPETE FOR FREE!</p>
