WSBB #70 - Dante Leon

Listen to accomplished Canadian grappler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Dante Leon as he shares insights on the rise of professional grappling, its training evolution, and the importance of strength training for BJJ athletes.

Podcast Topics

• The rise of professional grappling and its training evolution
• Coming from a small town
• How Dante is coached and being a student of strength
• The benefits of strength training, training general to be specific
• The advantages of being athletic and skillful
• The illusion of going "all out, all the time"
• Being an athlete and a coach, passing on information
• The path for a professional grappler
• Analyzing tape and the benefits of good information
• Bodybuilding and the pursuit of perfection of exercise execution
• What to avoid in strength and conditioning for BJJ
• From studying Westside to training at Westside
• Outro

Gain valuable insights from Dante Leon's experiences and journey in professional grappling, as well as his approach to strength training and conditioning for BJJ athletes.