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Expect to get the everyday perspective Kris Barras went from being a local fighter and promoter to international Rock Star, MMA scene in the 00's, stories from training at Xtreme Couture in Vegas, getting signed to a record label, touring with one of his idols, the reality of the music industry, what would tempt him out of retirement and much more.

Kris Barras is a former professional MMA and Muay Thai fighter, gym owner, and fight promoter turned Rock Star. The Kris Barras Band is a British rock band formed in 2015 and has released five studio albums including Halo Effect (2024), which acheived top 5 in the UK album charts when released. in September 2023 the band signed to Earache Records securing a worldwide deal.

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00:00 intro
01:26 Early MMA Days
11:10 Opening Fightworx
16:26 Training At Xtreme Couture
22:41 He Was A Bell End!
29:24 Fighting in Southeast Asia
41:36 Running A Fight Promotion
47:44 Forca Luta Fightwear
50:51 Signing to a Record Label
54:54 Touring with Billy Gibbons
58:39 His Dad’s Influence
01:04:47 Rock Star Life
01:12:36 Favourite Gigs & Venues
01:17:19 Streaming vs Hard Sales
01:21:47 How Artists Earn Money
01:31:12 Some People Need A Slap!
01:35:59 Reason for Restarting BJJ
01:40:55 Competing After 10 Years
01:47:56 Misfits Call Out

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Expect to get the everyday perspective on Victor's reflections after his CJI loss, his thoughts on the whole weekend including Nicky Rod's performance, BJJ athlete pay situation, his future with ADCC, his journey through the coloured belts and how he developed his 'Big Man Flow', his blueprint on how to be the best jiu jitsu athlete you can be, who he's got his eye on and much more.

Victor Hugo is a 6x IBJJF Black Belt World Champion (4x Gi and 2x NoGi) under Saulo and Alexandre (Xande) Ribeiro of the Six Blades Association; and ADCC and CJI veteran. Despite being 195cm /6’4 and weighing 115 kg / 255 lbs, Victor is known for his technical guard game and 'Big Man Flow'.

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00:00 Reflections on CJI Loss
08:04 Nicky Rod’s Performance
11:41 Thoughts on the ‘Alley’
15:42 CJI Scoring and Pay
22:42 How Athletes Make Money
28:05 ADCC Invite Trials
32:42 Victor’s Colour Belt Journey
39:38 Developing Big Man Flow
44:39 Need For Strength Work
50:07 Lifting & Recovery
56:34 Joining Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu
01:01:40 Best Approach to BJJ Training
01:06:19 Developing a Game
01:11:35 Ecological vs Drilling
01:21:02 Competition Preparation
01:27:17 Rolling Intensity
01:32:04 Comp Day Routines
01:39:22 Future Plans & Fights

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Expect to get the everyday perspective on what it meant to receive his coral belt in BJJ, what it was like growing up in a house with 5 brothers all training BJJ, training with the his uncles and cousins that Gracie's, his memories of training Chuck Norris at his height of fame, his philosophies on being a coach, how to approach your learning and much more.

Carlos Machado is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 8th Degree Coral (Red and White) Belt with 56 years training and is a former world master's champion. He is the eldest of the five Machado Brothers, known for BJJ, that also includes Roger, Rigan, Jean Jacques and John. He is also the brother-in-law of UFC fighter Stephen Thompson. He currently runs BJJ schools across the United States, Australia, Canada and Mexico

00:00 Danny’s Surprise Present
04:00 Receiving Coral Belt
08:41 The Machado House
17:45 Proving BJJ’s Effectiveness
25:25 Chuck Norris
31:54 BJJ Scene in Texas
37:40 Coaching Philosophy
44:05 Best Ways to Learn
50:21 Leg Locks Evolution
54:06 Teaching Beginners
01:02:51 Training for Longevity
01:11:56 BJJ is a Lifestyle
01:16:53 Future of Jiu Jitsu
01:24:50 Carlos’ Future Plans

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