JT Torres: Jiu-Jitsu Champion Talks Taking Risks, Business & Shake Shack

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast and one of the most accomplished lightweight grapplers of his generation, Jiu-Jitsu Champion JT Torres. Such motivating information and personal stories that Nick and The 31-year-old grappler talk about including JT's somewhat rocky road to the top and how he manages his life by staying completely focused when the pressure is high and times are tough. JT stresses the importance of ALWAYS writing down his goals through all the ups and downs, dealing with obstacles and of course just simply NEVER QUITTING. JT is the owner and head instructor of ESSENTIAL BJJ in New York after being one of the principal figures in Andre Galvao's squad of elite grapplers fighting out of Atos San Diego in California. And Lastly we get to the bottom of the new wave of Jiu-Jitsu fighters in todays M.M.A climate and finding out if BJJ politics are alive and real and if they're hurting the growth of the sport. By the end of this episode, you will learn about a man who has given his life to BJJ. You will learn from his proven methods, determination and sacrifice . You'll understand that the journey is truly the destination. About JT Torres: Jonathan Torres was born on 9/2/89 in New York. He began training martial arts early in life, achieving a black belt in Karate even before he started High School, JT is currently a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and owner/head instructor of his own 3,000 sq ft academy in New York named Essential BJJ. One of the most accomplished lightweight grapplers of his generation, Torres made waves as a competitor with a crowd-pleasing style and a wealth of accomplishments at the highest level, including titles in the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) and International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) circuits. Connect with JT Torres: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JTTorresBJJ/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtorresbjj/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/jtorresbjj?lang=en Websites: ESSENTAIL BJJ https://www.essentialbjj.com https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/jt-torres --- Connect with Nick Lamagna: 630.263.5804 www.NickNickNick.com Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes on Platforms by Clicking Here To Subscribe Find all social media connections at Social media Links for Facebook, IG, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Rate and Review The A Game Podcast on Apple Click Here to Review