Strikes and MICs - Alan 'Gumby' Marques (On The Mat Co-Founder, 3rd Degree Black Belt Under Ralph Gracie)

Words will not do this episode justice, join us as we speak with Alan "Gumby' Marques who has been involved with BJJ and it's coverage since 1996.  Gumby played a pivotal role in bringing the sport to where it is today. He hits on how training was in the early days at legendary Mountain View gym, talks with us about watering down the art and Gumby tells us how BJJ shaped him and the influence that it's played in his life - off the mat.  Gumby is a Co-Founder of On The Mat (OTM) one of the first websites to host video (of any kind) on their page, one of the first to sell the Brazilian Gi and the first of its kind to bring exposure to BJJ athletes.
 
BIG Thanks to Our Special Guest: Alan 'Gumby' Marques
Co-Founder of On The Mat
3rd Degree Black Belt Under Ralph Gracie
Heroes Martial Arts Academy Owner (San Jose, CA)

Topics covered include but are not limited to..

Gumby's introduction to martial arts and birth of the nicknameTraining at Mountain View Gym under Ralph and Cesar GracieOrigins of On The MatLife as a teacherStatus of BJJ Today

 As always, our FFnF segment... this one you won't want to miss!

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