The BJJ Foxcast Episode 106 with Italo Lima Costa and Luis D'Oliveira

Italo Lima Costa is a BJJ Black Belt under Osvaldo "Quexinho" Moizinho. He began training BJJ at the age of 14 in Areia Branca, Brazil. At Black Belt he is a 5 time IBJJF Open Winner as well as the 2023 IBJJF American Nationals Champion. Prior to black belt Italo placed on six IBJJF podiums between 2018 and 2022, including 1st place at the 2020 IBJJF American Nationals at brown belt.

Luis D'Oliveira is a BJJ Black Belt under Rafael Zilio.

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(00:00) - BioPro Ad

(01:00) - Intro

(12:26) - Jiu-Jitsu Athlete Visas and Restrictions

(17:42) - Cross-Cultural Perspectives and Immigration

(30:44) - Finding Opportunity and Resilience

(35:28) - Airport Struggles and Training Commitment

(43:56) - Motivation Through Jiu-Jitsu Journey

(56:13) - Injury Recovery and Determination

(01:08:06) - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu School Structure

(01:15:21) - Expanding Skills Beyond Jiu-Jitsu

(01:23:34) - Life Lessons and Resilience