I have had a blast training down here lately. Since I am not really affiliated with any Jiu-Jitsu organization and I fight in MMA I don´t really adhere to the unspoken (and often spoken) rule about training at gyms outside of your own organization.

 Thus I get the best of both worlds. I can train with top guys in my area at Nova Uniao schools and at Gracie Barra schools. I have close friends in both and they are always very open and welcoming. I try to make myself available to help them with any striking or MMA related training and they in turn twist my arms out of their sockets and cut off my air supply. Seems like a fair trade.

 My first week here I was in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, my wife´s town. This week I am in Ribeirao Preto, my town, training with close friends and some of their very best students, all of whom are routinely impressive. It´s blistering hot and I have no idea how to fight while wearing what feels like heated levi pajamas (read: a gi).

 It´s always a good time learning something new. I can´t wait until next week when hopefully I´ll be able to go visit friends and gyms in Sao Paulo. It´s sure to be a hoot.

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