#141 Kyle Watson

The ROL Radio - Jiu Jitsu Podcast

Today’s guest went from a town so small that didn’t even have a stoplight, all the way to the UFC.
On this episode, Kyle Watson shares his martial arts journey, one that started in college at bar room MMA fights, through to The Ultimate Fighter and the UFC, and now as a successful coach, instructor and academy owner.
Here is The RŌL Radio with 3rd degree bjj black belt, Pan American Champion, Semi-finalist of TUF season 12, Total Fight Challenge Lightweight Champion, Kage One Lightweight Champion, and head instructor and owner of Watson Martial Arts, Kyle Watson.
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Episode Highlights:
5:33 I Got Punched a Lot
9:43 I Wanted to be Good at Something
14:10 Training at Eastern’s Wrestling Room
17:44 What’s the Goal of Your Gym
20:10 TUF
24:11 Entertainment vs Skill
28:27 Toughest Parts of TUF
37:27 Bet Parts of TUF
47:38 Shorting the Curve
54:30 Building a Culture
1:04:15 Nick The Tooth’s Question
1:07:18 Wisdom Comes With Expeience

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