The Joe Rogan Experience JRE MMA Show #127 with Mikey Musumeci
Jul 20, 2022
In this engaging discussion, Mikey Musumeci, a five-time world champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, shares insights into the sport's evolution and the importance of technique over brute strength. He delves into his unique diet, emphasizing how pasta fuels his training, and discusses the mental challenges of weight cutting. Mikey reveals his personal growth through teaching, the strategic mind games in competition, and the joy he finds in the sport. He also reflects on the healing power of nature during his recovery from COVID-19.
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Learning Portuguese
- Mikey Musumeci taught himself Portuguese using Google Translate and interactions with Brazilians.
- He learned slang from different regions by consistently conversing with native speakers.
Undercover Brazilian
- Mikey Musumeci pretended to be Brazilian at tournaments to gain an advantage with referees.
- This playful approach eventually led to him learning Portuguese fluently.
Jiu-Jitsu as a Math Problem
- Mikey Musumeci views jiu-jitsu as a math problem with constant reactions and required answers.
- The endless variables of body type and limb size make it a perpetually engaging puzzle.