#60: Amy Campo - Lessons from ADCC, Useful Ego, Strength Training for Jiu Jitsu, and Gi vs. No Gi

Amy Campo is an American submission grappler, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. A multiple time IBJJF World, Pans, and American National Jiu Jitsu champion In 2022, Amy exploded into the spotlight by beating Gabi Garcia to become the ADCC Submission Fighting World Champion.

SHOW SPONSORS:

Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/abe - year supply Vitamin D + 5 free travel packs.

EPISODE LINKS:

Amy Campo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amycampofighter/

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast website: https://mailchi.mp/abemaynard.com/the-mayn-idea-podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mayn-idea-podcast/id1587799395

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v6OzDxxMUYlNUXN1AAPw3?si=eda5aae609874c69

RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6b4fbe04/podcast/rss

YouTube Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMGFodxtKEioDkOtd65xyuXs5p1qNjQpC

YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA_B1bx0rWVs-mNWc2QidA

OUTLINE:

Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players:

(0:00) - Intro

(1:08) - Defeating Gabi Garcia 

(9:10) - Good and Bad Ego 

(18:00) - The Awkward Handshake 

(30:00) - Family Dynamics and Childhood

(40:00) - Nutrition, Sleep, and Recovery for Jiu Jitsu

(50:00) - Strength and Conditioning for Martial Arts

(57:00) - Timing Escapes

(01:17:00) - Amy's Fundamental Jiu Jitsu Principles

(01:25:00) - Why Travel Is Important 

SUPPORT AND CONNECT:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/abemaynard

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile