My mission is to teach Jiu-Jitsu to students across the world. That's why I created Atos BJJ On Demand - to give everyone access to the secrets that kept me at the top level of competitive Jiu-Jitsu for 20 years. Join my mailing list to keep up-to-date with tips on improving your Jiu-Jitsu, competition highlights from Atos athletes and highlights from our website.
From 3-year-old competitors to BJJ stars… The Ruotolo Story 🔥
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After Kade’s incredible MMA debut at the weekend, I want to share something special with you... A podcast I recorded with Kade and Tye when they were just 18-year-old brown belts. But their story starts way before that… Did you know they started training at just 3 years old? A few weeks later, they won their first tournament. That’s the Ruotolo way – no waiting around 💪🏽 Born in Maui but raised in Huntington Beach, these twins have been pushing the limits of Jiu-Jitsu since day one. In this podcast, we talk about:
Looking back at this conversation now, after everything they've achieved – ADCC titles, ONE Championship success, and now Kade’s explosive MMA performances – it's amazing to see how their dreams became reality. Want to hear where it all began? Click here to listen to the Ruotolo Twins Episode.
Oss P.S. Remember, this was recorded when they were brown belts. Now they’re transforming the game at the highest level. |
Hey guys! I'm Andre Galvao, 15X Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt World Champion and Head Coach at Atos BJJ
My mission is to teach Jiu-Jitsu to students across the world. That's why I created Atos BJJ On Demand - to give everyone access to the secrets that kept me at the top level of competitive Jiu-Jitsu for 20 years. Join my mailing list to keep up-to-date with tips on improving your Jiu-Jitsu, competition highlights from Atos athletes and highlights from our website.
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