Kyl Reber Podcast Ep 18 | Max De Been 11.9.24

About this episode

Max de Been discusses his lifelong journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and its impact on his identity.

At the ripe old age of 27, Max de Been has already been doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 24 years. Well, he thinks it’s about that long. Truth is, he has been doing it for so long, he can’t remember when he officially started. But what he does know, is that Jiu Jitsu, and all it gives to him and others, is part of his DNA. The son of my Jiu Jitsu coach and pioneer of BJJ in Australia Peter de Been, Max has created his own identity in Jiu Jitsu here in Australia and overseas,...

People in this episode

Host: Kyl Reber

Guest: Max de Been

Topics covered

• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• martial arts
• identity
• personal growth
• sports culture

Keywords

• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• Max de Been
• Kyl Reber
• martial arts
• sports
• identity
• Australia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Places: Australia

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