NICK MATAYA: CXBJJ, ADCC, SIMPLE MAN BJJ, NICKY ROD, FATHERHOOD, NEW GRAPPLER ADVICE, DIET/NUTRITION

About this episode

Nick Mataya discusses his journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, fatherhood, and offers advice for new grapplers.

Today we are so excited to bring you one of the top 185 lb bjj competitors in the world (18th to be precise) Nick Mataya fresh off his win at CXBJJ here in St. Louis only a couple weeks back. Having wrestled most of his youth, Nick felt the gap that was left from the sport while he was studying to become a physical therapist at Mizzou. Now only six years after getting into the sport - Nick has made quite a name for himself having competed at ADCC and earned every bit of the accolades attached to his name. A great guy with a lot to share not only in jiu jitsu but also when it comes to being a husband, father, and health professional - we're so grateful for this episode and hope to see him again! Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get! 0:00 introducing Nick 6:45 bjj origins 11:50 gi vs nogi 18:00 diet/nutrition 23:55 Simple Man 31:55 advice for new/aspiring grapplers 41:55 goals moving forward 48:10 fatherhood 56:05 how bjj has changed in Nick’s time 1:14:30 mental process before matches 1:26:30 TSG Follow us on IG! https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/ https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/…

People in this episode

Hosts: Zach Fagas, Patrick Doyle

Guest: Nick Mataya

Topics covered

• bjj
• fatherhood
• diet
• nutrition
• grappling advice
• competition
• health

Keywords

• bjj
• Nick Mataya
• fatherhood
• diet
• nutrition
• grappling
• competition

Sponsors

CPTN Beard Co

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CXBJJ, ADCC, Mizzou, Normal Brand

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