About this episode

Grandmaster Andre Lima discusses his lifelong dedication to martial arts and his journey from Brazil to becoming a respected teacher.

What’s Wrong with dedicating your entire life to one thing!? Grandmaster, renowned 8th degree black belt in Taekwondo, black belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu and founder of the Lima Academy, Andre Lima is in The Big Yellow Dojo today. Andre is a pioneer who discusses his path and ascent from a child in Brazil to being one of the most respected martial arts teachers today. Andre lives martial arts 24 hours a day.

People in this episode

Host: Orny Adams

Guest: Andre Lima

Topics covered

• martial arts
• Taekwondo
• Brazilian Jiujitsu
• personal dedication
• teaching
• life journey

Keywords

• martial arts
• Taekwondo
• Brazilian Jiujitsu
• Andre Lima
• Lima Academy
• black belt
• dedication
• teaching

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lima Academy

Places: Brazil

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