Still Rolling: Injuries, Insight, and Evolution from 61yo Black Belt Al Reyes

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Rolling over 40: The podcast for jujitsu practitioners who are proving that age is just a number

Conor Whelan

20 episodes

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Jiu-jitsu isn’t just for the young — it’s for anyone willing to step on the mats. I’m Conor Whelan, and each week I talk with fellow BJJ practitioners about what it’s really like to train as adults. From dads discovering jiu-jitsu in their 40s to black belts competing at the highest level, we share stories of aches, breakthroughs, and everything in between. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance training, family, and life while still chasing growth on the mats, this podcast is for you.

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Still Rolling: Injuries, Insight, and Evolution from 61yo Black Belt Al Reyes

Rolling over 40: The podcast for jujitsu practitioners who are proving that age is just a number

1 hour 20 minutes 12 seconds

6 months ago

Still Rolling: Injuries, Insight, and Evolution from 61yo Black Belt Al Reyes

In this episode I sit down with a long time friend of mine, Mr. Al Reyes. I have known Al for almost 20 years although we have never trained together. Al is my first black belt guest and also my first guest over 60! Al trains at Cassio Werneck BJJ in Sacramento, CA, where he has been for 20 years.

In this episode we discuss Al’s jujitsu journey which actually started in the 90s and continues today. Al discusses how jujitsu instruction has changed through the years, how his own personal style has evolved, how he has overcome injuries and learned to work through them, and also offers several highly beneficial black belt tips!

We also discuss his own personal journey through belts and promotions and what it was like returning to the mat after a two year absence due to surgery! There is something for everyone to enjoy in the episode of Rolling Over 40!