The Geo Martinez Interview: Mind, Body & All Things ADCC

In 2015 Geo Martinez was a brand new black belt trying to forge his (own unique) way through the competitive jiu-jitsu landscape. Entering into the the biggest competition in the world in the birth place of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, no one was expecting much from him. 

Two days later he would walk away with a fourth place finish but more importantly a renewed sense of belonging and validation that has sky-rocketed his confidence ever since. 

Martinez is now a veteran of the submission grappling game and with two ADCC’s under his belt he’s eager to show he has everything it takes to be the best in the world. 

In this twenty minute sit-down with the 10th Planet pioneer we discuss his preparation for ADCC, competing against legends like Jeff Glover, Paulo & Joao Miyao, and the most valuable lessons he learned while break dancing. We also got into the 10th Planet ethos, his upcoming appearance on KASAI Pro 6 and plenty more! Tune in to the whole interview above!

Interview notes:

1:00 - Geo on teaching and learning at a fast pace

3:00 - Geo’s untapped potential going into 3rd ADCC

5:00 - Reflecting on ADCC 2015 Brazil

6:00 - On Jeff Glover match in 2015

7:15 - On making ADCC Semi-finals

8:30 - The moment that Geo knew he made it

10:00 - Etching his name in 10th Planet history books

11:00 - 10th Planet’s team dominance

13:30 - KASAI Pro 6 preview

15:00 - Gaining experience over the years, addicted to competing

16:00 - On competing against the Miyao brothers

18:00 - Building the mental game through breakdancing

19:00 - "I’m a masochist" 

20:00 - Dreaming about ADCC

21:00 - Balancing breakdancing and jiu-jitsu

22:00 - Geo Martinez leaving jiu-jitsu?

23:00 - Geo predicts Andre Galvao vs Felipe Pena

24:00 - Predicting the absolute division

25:00 - ADCC 2019 Expectations