JM: You’ve trained in Sambo, Judo and Jiujitsu. Which art do you consider your base? Or do you see them all as parts of the same thing?
VK: My base is most certainly Sambo Wrestling. Regardless of new techniques coming in from different arts it’s an entire fusion system strongly based on my original grappling art.
JM: As far as competitions, which do you enjoy watching the most? MMA, Judo, Sambo, jiujitsu, or something else?
VK: Nowdays I watch wrestling the most. Then modern meta nogi sub grappling (ADCC, CJI). Then Sambo/Judo.
JM: What kind of music is best during training?
VK: Great question! Used to be all about metal. Now I try purposely rotate music styles to please most. We listen to classic rock, synth wave or reggae. I personally need something groovy and funky, not necessarily aggressive. Here is “my bullpen” playlist.
JM: You just released a new instructional on the Georgian Cow. Where do you get inspiration for coming up with new moves or systems?
VK: Another great question. Often I ask myself “how much is there to discover and teach”? The answer is it never ends. Constantly being on the met is a perpetual impetus for new ideas. They just appear. Even this latest product is a refined sub division of a previous course on the Georgian Grip.
JM: What’s the best way to get better at grappling?
VK: Obviously consistency. But why’s even more important is to practice deliberately over and above regular classes. Develop new games, study film, and apply.
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