William Tackett a 20 year old BJJ blackbelt phenom under Rodrigo Cabral and 2022 ADCC qualifier

It was a real pleasure to talk with William Tackett, a young phenom in the world of BJJ and NOGI grappling. He just won the West Coast qualifier for ADCC and is on his way to the big show later this year.

You are really going to enjoy this one. For one, William is a very well spoken young athlete but what was the most impressive is not only the discipline that he has in his training but also the organization that he has implemented into his program.  This kid is not hitting the high levels of competition by accident, he has a game plan and an eye on what he wants with a plan on how to get there.  Not just in his training but down to his diet and even plans out his days two months in advance to his competitions. He hasn't gotten to where he is by accident.

We talk about his journey so far and how he manages and prepares his mental game, not just for a match but also how he resets in between matches.

Great interview and insight into the champion mindset of a young man on his way up.

Thanks William