EP 19 | What Its Like Competing As A Pro Jiu-jitsu Athlete | Geanny Fernandes

What does it take to pursue a dream of becoming a Jiu-Jitsu world champion? In Episode 19 of The Leo Hobson Podcast, I sit down with Geanny Fernandes to explore his journey from discovering Jiu-Jitsu in Angola to moving to South Africa to chase his ambitions. Geanny shares how he fell in love with competition and what it’s like competing as a professional Jiu-Jitsu athlete. We discuss the differences between competing in South Africa and internationally, where the sport is heading, and how he plans to take his game to the next level. Beyond technique and training, we explore the psychology of competition: managing fear, dealing with losses, and turning setbacks into opportunities to improve. An honest conversation about ambition, resilience, and the work behind the dream of becoming a world champion. Watch the episode and let us know in the comments: What has competition taught you about yourself? #JiuJitsu #BJJ #BrazilianJiuJitsu #BJJLifestyle #JiuJitsuLife #BJJCompetition #RoadToWorldChampion #ADCC #ADCCWorlds #AJP #AJPTour #IBJJF #IBJJFWorlds #Grappling #SubmissionGrappling #AngolaBJJ #JiuJitsuAngola #BJJAngola #SouthAfricanBJJ #BJJSouthAfrica #AfricanJiuJitsu #CombatSports #MartialArts #TheLeoHobsonPodcast