20 Years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Enrique “La Furia” Villasenor

What does it take to dedicate 20 years to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? In this episode of The Fighter Tribe Podcast, we sit down with Enrique Villasenor, known as *“La Furia”* — a second-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Luiz “Manxinha” Ribeiro, with over 20 years of training experience and more than 12 years of coaching. As the BJJ Head Coach at Studio NW2, Enrique shares his journey in the art, his approach to teaching fundamentals and technique, and what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has taught him about mental and physical resilience. We also discuss why you don’t need to be fit, experienced, or of a certain age to start BJJ — you just need to step onto the mats. 🥋 *In this conversation, we explore:* Enrique’s 20-year journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu The mindset and discipline required to keep improving Why fundamentals and good technique matter Overcoming hesitation and getting started with BJJ Balancing coaching with competing at a high level Lessons from competing on the IBJJF and UAEJJ circuits How consistent training builds confidence and performance Enrique has earned podium finishes at major competitions, including first-place finishes at the IBJJF London Winter International Open and the IBJJF British Nationals in both Gi and No-Gi. Whether you’re new to martial arts, an experienced grappler, or simply curious about combat sports, this conversation offers valuable insights into the journey of a lifelong martial artist. If you enjoy the episode, *like, comment, and subscribe* for more conversations about combat sports, fitness, athlete development, and performance. #BrazilianJiuJitsu #BJJ #TheFighterTribe #MartialArts #CombatSports