The Toughest Choice of My BJJ Career: Protect the Aura or Keep Competing? #bjj #bjjlife

At a certain point in my career, I had to make a choice: I could be the guy who rarely competed and kept the "aura" of a World Champion, or I could continue stepping onto the mats, testing myself, and growing—no matter the outcome. In this clip, I share my thoughts on that decision and what it meant for my journey in Jiu-Jitsu. Want to hear the full conversation? Watch the entire interview: https://youtu.be/ovnms5SH7Ko?si=orFW9BsyZ4M9KcXB #BrazilianJiuJitsu #BJJMindset #WorldChampion #KeepChallengingYourself #jiujitsujourney Who is Felipe Costa? Felipe Costa is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and World Champion known for his technical precision, strategic mindset, and ability to inspire practitioners of all levels. Despite not being a dominant competitor in the lower belt ranks, Felipe defied expectations by achieving the ultimate title—becoming a Black Belt World Champion in the IBJJF World Championship (2003). His journey proves that dedication and intelligent training can overcome any obstacle. After conquering the IBJJF World title, Felipe went on to achieve gold in all major IBJJF tournaments, including: 🏆 Pan Ams 🏆 Europeans 🏆 Brazilian Nationals 🏆 Rio Open 🏆 IBJJF International Master (which, for many years, was considered the Master Worlds, before this was was created) Beyond IBJJF, Felipe also secured top titles in other prestigious federations, including: 🥇 CBJJO World Cup 🥇 Abu Dhabi World Pro Throughout his 30+ years in Jiu-Jitsu, Felipe has traveled the world teaching, competing, and sharing his knowledge. For more details, visit BrazilianBlackBelt.com or check out his interview on https://youtu.be/ovnms5SH7Ko?si=orFW9BsyZ4M9KcXB