Master Sergio Silva has been studying Martial Arts for over 30 years. He specializes in Muay Thai, Judo and BJJ. His list of achievements in competition is impressive to include: 1st Place at the 2012 International Championships SFO Open - Black Belt Medium Heavy division, 2nd place at 2011 US Open Championships Heavyweight and Previous Southern Brazil National Champion.
Brandon: What inspired you to get in Martial Arts?
Sergio: Martial arts was something that I was introduce too at an early age; (3yrs old). My uncle was a black belt and a teacher at a Judo school in Brazil. My dad used to take me to the Judo class and just drop me off while he would go to work. After getting my green belt in Judo, I ended up stopping for a while. Then when I was about 13 years old, I got to watch a guy get into a fight on the street against a much smaller skinny guy that knew BJJ. The skinny guy took the big guy down and took his back without using force or throwing one punch or kick. It was amazing. I could not believe that a small person could take such a bigger and strong fighter without the use of excessive force but the little guy did it without any problems. I asked the skinny guy, what does he practice? He told me, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Brandon: What does it take to become a black belt in BJJ? How many black belts have you promoted?
Sergio: To become a BJJ Black Belt it takes a lot of patients. You must train and be able to perform the techniques properly in real sparring sessions. You must have a game plan and a strategy in all areas-Guard, Guard pass, side control, mount position, submissions and defenses. To get a black belt you must master all this areas really well.
Brandon: What is your favorite submission hold and why?
My favorite submission hold is the Kimora with a transition to the bow & arrow choke. I love the transition and it fits very well in my game.
Brandon: If you had to pick a fighting style that would be the most difficult for a BJJ expert to defend against, what would it be and why?
Sergio: Wrestling-They are very similar then BJJ and most of us that fight wrestlers usually… they are hard work with tons of intensity.
Brandon: Do you still practice Capoeira? Why is it effective?
Sergio: I stopped practice Capoeira a long time ago (When I was 17 years old).I love the art of Capoeira a lot. It taught me a cunning way to hit someone. Capoeira is effective for given you the opportunity to hit someone without exposing yourself too much. It’s cool to dance and hit people at the same time.
Brandon: What can one expect when attending a BJJ tournament?
Sergio: Expect a lot of excitement and of course fun.
Brandon: What inspired you to compete in the Pan American Championships?
Sergio: The desire to be a champion
What was the toughest challenge you ever faced? How did you overcome it?
Sergio: The toughest challenge is to be a dad. I provided the best for my family.
Brandon: Is there anything else you would like to tell our readers?
Sergio: Never give up on your dreams. Always stay positive even when things are not good and everyone around you is negative. Be very careful who you surround yourself with. Be friends with smarter people than you and always be positive!
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Master Silva, we appreciate the time you have taken out of your busy schedule to answer our questions. We look forward to following your team on Youtube and Facebook.
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