Biography
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Q&A Session Between Shawn Rall and Elite Sports
Question: What inspires you about BJJ?
Answer: What inspires you about BJJ and MMA is the endless amount of knowledge and experience you can gain in both forms of Martial Arts, it’s always evolving and I like learning new things.
Question: Any major accomplishments you’ve been able to achieve in that time?
Answer: I would not call anything I’ve achieved a major accomplishment but I won sub of the year in 2016 for bluegrass mma, and turning Pro in 2017, but all in all that doesn’t compare to what my future goals.
Question: How is it helpful to have the information about your competitor?
Answer: It helps to identify the competitors weakness and than you can work on it to overcome the opponent.
Question: What are your goals for this year? Next 3 years? Next 5 years?
Answer: My goals are simple stay disciplined and continue to grow in the sport and become a mma and bjj world champion.
Question: How long have you been training?
Answer: Six years.
Question: Any major accomplishments you’ve been able to achieve in that time?
Answer: I would not call anything I’ve achieved a major accomplishment but I won sub of the year in 2016 for bluegrass mma, and turning Pro in 2017, but all in all that doesn’t compare to what my future goals.
Question: How often do you train?
Answer: I tend to train 6 days out the week.
Question: Do you have a go-to finishing move?
Answer: No go to finishing moves I just control the fight and capitalize off my opponent’s mistakes whether that be a submission or knock-out.
Question: What sort of gear do you usually keep in your gym bag before hitting the gym? Do you have different items for specific days?
Answer: In my Elite sports Bag, I keep Gloves and sparring gloves and MMA gloves. Certain days I have my Gi and besides that most of my gear is already at the gym in my locker.
Question: What do you think it takes to be a champion in your sports?
Answer: Hard work, dedication and sacrifice.