Name: Christian Broadnax
Nick Name: None
Age: 17
Rank: Purple Belt
Gym: Nova Uniao /GD Jiu-jitsu
Length of time training: 7 years

Website, blog , or twitter or facebook links: I don’t have a website at the present time but I can be seen on the following links: www.graciemag.com/en/tag/christian-broadnax
www.5050bjj.com/archives/tag/christian-broadnax
I have been featured in Gracie mag several times Gracie mag issue #148 page 68
#149 page 48
#153 page 18
#163 page 23
Summary about yourself:

I am a believer in Jesus Christ. I am hard working ,determined and I strive to get along with all people.

List of titles or accomplishments:

1st place 2009 Ibjjf Worlds gi blue belt juvenile
1st place 2009 Ibjjf Worlds no gi weight and absolute juvenile 1st place 2010 Adcc trials gi blue belt adults
1st place 2010 Ibjjf Pan ams gi blue belt juvenile weight & open
1st place 2010 Ibjjf Nationals no-gi purple belt adult

How did you get involved in bjj?

It was a coincidence , my brother was accompanying my mom to her medical appointment and he saw a buliding that said Jiu Jitsu. He told me about it and I was excited. I thought it was Japanese Jiu Jitsu, but when I went into the building I found out that it was Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I was very displeased at first ,but then I grew on to like the sport.

What is your favorite bjj story?

When I met Gabriel Gonzaga at the Tapout gym in Las Vegas, NV and had the opportunity to train with him.

Who are some of the people who have influenced you in bjj?

Gustavo Dantas , John Lewis, Jacare , Ryan Hall, Roger Gracie, Kron Gracie,Bruno Bastos, Andre Galvao , Robson Moura , Ricardo Abreu ,Fredson Paixao ,Xande Ribiero and Sergio Moraes

What is your favorite position and why?

The triangle. Because it is the most effective choke from the guard.

If you could start training all over again, what would you change in training routine and why?

I am content with my training routine I wouldn’t change anything.

How do you think competition helps your jiu-jitsu?

Competition helps me to see the flaws in my jiu jitsu, what works and what does not work.

How has bjj helped and changed your life?

Bjj has helped me learn respect, honor, loyalty and courage. The courage to compete no matter what the end result is . To be loyal to my self and to others. To honor those who have set the path for me to follow. To respect those who may or may not have respect for me.

What do you think is not stressed enough in order to better your game in grappling?

Conditioning is never stressed enough.

What are your plans for the next 5-10 years?

My goal is to keep competing Jiu Jitsu until I win the black belt world title two times. I want to fight mma and eventually go to the UFC and win the wold title . I want to defend the belt seven or eight times and then retire. I may open a bjj academy after I retire.

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Name: Christopher Broadnax
Age: 17
Rank: Purple Belt
Gym: Nova Uniao /GD Jiu-jitsu
Length of time training: 7 years

Website, blog , or twitter or facebook links: I don’t have a website at the present time but I can be seen on the following links: www.graciemag.com/en/tag/christopherbroadnax/
www.azcombatsports.com/2010/01/Issa-able-going-to-abu-dhabi
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oARpWf4MvA

I have been featured in Gracie mag several times Gracie mag issue #148 page 68
153 page 18
156 page 70
158 page 25

Summary about yourself:
I am very friendly focused and determined. I am also a believer in Jesus Christ as my Lord, Savior and strength in my life.

List of titles or accomplishments:
3rd place 2009 Ibjjf Worlds gi blue belt juvenile,
2nd place 2010 Adcc trials gi blue belt adults
1st place 2010 Ibjjf Pan ams gi blue belt juvenile
3rd place 2010 Ibjjf Worlds no-gi purple belt adult

How did you get involved in bjj?
I got involve because of my twin brother’s interest in martial arts.

What is your favorite bjj story?
The story of how Ronaldo Jacare Souza won the absolute world title against Roger Gracie.

Who are some of the people who have influenced you in bjj?
Gustavo Dantes , John Lewis, Jacare , Roger Gracie and Kron Gracie

What is your favorite position and why?

The guard because there’s an infinite amount of sweeps and submissions to attempt from that position

If you could start training all over again, what would you change in training routine and why?

I would work more on my conditioning and cardio.

How do you think competition helps your jiu-jitsu?

Competition gives experience which builds instinct on how to move and fight.

How has bjj helped and changed your life?

Jiu-jitsu has given me a sense of confidence respect and loyalty. It also has helped to me deal with everyday situations.

What do you think is not stressed enough in order to better your game in grappling?

Strength and conditioning are two things that every competitor should work on in order to accomplish their goals for competition.

What are your plans for the next 5-10 years?

I want to continue competing in the Ibjjf worlds and pan ams win Adcc trails and maybe fight MMA someday