Talita Alencar: UFC Fighter and Jed Dulaney of Beach Jiu Jitsu

/ About episode 155

Talita Alencar is an IBJJF world champion and an active UFC fighter. Jed Dulaney runs the Beach Jiu Jitsu International Federation, and the two of them have teamed up to grow it.

Talita shares her journey from Jiu Jitsu competitor to the UFC, including her Contender Series fight and her record. Jed explains the submission only beach rules and why sand changes everything. We also talk about women's experiences in martial arts, gym safety, and setting boundaries with kids.

/ What we talked about

19:40 How Talita and Jed teamed up
An invite to compete that turned into a partnership.

23:16 Beach Jiu Jitsu rules
Submission only, five minute rounds, and no getting saved by the bell.

24:47 Why the beach
Classes on a tourist island that turned into open sparring in the sand.

31:04 Sand changes everything
Why familiar techniques get harder, and how it connects to BJJ's roots in Brazil.

1:05:12 A real self defense moment
What happened at a Fort Lauderdale club when a man crossed the line.

1:07:06 Women and gym safety
Why inappropriate conduct is a character issue, not culture.

1:13:55 How she met her coach
A Bumble match who became her coach for her first UFC fight.

1:17:33 Her UFC run
The Contender Series, a rematch, and 19 rounds of training before the interview.

1:34:40 Protecting kids
Fifteen years teaching children, asking permission, and giving kids a voice.

/ Quick questions

What are the Beach Jiu Jitsu rules?

Jed said matches are submission only with five minute rounds, a three minute overtime, and a five minute overtime in finals. Active matches keep going past the time limit, and referees decide when a match has stalled.

Who is Talita Alencar?

Talita Alencar is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, an IBJJF world champion, and a UFC fighter who trains in South Florida.

Has Talita Alencar been on the show before?

Yes. Talita's first appearance was Episode 103, before her UFC debut.

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