Marcus McDuffie, Jeff Vigil, and Naomi Love

Recorded January 22, 2023 Archived January 22, 2023 48:05 minutes
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Description

Friends Marcus McDuffie (37), Jeff Vigil (47), and Naomi Love (27) discuss Jeff's career as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, the mentors he has had in his industry, and the life lessons jiu-jitsu has taught him.

Subject Log / Time Code

N asks J about how he got involved with Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
J discusses one of his mentors in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
J tells N about the Brazilian jiu-jitsu lifestyle.
J recalls characteristics of his mentors that he uses now as a jiu-jitsu instructor.
J remembers opening his Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio in El Paso, Texas.
N asks J about what a leader is to him.
J talks about what El Paso is like.
J remembers his brother getting shot in the head and J’s former gang involvement.
J retells the story of how he got involved in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
M asks J how he knew Brazilian jiu-jitsu would become a lifelong commitment.
J talks about his transition from white belt to black belt.
M asks J about how his romantic relationship has affected his Brazilian jiu-jitsu career.
J talks about why he chose to move to El Paso, Texas.
M asks J when he started to feel successful.
J recalls fighting cancer.

Participants

  • Marcus McDuffie
  • Jeff Vigil
  • Naomi Love

Recording Locations

La Fe Community Center