Interview with US Judo National Team Member Lakea Vargas

Flowculture had the opportunity to sit down with US Judo Team Member, Lakea Vargas, also known as Ryan Vargas Jr. He'll be competing at the 2019 Judo Pan Ams for Team USA on March 23-24. In the interview he explains his deep relationship with both Judo and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Training and how cross training helps his game in both sports. He also talks about some or the controversies behind his amazing past performances in internation tournaments.

[@roundandsquareful]

Lakea is not only a world class athlete, he is an excellent teacher. He's been teaching my son for two years, and Orlando BJJ is the greatest gym 100%

[@CondoMetropolis]

Nice videography. Lakea's not only a great competitor, but he's authentic and I'm glad to have had the opportunity to train with him. He deserve's a great sponsor (if anyone's looking!) because he's a bright light in our great sport.

[@flowculture8991]

yea he's the man!

[@jeffstout5414]

Awesome video! You do make compelling points about how the rules should be set up.

[@evility1]

Great video. The IJF judo rules really suck. They are very limiting to the sport and the art of Judo.