Mr.B was spotted at the very first Live the Legend MMA Challenge!

Did you know that on December 1, 2007, Paul Bratslavsky (AKA Mr.B.), was spotted at the very first “Live the Legend” College MMA Challenge casting call here in West Hartford, CT. This was an event held for college students from all over the country looking to compete in the first college MMA challenge as well as to get a chance to be part of the “Live the Legend” MMA Challenge show. We were thankful to be able to get the chance to interview Paul Bratslavsky at this show.

Paul: “Thanks Dave. It’s a pleasure to be here.”

Dave: “Well Paul, we know you’re a jiu jitsu coach and kid’s martial arts teacher. What role does college play in your life?”

Paul: “I believe that college is very important, not only for short-term career goals, but also for the educational process that it teaches
us.”

Dave: “I know a lot of us are wondering: how can a college kid
make time to train for the MMA Challenge while still making it to classes and keeping up with a busy party. . . ahem, social schedule?”

Paul: “When I was growing up, my parents made sure to keep me busy. When I was in school I played football, attended my martial arts
classes three times a week, and still had time to do my homework. All while staying out of trouble (*laughs*). College kids find time to do the things that are important to them, and training in MMA is one pursuit that’s actually worth the effort.”

Dave: “What made you decide to be part of the “Live the Legend
MMA Challenge?”

Paul “I have been teaching martial arts for over 5 years, and I get a sense that a lot of my students see me as only a teacher. I want to
show them that even I am really still a student. I am always looking
for new and exciting challenges in my life. I am really happy for this
opportunity to be part of something exciting and learn from my
experience. Plus I want to have a chance to be on TV, of course.”

Dave: “What expectations do you have for this show and do you feel nervous?”

Mr. B “I know that this is going to be a lot of fun, and I am
looking forward to giving it my best. As for being nervous, I believe that it is only natural to feel that way when we try something new, and
this is the part of the challenge that appeals to me most. I remember
when I first started teaching martial arts that I was very shy and really
not that good at it. After just getting out there and giving my best
and just doing it, I improved greatly. Today when I tell people this
they have a very hard time believing me, but success is all about
practice, not giving up, and just going for it.”

Dave: “Before we go is there anything else that you would like to say
to anyone out there who might be watching?”

Paul: “I would just like to thank my family, and my Jiu Jitsu family
for their encouragement and support as well as my students.”

Dave: “Paul, thank you again for your time and good luck!”

Paul: “Thanks Dave.”