How He Became a World Champion at 57 | Leaders Beyond the Stage Ep. 3

What does it take to become a world champion at 57? In this episode of Leaders Beyond the Stage, Robin sits down with Anthony Hollis, a veterinary surgeon who recently became a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion. But this conversation isn't really about winning medals. It's about discipline, consistency, lifelong learning and the power of showing up. Anthony shares how he went from training once a week to competing on the world stage, the lessons he learned through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and how having the right coaches, community and mindset can help you achieve more than you think is possible. In this episode, we discuss: • Becoming a world champion at 57 • Why consistency matters more than talent • The importance of coaches and mentors • Learning to stay calm under pressure • Building confidence through discipline • Why it's never too late to start something new Chapters: 00:00 Meet Anthony Hollis 00:53 Moving to Hong Kong 02:37 Why BJJ Hooks You 03:50 Worlds Divisions Explained 05:46 BJJ vs Bigger Opponents 06:33 Learning Curve and Consistency 08:17 Training Plan to Worlds 09:48 Avoiding Injuries and Tapping 11:35 Strength Mobility and Cardio 14:57 Age Limits Recovery and Habits 17:54 Daily Schedule and Next Competition 18:38 Why BJJ Belts Take Longer 19:07 Belt Promotion Rules 19:55 Belts Stripes and Progress 20:59 Styles Consistency and Game 21:37 Self Defense Reality Check 24:03 Confidence and De Escalation 25:15 First Competitions and Training 28:14 Worlds Event Walkthrough 29:29 Match by Match to Gold 34:38 Staying Calm Under Pressure 36:08 Coaches Shoutouts and Judo 37:56 Final Recap and Invitation