In this episode we discuss what moves and techniques to work on. Specifically we break it down:

What you need to work on

What you want to work on

And what everyone should work on

This episode is quick, practical, and actionable advice for all belt levels.

Finding a gym (be it jiu jitsu or another activity) for some people can feel like a big task while others can go with the closest facility and not think twice. For this episode I dive into some key tips on choosing your gym and the important part of picking a gym that is rarely discussed. We capture some red flags you need to keep an eye out for while identifying some of the positive points that may indicate you've found your perfect home gym.

This episode is perfect for those starting jiu jitsu or for any reason, are looking for a new gym. This episode also lays the foundation for a future conversation about when it may be time to leave a gym.

On this episode I answer a question I've fielded quite a bit while talking to prospective grapplers and members being "How do I get Ready to Begin Jiu Jitsu".

We explore both the mindset as well as practical tips to accomplish this. This episode also encourages experienced grapplers to look beyond Jiu Jitsu and use this episode to help them off the mats.

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EPISODE 14

Storytime! On today's episode I recap my first weekend snowboarding trip. How did Jiu jitsu help make it a good weekend? What interesting things did I find in common with training jiu jitsu and learning how to snowboard ? Want to hear about a scorpion? (and we are not talking about the jiu jitsu technique aka Lockdown)

For you, it may not be snowboarding but if there is anything in your life you have been wanting to do but delaying on taking action, you may hear somethings we have in common, and at the same time learn how to move past those blocks holding you back.

Every think about becoming a podcast guest? Before you default to modesty and saying no, on today's episode we talk a couple tips on being a better podcast guest. These tips can be used for improving your own story as well as representing yourself better in job interviews.

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On this episode:

Let’s recap, regroup, and recharge for the month ahead. In this episode I review March covering our Mat Reflections Structure which include: :

• My Biggest lesson as a student from the month
• A key coaching lesson
• The State of Blue 2 Black
• The Most Memorable Moment of the Month
• & we set a new goal and/or challenge for the month ahead

Does earning a Jiu Jitsu black belt take 10 years? Does the thought of time commitment like this in a sport hold others back from even starting in the first place?

On episode 11 we review this objection and ways we can view the time commitment as a positive element of the overall "Jiu Jitsu journey"

Starting jiu jitsu is not an easy task. Often it is said the hardest belt to achieve is the white belt, the first of the belts which you give yourself by starting and committing to jiu jitsu training.

In this first objections episode we talk about Injuries. The fear and realistic concerns surrounding jiu jitsu injuries hold many back from experiencing our spot. We discuss why this is such a common objection and various ways we can handle.

These episodes we cover objections to starting are perfect for coaches, gym employees, and advanced students to understand so we can help get more people into the gyms and over their fears of injuries.