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Jiu Jitsu Junction
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Jiu Jitsu Junction is here to provide jiu-jitsu students with the knowledge that they need to achieve longevity and competency in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
This channel is primarily a podcast that covers all kinds of BJJ topics with an eye on providing value to all levels of BJJ athletes but with an extra focus on beginning to intermediate BJJ students.
This channel is primarily a podcast that covers all kinds of BJJ topics with an eye on providing value to all levels of BJJ athletes but with an extra focus on beginning to intermediate BJJ students.
Self Defense & Jiu Jitsu (What to Focus On) | Ep. 44
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase discuss self-defense aspects of BJJ,
They share stories about personal experiences in regard to people they've known and seen in self-defense situations including how it works for kids and women.
They discuss how to approach training and go over complementary focuses that can help you with your self-defense capabilities.
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They share stories about personal experiences in regard to people they've known and seen in self-defense situations including how it works for kids and women.
They discuss how to approach training and go over complementary focuses that can help you with your self-defense capabilities.
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▼ Connect with us! ▼
Subscribe ➡︎ youtube.com/@jiujitsujunction?sub_confirmation=1
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▼ Support the channel (at no additional cost to you)▼
Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
👉️ Hampton Adams Black Athletic Sports Tape (Tape for Bracing Fingers & Joints): amzn.to/3EGsARa
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9 Pillars of Competent Jiu Jitsu Martial Artists | Ep. 43
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In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase talk about the pillars of what make you a competent BJJ martial artist. They go over physical, mental, and skill development oriented categories to develop to be a well rounded martial artist in jiu jitsu. ▼ Connect with us! ▼ Subscribe ➡︎ youtube.com/@jiujitsujunction?sub_confirmation=1 IG ➡︎ jiujitsujunction ▼ Su...
What Makes BJJ a Great Platform for Self-Development* | Ep. 42
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*Accidentally uploaded the source file folks sorry! Now you know a little more about us than you might've wanted to know lmao. We'll get back in the swing of things :) In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase break down what makes BJJ such an ideal way to practice self-development. Some of the topics discussed: • Practicing social skills • What makes jiu jitsu hard • No...
Maximizing Jiu Jitsu Progress on Minimal Schedule (1-2 Classes) | Ep. 41
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In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss how to get the most out of training only 1-2 sessions per week. It can be challenging to learn on a minimal schedule. Andre and Chase discuss how to make progress if you have trouble making it to enough classes. Discussed in the episode: • How to get the most out of each class • Cross-training at another jiu-jitsu school...
How to Learn Jiu Jitsu Late Escapes Safely | Ep. 40
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In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss how to navigate learning late escapes in submission grappling. They talk about: • Why late escapes are neglected in BJJ training • Which late escapes are safest to start to train first • How to select the right training partner to learn late escapes • How to train late escapes in a typical jiu-jitsu gym environment ▼ Con...
10 Signs of a Good Jiu Jitsu School | Ep. 38
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In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase discuss several factors that can indicate that a BJJ school is a good one. Some of the indicators of a good jiu jitsu school that were discussed in the podcast include: 1. Student success in tournaments 2. Cleanliness of the school 3. Live grappling occurring in most/all classes 4. Upper belts being on the mats 5. Class sizes 6. ...
Teaching Jiu Jitsu Effectively & How It Develops Your BJJ | Ep. 37
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In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Michael talk about teaching jiu jitsu. They talk about how to handle teaching your first classes when you start your journey as an instructor in BJJ. They also discuss how teaching BJJ helps you grow in skill as a jiu-jitsu athlete and how instructing a class builds your character, overall accountability, and life experience. ▼ Connec...
How to Learn Jiu Jitsu Late Escapes Safely | Ep. 40
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In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss how to navigate learning late escapes in submission grappling. Some of the things that they talk about: • Why late escapes are neglected in BJJ training • Which late escapes are safest to start to train first • How to select the right training partner to learn late escapes • How to train late escapes in a typical jiu-jit...
Why We Feel Insecure in Jiu Jitsu (And What To Do About It) | Ep. 36
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In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Chase and Andre discuss several of the main factors that lead to feeling insecure when you are training in BJJ. Feeling insecure in an uncomfortable but natural part of a complex sport with a social component, and people don't have context for how to process and categorize an experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Towards the end of the episode they...
Picking the Right BJJ Instructor for Private Lessons | Ep. 35
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In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss the factors that can make a BJJ private lesson worth spending your time and money on. They also talk about how we can narrow down our choices for what instructors we should choose to get the most out of engaging in private lessons. They discuss professionalism, similar body type, their jiu jitsu game, your current skill ...
Boost BJJ Progress & Longevity (By Rotating Your Jiu Jitsu) | Ep. 34
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In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction Podcast, Andre and Chase discuss the importance of rotating your jiu-jitsu techniques and overall game plan to prevent constant wear and tear on specific joints and parts of your body as well as make better overall progress in your BJJ development. Spreading out that wear and tear can significantly impact keeping your body healthy for BJJ and life in ge...
Are Jiu Jitsu Seminars Worth It (Evaluate For Yourself + Alternatives) | Ep. 33
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In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction Podcast Andre and Chase discuss whether or not it is worth it to attend jiu jitsu seminars. They talk about whether or not BJJ seminars are more or less useful based on your current skill level, some mindset ideas that allow you to get the most out of attending a jiu jitsu seminar, and a bit about the experience of attending a seminar. They also discuss...
9 Reasons Why Lower Belts Can Tap Upper Belts | Ep. 32
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In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction Podcast, Andre and Chase break down 9 factors that lead to BJJ lower belts tapping out BJJ upper belts. They go into the idea of balancing these factors both as a lower belt and upper belt jiu-jitsu athlete and how to integrate a mental reframe to properly handle these situations and make progress. ▼ Connect with us! ▼ Subscribe ➡︎ youtube.com/@jiujitsu...
How to Train Hard in BJJ (And Make Progress Safely) | Ep. 39
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In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss how to approach training hard to maximize your experience on the mats in BJJ. Throughout the discussion they talk about how wrestling handles intensity and what lessons we can carry over and adapt to jiu jitsu. Some topics discussed: -The difference between hard drilling and hard rolling in jiu jitsu -When it's bad to tr...
What to Expect in Your First BJJ Class
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In this video, we talk about what to expect in your first BJJ class. We go over what the class structure typically looks like as well as some details on how they tend to go in practice. We also touch on some cultural norms and how you might interact with your instructor as well as other students in your jiu jitsu class. Some Relevant Videos Linked Below: What to Expect Rolling in BJJ: ua-cam.co...
7 Pillars of Effective BJJ Hygiene (For Better Health & Training)
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7 Pillars of Effective BJJ Hygiene (For Better Health & Training)
3 Impactful Reasons to Strength Train for BJJ (And How) | Ep. 31
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3 Impactful Reasons to Strength Train for BJJ (And How) | Ep. 31
How Jiu Jitsu Adults Could Train Better (Lessons From Kids BJJ) | Ep. 30
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How Jiu Jitsu Adults Could Train Better (Lessons From Kids BJJ) | Ep. 30
Prevent Boredom & Make More Progress in BJJ | Ep. 29
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Prevent Boredom & Make More Progress in BJJ | Ep. 29
How BJJ Has Evolved & When to Learn Leg Locks | Ep. 28
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How BJJ Has Evolved & When to Learn Leg Locks | Ep. 28
Jiu Jitsu Competition Prep (BJJ Fight Camp Principles) | Ep. 27
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Jiu Jitsu Competition Prep (BJJ Fight Camp Principles) | Ep. 27
Getting Emotional After BJJ (Why It Happens & How to Mitigate) | Ep. 26
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Getting Emotional After BJJ (Why It Happens & How to Mitigate) | Ep. 26
Why People Quit BJJ (And How to Avoid Quitting) | Ep. 25
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Why People Quit BJJ (And How to Avoid Quitting) | Ep. 25
Is BJJ Becoming Soft (And Is That a Problem) | Ep. 24
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Is BJJ Becoming Soft (And Is That a Problem) | Ep. 24
How to Deal With Aggressive BJJ Beginners (As A Beginner) | Ep. 23
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How to Deal With Aggressive BJJ Beginners (As A Beginner) | Ep. 23
Should You Use Mouth Guard in BJJ (3 Important Benefits)
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Should You Use Mouth Guard in BJJ (3 Important Benefits)
How to Effectively Train BJJ Multiple Times in a Day | Ep. 22
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How to Effectively Train BJJ Multiple Times in a Day | Ep. 22
How to Handle BJJ Rib Injury Recovery & Return to Jiu Jitsu
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How to Handle BJJ Rib Injury Recovery & Return to Jiu Jitsu
How to Balance Aggression and Flow in BJJ Competitions | Ep. 21
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How to Balance Aggression and Flow in BJJ Competitions | Ep. 21
Should You Wear a Cup in BJJ? (With Helpful Alternatives)
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Should You Wear a Cup in BJJ? (With Helpful Alternatives)
Would it make sense to drill positions and transitioning from one position to another on a dummy?
I'm a 2nd degree black belt in traditional Kung Fu, black sash in Shaolin temple tai chi. I started BJJ two months ago, and I'm a whiter shade of pale in BJJ. IT'S TOTALLY V DIFFERENT! But I'm a good way. I'm meeting good people and it's a very positive experience.
Stages of a purple belt next?
Complete newbie starting at my first gym soon at the age of 39. I’ve talked to a few guys at my powerlifting gym who do jujitsu and they all think I’ll have problems finding people to roll with. I have 10 years of wrestling background and 25+ in the strongman / powerlifting world. At 6’3 280 they don’t think I’ll find a lot local guys willing to roll with me. But I’m going in knowing outside of my wrestling background l don’t know shit and I’d love to go slow and learn with someone who isn’t going to immediately try and dislocate my elbow as someone who still love powerlifting and works in construction while also having a 2 year old I want to eventually do jujitsu with me the injury anxiety is there
Thank you we are new to bjj i just put my child in the class and wasn't sure how to dress her appropriately, now know thank you
Happy to help hope she has a great experience training
I cranked an ankle lock so hard today that I could feel the guys tibia bending. Eventually I just let go and went for something else
Blows my mind when people don’t tap there, he’s lucky you’re training with restraint and moved on
Does this guy even have a tattoo?
Been training for about a month and remembering to take it easy and not “hard” is something that tends to slip a few times during sessions . The last recent session was the first time I had to different rolling partners tell me to take it “friendly “ and slow to let the movements register. Coming from a wrestling background this is something I need to have seeded into my thought process I’m in my late 30s and the majority are blue and purple belt partners I just remember that we all need to go back home in one peace
Wrestling (especially at the age you learn wrestling) is all fast, intense and simpler. The biggest difference is that learning movement patterns that are really unfamiliar especially when you're older is that its more efficient to learn it all a bit more slowed down. Which kind of takes care of the going too hard thing all on it's own. Thanks for sharing your experience!
This is helpful, but I am still not sure what I’m supposed to do. I’m 225 lbs, 6’1” and a meathead. I’m still new. I try to be nice to everyone. But it is difficult to balance what your saying. The main thing is play guard. I’m not sure if that means I should be letting someone win rather than use my strength. Coach will point me out to class or use me as an example of why certain techniques have to be done using your strongest muscles against my weakest. Coach has also encouraged women and teens to feel comfortable rolling with me and he’s said things like - he is the nicest, big and scary man I’ve met, he’s not going to hurt you if you roll with him. I do try my best to match the other person’s effort, but at some point if their skill is higher than mine, I do use my strength and weight. Especially If someone is coming in hard. If they want to win at all costs and I can stop them, my instinct is that I should. But sometimes I will let the person win out of fear that they won’t want k roll with me if they can’t tap me. A guy did get really frustrated that he wasn’t able to tap me in the 5 minutes we rolled. I’ve been going regularly enough that it seems every small guy with a higher belt wants to roll with me lately. Which is cool. They haven’t tried to kill me. But I can tell they want to win. Should I be letting them tap me?
Big guys tend to "need to play guard" to keep things interesting and a bit safer especially when it comes to rolling with other new grapplers. Playing guard and using solid fundamental movements that don't rely on strength is always a good bet but you don't ever have to "let them win" by breaking out of the good fundamental movement patterns. I'd make them have to beat your movements with their movements. Coach using you that way is a great compliment and it shows faith that you're a great training partner in my opinion. Yeah matching effort in speed and movement and not letting yourself get tapped while being conscientious with your partner is the best you can do and it sounds like you do a good job of it. It's not really your responsibility to manage their emotions. That said if they won't overexcitedly rip submissions you can practice "late submission escapes" and they'll catch you a bit more and you'll both get something out of it. Yeah smaller guys really like conscientious big guys. You don't have to let them tap you though (but maybe ride the line and doing some late escapes wouldn't be a bad idea for you) Appreciate you sharing your experience with us!
@@jiujitsujunction those are good tips. Thanks. I was thinking about this today in class. Asked my coach about this too- how do I give good feedback if a newer smaller guy can’t apply a choke hard enough (I mentioned my thick neck, right haha). It’s a rich experience with lots to gain. Thanks again for the tips and sharing them online. Love it
Great tips! My gym spends two weeks on the same moves and it’s the first time I’ve felt like this is something I enjoy and could learn. The idea of trying different moves each class sounds terrible to me. I’ve tried BJJ a few times in the past and that’s how those other schools were organized. I always ended up dropping out.
I love it when gyms focus on a technique or technique series for at least a week or two before moving on. Helps me a ton personally!
One year white belt- I will learn a technique and hit it amazingly that first week, then for some reason boom not again for months and I’m trying the whole time lol. The weird thing is bolos, let me say i, before learning or really knowing what a bolo was had been hitting it in a couple cases naturally when apparently (in retrospect now) was at the right spot at the right time. However since learning it a month ago (from various locations) I’m spamming it every session and I am successful 50% of the time consistently, I’m getting to the back 80% of the time. So I’m successfully doing the bolo but not fully taking the back part (known problem I’m working) I do think my body was made for bolos the rolls the hip mobility for that move. I enjoy it a lot. Now time to work on back control more.
Haha been there friend. You’re probably also getting good enough that people aren’t just letting things much happen anymore (just one factor)
Clothing doesn't show your rank in BJJ... Unless you're a purple belt, then you need purple rashguard, purple tape, purple earmuffs - otherwise the world won't know that youy're a purple belt.
Purple belt is the belt for getting all the swag haha
It is such a valuable topic❤
Glad you enjoyed it my friend 🙂
So if someone has toe nail issues or athletes feet they have to wear socks ????
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection so should be treated and covered yes but I’d do socks plus a wrestling shoe
@@jiujitsujunction can you recommend some shoes socks
Hey just started Jiu Jitsu. Is it normal to be thrown in a class with blue and purple belts and learning advance move when I don’t even know the basics? Thanks
Yep, your in for baptism by fire for the first steps of this journey my man. You’ll be the nail far more than the hammer until a few months go by and new people start joining your team after you. Then you’ll start having more and more opportunities to become a hammer. Enjoy this time, you’re going to learn so much so fast at this stage.
@@joebesmith Thanks for the response man. I can’t get over how good these guys are. They were rag dolling my ass. In a weird way I enjoyed it.
Yeah most schools are blended skill level classes you’ll pick it up in little bursts :)
@@jiujitsujunction I appreciate the response.
Please, less use of the word “like”, and whistling nose-breathing into the mic. Great info and pointers, just found the above distracting at times.
Very new to being in front of the camera in that episode. Thanks for the feedback :)
My kryponite is my cardio. I know it gets better with time but damn it sucks trying to defend with no oxygen left lol
Me too buddy (this is Andre). Every time I'm disciplined about maintaining or growing the cardio tank it makes a huge difference in my training.
Is it ok to wear spats with mma shorts on top and a rash guard
I wear that combo every time I train nowadays
Ok I was Just Wondering If It Was Too Much
needed to hear this as im an ignorant white belt that needs to stop bresk the “ speed limit” an flow better
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts appreciate you stopping by. Glad you're getting something out of it friend
I went way too hard as a white belt. I became more defensive as a Blue Belt focusing on escapes and not being tapped . 😅
Me too buddy haha, thanks for watching!
half of my body is covered in tattoos. I wait 5-7 days and have had 0 issues. If I am on the mats and my tattoo becomes sore, I just leave early.
I've heard that from a few folks tbh, but people are all over the map about tattoo recovery times (heck some peopl just heal faster too). Appreciate you sharing your experience here!
Had a sleeve done and my tattoo artist said 3 days though im wainting until it stops peeling@@jiujitsujunction
The doctors dont do shit. Im dealing with one right now just rehabbing on my own. Body scissor and a spazzy blue belt got me
There really isn't anything they can do for ribs... which sucks a lot since it's a common injury for grapplers. Been there buddy. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Its funny since Belt Stripes havent been a thing from white to brown when BJJ was "new".... Only Black belt had stripes.... Stripes were invented because usually it took 2,5 years from white to blue and another 4-5 years from blue to purple.... So some people had trained for 5-6 years and had only got 1 belt promotion which made some people sad. Stripes dont mean anything ! Its a new invention to give "fake" Promotions to people who need constant confirmation of Progress... not giving a f ... about stripes is not watering down BJJ... BJJ had no stripes before it was waterd down ;) Giving stripes on attendence is pefectly legit since it has no real meaning besides making some people happy ;) I got my 3rd Stripe today because i did well vs Blue Belts and submitted several of them... i earned them within 11 weeks but i was an MMA fighter many many years back. In our School stripes can be given for doing good but will also automatically come for attendence . So you could earn 3 Stripes on White for attending class regularly for 1 year or like me just do well and get them within a little less than 3 months. Doesnt matter ;)... Also another active semi-pro MMA fighter came to our gym and got 3 Stripes after the first rolling session since he could hang with some purple belts.
Yeah ultimately I'm not against giving out stripes for recognition of effort through attendance or anything along those lines. Some mixture of attendance based stripes and performance based ones seems common (and appropriate) to me. Thanks for sharing your experience buddy
Chunkmaster flex on left making fun of people going in bjj without knowing anything….. Then talking about humility.
I’m a white belt and I only wear ranked rash guards I have some solid black stuff but when I train no gi I wear ranked
Yeah I mostly just wear unranked random solid colors or stuff that’s branded swag at my home gyms I have ranked ones for visiting gyms that sit semi neglected in my closet tho haha
We have a guy whose a white belt but tries to act like he is a brown belt and wears all ranked brown belt stuff and is very stubborn about learning anythign he thinks he knows everything
That guy definitely has the wrong idea. However I find it funny that I’ve run into 2 different white belts myself who love sporting brown belt swag myself too haha
If ur gonna force me to wear a sweat suit no way am I wearing a shirt underneath
Haha I can sympathize with this
Thank you!
You’re welcome hope you have a good first class
No gi jiu jitsu is just submission wrestling with different rules
That Chase guy seems like a pretty cool dude I'd train with him
He is a cool guy (this is the other one haha) Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment
I commented about 7 months ago when I first started doing jujitsu under a Gracie University certified training center.. After about a year of doing the combatatives. Which include 36 different techniques and drills. I just got promoted. And moved on to the most advanced class the master cycle class. Which has your full-on sparring. After seeing a lot of comments from people who just started jujitsu.white belts Starting out and having to go to schools. That start sparring right from the first class. I realized the advantage that I had going into sparring for my first time after having gone through the first gracie university classes and learning the 36 techniques. I was well more aware, even though I had never sparred. I had an understanding of positions. Certain things for like an elevator sweep or elbow escape from mount. Or understanding side control and half guard and things like that. I was a lot more comfortable than it seems like a lot of other white Belts when they first started full sparring. Considering im in my 40s its been such a great experience
That’s great that you’ve had a positive experience there. I can see pros and cons to each approach but generally speaking I always found that good bjj schools can handle sparring in the first few classes with grace. That said I’d rather take the Gracie approach than get thrown to the wolves in the wrong school (been to places like that too) Thanks for sharing your experience with us
Thanks guys! Great insight!
Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the kind comment
Podcast would be good if it wasn't a 1:1 ratio of Podcast to advertisments
Can’t truly control ads on our end but glad you enjoyed it otherwise
I'm a fresh blue belt, like 2 months and I'm at that point where I just stop everybody and rarely submit people. I sweep and control but I have trouble submitting people and I think I still go too soft regardless of how hard my training partner goes. It's a little annoying.
Submitting people is the hardest part so imo that’s just how it goes for quite a while unless there’s a big skill gap Can definitely identify with that feeling though haha It gets better
Thanks guys, great topic
You’re welcome thanks for tuning in
Well this sucks lol I know about the healing process but I’m trying to get my suit done and I wouldn’t want to roll with a fresh big tattoo
Yeah big tattoos are even harder to manage than a little one. I’d err on the side of not messing up expensive tattoos too
Exactly what I need! My defense and cardio is so much better, but my memory sucks! I still freeze up, and forget all the awesome moves I've learned.
Man I’ve been there too haha Gets better especially if you’re very deliberate about training the muscle movement patterns
32 year old white belt. I have a bit of wrestling experience so going slow is something I’m learning. It’s hard for me (in the moment) to not use speed and strength to move into or out of positions. I’m working on it though. Also I must say I have so much respect for my fellow white belts who started with no grappling experience. It was crazy enough for me with grappling experience I couldn’t imagine being completely green.
In some small ways it’s easier to learn (this is Andre replying) when you show up with an “empty cup.” But damn once wrestlers empty it a bit and fill it again get they’re a force of nature haha
@@jiujitsujunction thank you for the advice! That actually helps a lot. I’m going to empty my cup!
What mouthguards do you recommend for jiu jitsu? Ive read lots of people recommending the Sisu Max. What are your thoughts on it?
People love to go fancy on mouth guards but I find that the cheap moldable clear ones work just fine for me personally. 10-12 bucks for 2 boil and bites. Most of the guys in my mma gym use shock doctor though
I go into class excited about hopefully getting better and being awesome and I always leave feeling violated and defeated but uplifted by classmates and encouraged and the other day I got attacked on my job because I work in a psych hospital. I realized real quick that had actually been learning quite a lot and had the old lady subdued pretty quickly lol kidding it was a 6’3 man.
Haha yeah it’s a real humbling moment when the old lady submits you (been there) That first sentence was a friggin roller coaster to read. All the emotion transitioning into getting attacked geez Glad you’re okay and enjoying the experience
I’m a 2 stripe white belt been training consistently for a year today it hit me while I was rolling that I was doin some movements without having to think about then it was a cool moment for me cuz usually I jjst feel lost or have to really think about stuff
Man that’s a magical moment isn’t it? Starts feeling like jiu jitsu when you at least have a goal to look for every time
I think it's pretty normal in the first stage to use strength and go all out when you don't know any techniques. It's all you have to rely on. My only problem is those that are spazzy.
Yeah it’s standard to do that. We all do it at the beginning imo
Thanks Buddy!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching
First month into Jits at 47 years old and have been looking for a podcast like this since I started....it is so difficult to find expert yet calm and humble advice online...without all the bs. As a white belt, my main aim at the moment has been to stay relaxed and be a good rolling partner, someone that people want to roll with...I see growth for me personally, more from doing rather than watching. You guys are great and have just subscribed, looking forward to checking out your other content 👍👍
That’s awesome to hear buddy. Glad you’re having a good time and you seem to have the right mindset! Appreciate you tuning into the channel and thank you for the kind words
My school; At least for the first stripe on our white belts is based on coming to class consistently. After that I think it's both based on attendance and progression.
Yeah I like the balance early on to be sure
Nah mother's milk way more effective in a t shirt.
Unfortunately I’ve had this experience many times and have to agree with you there lol
Great job gents 54 yo white belt here Your channel is Extremely motivating and educational Keep it up
Thank you for your kind words! Glad you’re getting some good out of it
Wish you lads uploaded more again ;)
Us too, life has been crazy and difficult to coordinate Appreciate you checking in
It’s a humbling experience but enjoyable.
There’s exceptions to the rule but in my experience guys that come in with that “1st stage” mentality don’t keep training for a long time.
Something that I’ve seen many times as well