Lessons Learned From over 70 BJJ Competitions! (Audio Only)

In this episode of the Elbow's Tight podcast, Travis interviews his friend Josh, a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and software engineer. They discuss various topics, including their backgrounds, Jiu-Jitsu journey, competition experiences, and the importance of communication and focusing on personal growth in Jiu-Jitsu. Josh shares his experience transitioning from Muay Thai to Jiu Jitsu and his challenges. He also talks about the mindset shift from focusing on external factors to internal factors in competition. Travis emphasizes the importance of enjoying the process and celebrating small victories along the Jiu-Jitsu journey. Travis and Josh discuss Josh's journey as a competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and content creator in this conversation. They talk about the challenges and mindset shifts Josh experienced during his competition streak, the importance of realistic expectations in competition, and the impact of the ecological approach to Jiu-Jitsu. They also touch on the role of being a full-time content creator and the positive and negative feedback that comes with it.
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00:00 Introduction and Merchandise 00:55 Background and Connection 03:04 Transition to Software Engineering 06:04 Jiu-Jitsu Journey 11:51 The Importance of Communication in Jiu-Jitsu 16:03 Navigating the Challenges and Growth of Competition 21:52 Focusing on Internal Factors for a Fulfilling Jiu-Jitsu Journey 27:53 Overcoming Challenges and Emotional Moments 29:16 Dealing with Losses and Self-Doubt 30:57 Tracking Progress and Finding a New Way of Training 34:10 Unrealistic Expectations and the Importance of Competing 37:31 Advice for New White Belts 52:13 The Challenges and Rewards of Content Creation
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