Brian is my personal BJJ inspiration. I'm 6'1, 150 pounds naked (I'm not flexible either), and I started when I was 29. I was never interested in fighting or the UFC, I'm just a nerdy dude. It's been two years now, and I'm still alive! Brian is one of the rare human beings in BJJ that I feel truly lives out the spirit that Helio presented BJJ as. Every man, woman and child should be able to learn it, it's not for those that are already strong enough to defend themselves, but those that lack the natural attributes to defend themselves. But, you often walk into a gym and it's bigger dudes, fighters, "tough guys" etc. Really makes you question what you got yourself into. But, I'm in it because I enjoy it, because I am seeing huge progress, and because I really want to prove to people that you don't have to be short and stalky, or super flexible, or tall and strong. You can be a rusty slinky like me, and do just fine.
My experience with rolling in a "no ego" sort of way where I'm not trying to necessarily beat the other guy, use strength and power to force things, etc... is that the other guy isn't playing along and steamrolls me while I was trying to play nice and learn. Bad gym maybe.
One thing that I really disagree with is the idea that just showing up is enough. As you get better, just showing up isn't enough. You may make no progress unless you take your learning in to your own hands. Such as asking questions, trying to actively solve problems and thinking about how the techniques connect to put together a game.
Brian definitely needs more attention. His BJJ is on a completely different level. Thanks for the content. If you know you know
Brian is my personal BJJ inspiration. I'm 6'1, 150 pounds naked (I'm not flexible either), and I started when I was 29. I was never interested in fighting or the UFC, I'm just a nerdy dude. It's been two years now, and I'm still alive! Brian is one of the rare human beings in BJJ that I feel truly lives out the spirit that Helio presented BJJ as. Every man, woman and child should be able to learn it, it's not for those that are already strong enough to defend themselves, but those that lack the natural attributes to defend themselves. But, you often walk into a gym and it's bigger dudes, fighters, "tough guys" etc. Really makes you question what you got yourself into. But, I'm in it because I enjoy it, because I am seeing huge progress, and because I really want to prove to people that you don't have to be short and stalky, or super flexible, or tall and strong. You can be a rusty slinky like me, and do just fine.
Awesome❤ b glick is awesome. Also, love the pummel round
Thank you Brian! You are an inspiration sir 🙏🙌
Excellent advice ☝️🙌🏻
It's weird that John Danaher wasn't wearing a rash guard!
My experience with rolling in a "no ego" sort of way where I'm not trying to necessarily beat the other guy, use strength and power to force things, etc... is that the other guy isn't playing along and steamrolls me while I was trying to play nice and learn. Bad gym maybe.
One thing that I really disagree with is the idea that just showing up is enough. As you get better, just showing up isn't enough. You may make no progress unless you take your learning in to your own hands. Such as asking questions, trying to actively solve problems and thinking about how the techniques connect to put together a game.
You make a very fair point Adam, and Brian actually addressed that in his most recent appearance! Be sure to check it out!
Deep stuff
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