The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting

426 - What Needs to Change to Do Jiu-Jitsu after Age 35


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Today I'm joined by wrestler, jiu-jitsuka, and author Chris Jessulat (https://www.thewrongsideof35.com/) to discuss the best practices for staying relevant on the mats as you enter your fourth decade and beyond...

00:00 Training as an Older Grappler

02:48 The Transition from Competitive to Recreational Training

05:46 Physical Changes and Changing to a Mobility Focus

08:34 Quantifying Progress in Jiu-Jitsu

11:47 Breaking Through Training Plateaus

14:23 Comfort in Unfamiliar Positions

17:11 Training Strategies for Older Grapplers

29:35 Creating Positive Training Environments

31:12 The Impact of Focussing on Recovery and Positive Lifestyle Choices

33:41 Proactive Injury Management and Recovery Strategies

37:44 Navigating Injury Diagnosis and Treatment

40:51 Adapting Techniques and Mindset in Training

44:22 Reflections on Writing and Sharing Martial Arts Experiences

48:26 Lessons Learned from Martial Arts Training

51:20 The Importance of Community in Martial Arts

If you've read this far down then check out my best-selling book Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic, available everywhere including Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Death-Subarctic-Stephan-Kesting/dp/1639368612/

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