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- 023 - The Highs and Lows of Whitebelts with Steve & Karen Barron
This week we have special guests Steve and Karen Barron! We talk about the whitebelt journey and how it evolves over time. We dive into what it's like starting out as a woman and how it feels when you finally start to play Jiu Jitsu, how we feel when looking at higher belts, and how the journey is just a drop in the bucket of our lives! Listen in on our latest discussion!
Show Notes:- Steve's third stripe- Different stages of white belts (mentality)- Belts and stripes don't matter - Enjoy the journey- Whitebelt training- Best and worst parts of being a white belt- Being a brand new white belt- Learning/ takeaways from every class- Be better than your past self- Noticing progress- Perception of other beltsResale Barron Retro Game Tournament: https://fb.me/e/1vEfwbOXzhttps://www.fluid-jiujitsu.com/
https://linktr.ee/ABJJMarriage1 hr 4 min - 022 - Cherish Your Relationships
This week we talk about a few different topics. We vlogged about our fur babies and how they are terrible at BJJ. We were supposed to go camping this weekend but a doggy health scare kept us home. We made the best of it with great food and each other's company. Listen in to hear about it!
Show Notes:- Fur baby history- Wild week & doggy health- Definition of a diet- Competition meals- Trying new recipes- Rolling with significant other- Cherish the time we havehttps://www.fluid-jiujitsu.com/
https://linktr.ee/ABJJMarriage53 min - 021 - How To Keep BJJ Fun
This week we talk about what keeps BJJ fun for us, and how you can bring fun to your gym! We talk about all of the different types of events we host, from prom to blindfold to MMA rolling, and how we build and maintain a culture of fun and growth. Every member of the gym brings their own flair and adds to the community. Above all else, make sure you are having fun and enjoying Jiu Jitsu!
Show Notes:- Different types of events- Fun warm-ups- Fluid BJJ Prom- Different styles of rolling- UFC Vegas 29 BJJ highlight- Building relationships with coaches & teammates- Curriculum vs. instructors- Gym culturehttps://www.fluid-jiujitsu.com/
https://linktr.ee/ABJJMarriage55 min - 020 - A Weekend With Master Pedro Sauer
This week we dive into our fun-filled week of air conditioning troubles and hosting Master Pedro Sauer, 8th degree coral belt, at our dojo & house for the weekend. We had Master Sauer in town for a seminar and we talk about all the fun we had and some our biggest takeaways of the weekend. Listen in on our discussion about one of our idols and how he has helped advance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in America!
Show Notes:- Crazy hot week in Wisconsin, A/C unit died 🥵- Special Guest at our house Pedro Sauer- Pedro Sauer lineage- Master Sauer Seminar- The embodiment of a gentleman- Met lots of black belts- The language of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu- How BJJ is analogous to lifehttps://www.fluid-jiujitsu.com/
https://linktr.ee/ABJJMarriage1 hr 1 min - 019 - A Conversation with All 5 BJJ Belts
This week we have 3 special guests to talk about each belt level in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We are joined by purple belt Dave Jahns, brown belt Brett Rouse, and our professor, black belt Brenton Fitzgerald. Listen in on our discussion of what it means to hold every rank in BJJ and how we all feel in our respective ranks. What we are working on, how we feel against other belts, and what we feel about our past belts. We dive into Milwaukee/Wisconsin BJJ history, how to progress, and how to keep on rolling. Don't miss this episode!
Show Notes:- Difference of BJJ throughout the years- Starting BJJ in different time periods- Perspective of each belt level- What each belt is working on- Brenton's Cog Theory- Who makes you better?- Favorite and least favorite belthttps://www.fluid-jiujitsu.com/
https://linktr.ee/ABJJMarriage1 hr 32 min - 018 - Old Man BJJ Training at 40 and Older with Rhomer Varilla
This week we welcome special guest Rhomer Varilla to talk about his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey. He is preparing for his first competition at the age of 50 years old! How inspiring! We have a great discussion about what precautions he takes and how he balances BJJ into his life. How he's feeling leading up to competition and what drives him to continue to train. We had a great time recording this. Thank you Rhomer for joining us!
Show Notes:- Starting BJJ over 40 years old- Understanding your body- Competition tips- Competing over 50 years old- Focused training- Physical and mental meditation- Do the hard thing- How BJJ improves all aspects of lifehttps://www.fluid-jiujitsu.com/
https://linktr.ee/ABJJMarriage1 hr 4 min - 017 - What Motivates You to Train BJJ
This week we talk about what gets us to every training session and how we stay motivated! Sometimes life has a way of trying to persuade us to skip training. We talk about all of the overwhelming reasons why we overcome that urge! Join us in this discussion of what keeps us going.
Show Notes:- Brittany's 4th stripe!- We need a theme song - help us choose!- Train insane to win competitions- Group accountability- Family of BJJ practitioners- New grappler every 6 months- Becoming a coach- Being a good training partner- Discipline equals freedomhttps://www.fluid-jiujitsu.com/
https://linktr.ee/ABJJMarriage52 min - 016 - How You Can Develop Deep Relationships Through Jiu Jitsu
This week we talk about the different ways we strengthen our relationship with Jiu Jitsu. While Jiu Jitsu is beneficial for us physically and mentally, it also develops strong bonds in relationships. Whether it's friendships, partners, mentors, or family, your bond will grow if you practice Jiu Jitsu together!
Show Notes:- Spending more time- Car rides- Coaching each other- Common interests- Communication- Teaching kids together- Mentorshiphttps://www.fluid-jiujitsu.com/
https://linktr.ee/ABJJMarriage57 min - 015 - What Women Love About BJJ
This week Brittany is joined by Ellie and Tracy! The three of us get into what its like being a woman practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The friends they've made, the confidence they've built, and how much they just love it! Let us know what it's like for you to train as or with a woman in BJJ.
Come to the women self-defense seminar & workshop for free coming up at the end of May at Fluid Jiu Jitsu: https://fb.me/e/MxrFZtkRShow Notes:- Being a mom training BJJ- how do men treat women in the mat- women's hormones in BJJ- women rolling with new males- Women's Blue Belt- women's self-defense seminar- confidence building- kids bjjhttps://www.fluid-jiujitsu.com/
https://linktr.ee/ABJJMarriage1 hr 10 min - 014 - Taking Time Off from BJJ?
014 - Taking Time Off from BJJ?
This week we talk about how to ease back into training after some time off. Whether you're taking time off voluntarily or involuntarily, getting back on the mats can be daunting! This video will remind you that no matter how long you might take off, you'll be okay. Remember, you're beating those of us who are still at home on the couch!Show Notes:- How to measure your week of training- Working specific techniques- Easing into training- Old habits die hard- 70/30 percent rule- Tap oftenhttps://www.fluid-jiujitsu.com/
https://linktr.ee/ABJJMarriage48 min
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