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The Jujitsu Mindset: From Competition to Character Development with Professor Jeff Haddad In this episode of 'The Jujitsu Mindset,' host Pete Deley welcomes Professor Jeff Haddad, a seasoned competitor and experienced teacher in various martial arts. The conversation delves into Haddad's career, his alternate passions such as astrophysics, and the role of discipline in jiujitsu. They discuss the mental and physical challenges unique to jiujitsu, the importance of consistency in skill acquisition, and how competing accelerates personal growth. Haddad shares memorable stories of character development, both from his own life and from teaching students, emphasizing the powerful impact of martial arts on individuals' lives. Jeff Heddad also talks about his approach to mindset coaching, focusing on real-world application to athletic experiences.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:33 Meet Professor Jeff Haddad
01:35 Jeff's Journey: From Occupational Therapy to Jujitsu
02:34 The Problem-Solving Nature of Jujitsu
03:39 Skill Acquisition in Jujitsu
10:02 The Role of Competition in Jujitsu
12:06 Character Development Through Sports
15:24 Memorable Moments in Competition
19:28 Impact of Jujitsu on Students
22:41 Mindset Coaching and Final Thoughts
By Peter M. Deeley Jr. and Lucas Rubbo4.9
3535 ratings
The Jujitsu Mindset: From Competition to Character Development with Professor Jeff Haddad In this episode of 'The Jujitsu Mindset,' host Pete Deley welcomes Professor Jeff Haddad, a seasoned competitor and experienced teacher in various martial arts. The conversation delves into Haddad's career, his alternate passions such as astrophysics, and the role of discipline in jiujitsu. They discuss the mental and physical challenges unique to jiujitsu, the importance of consistency in skill acquisition, and how competing accelerates personal growth. Haddad shares memorable stories of character development, both from his own life and from teaching students, emphasizing the powerful impact of martial arts on individuals' lives. Jeff Heddad also talks about his approach to mindset coaching, focusing on real-world application to athletic experiences.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:33 Meet Professor Jeff Haddad
01:35 Jeff's Journey: From Occupational Therapy to Jujitsu
02:34 The Problem-Solving Nature of Jujitsu
03:39 Skill Acquisition in Jujitsu
10:02 The Role of Competition in Jujitsu
12:06 Character Development Through Sports
15:24 Memorable Moments in Competition
19:28 Impact of Jujitsu on Students
22:41 Mindset Coaching and Final Thoughts

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