Graham Barlow is a Black Belt and co-author of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - The Ultimate Illustrated Guidebook with Seymour Yang. Graham talks about the collaboration for the beautiful illustrated book specifically aimed at White Belts in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, however we all love our copies, regardless of rank.

Graham talks about his background as a tech journalist, and his transition from years in Chinese martial arts to the ways of learning and progressing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has found a way to appreciate investing in loss through his experience, as well as enjoying the process. This is an incredible in-depth conversation to deeper understand your own game and progress.

Topics:

• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - The Ultimate Illustrated Guidebook
• Collaboration
• Tech Journalism
• Coaching
• Tai Chi
• Ways of learning
• New challenges
• Open mindedness
• Making mistakes
• Awareness
• Priorities

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Meerkatsu website: https://www.meerkatsu.com/

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Moda Jiu Jitsu: https://www.instagram.com/modajiujitsuacademy/

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A UK BJJ Podcast hosted by Lou Temlett @jiu.jitsu.lou

PRODUCTION CREDIT: Kerr Mathieson of Audio Outsource

MUSIC CREDIT:

ARTIST: Maleki Ram | TRACK: Just A Little Boy

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