Dre and Alex address the mental dilemma we all go through when it comes to getting better in jiu jitsu and getting promoted. We typically don’t like to talk about when we are getting promoted - There is no ego in BJJ right?? The truth is that we all want that next stripe or next belt, especially when we feel that we are improving, but its a taboo topic to address and can pose a mental block to your own progress. 

Episode Highlights

• Should we use tests in BJJ?
• Measuring yourself against other belts
• BJJ Tip - React with no reaction
• Good professors know 
• Its ok to wonder when you are getting promoted
• Measure success in as many ways as possible

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