Adan is a blue belt at the gym who started training in 2018. He’s a police officer and a devoted husband and father. We talk about how he got started at SDBJJ and how he got started as a police officer. 

6:45 How he got started at Jiu Jitsu 

10:16 How he got started as a police officer 

26:33 Most memorable call

36:54 Hobbies outside of Jiu Jitsu 

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Nick Taylor is a black belt who has been with Sensei Paulo at SDBJJ for more than 10 years. We talk about how he got started, the importance of getting back to basics, and more.

2:24 Styles of different players at the gym

7:25 Going back to basics

19:51 How he got started

30:17 Proper training vs "brawling"

38:17 One of the meanings of being a black belt

46:06 Kind words from Nick Taylor

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Jason is a blue belt war veteran, comedian, and father. He and I discuss starting jiu jitsu to have goals to pursue, to be able to defend himself, and much more. 

4:04 How he got started

8:11 Challenging your ego

12:00 How jiu jitsu helped Jason quit drinking

18:44 The importance of being on time

20:29 His hobbies outside of jiu jitsu

21:26 How he approaches stand-up comedy

25:03 The benefits/importance of jiu jitsu in his life

27:43 Why jiu jitsu is good for war veterans

30:41 His annual "Thanksgiving Throw-down" with his brother

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Charlene discusses how her family got started training at SDBJJ, her perspective on training as both a mom and a woman, the lessons and joy jiu jitsu has given her, and much more.

1:35 How she and her kids have been staying busy during time off

12:51 How she and her kids got started

15:04 Starting jiu jitsu to reunite her family

17:44 Making progress by setting small goals

21:25 How jiu jitsu has impacted her health and her life

27:41 What she's learned from competing

33:10 The benefits of growing up with difficulties

36:36 The importance of training judo

45:20 Kind words from people around the gym that have gone a long way

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Sensei Adam talks about how he started training and teaching at SDBJJ, the importance of standing your ground against bullies, why jiu jitsu is the best martial arts for kids, and more.

Show notes:

2:13 Questions and concepts about jiu jitsu according to Adam 

27:43 The biomechanical explanation for being "rusty"

32:07 How did you get started?

39:38 Why jiu jitsu is the best martial art to teach your kids

42:15 The importance of standing your ground against bullies

51:24 Lessons Adam learned studying physical education and childhood development while he got his undergraduate degree

1:05:07 The biggest lessons he's learned from jiu jitsu

1:18:14 What each belt represents in stages of learning according to Adam

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