THE ROAD TO BLACK

This week, Paul and Wes put a wrap on 2021 with a short recap of the year's special guests. The guys also chat about the coming year and what goals they have for their personal and professional lives. Tune in to the last TRTB episode of the year! Happy New Year!

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This week the guy's welcome Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt and Ares East Mesa BJJ academy owner Alex Martinez! Listen in as Alex shares his journey to Blackbelt and how along the way he decided to open his own academy. The guys chat about knowledge within the ranks, belt progression, and the trials of opening a new academy. This episode was packed with tons of great insight from Alex! You won't want to miss it! Follow Alex @silverfox_bjj and @areseastmesabjj

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In this week's episode, Wes and Paul talk about the importance of finding a balanced training protocol based on your individual needs in terms of injury maintenance and prevention. We all have different needs and goals within Jiu Jitsu and it's critical for each of us to find the path that works best for us. A high level 22 year old competitor will have a different training plan than that of a 50 year old hobbyist but both will require smart and well thought out plans. Jump on the episode to hear more! Subscribe and listen now! 

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This week the guys discuss the 2021 World Master Championship and how Las Vegas was the mecca of grappling this past weekend with multiple Jiu Jitsu events being held. Wes shares his own experience competing at this year's World Master after an extended break from competition. Spoiler Alert: He had a blast at the tournament! Listen and subscribe!!!

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THE BJJ PHYSIO - Check out www.thebjjphysio.online for your Jiu Jitsu therapy and performance needs. All mobile solution for keeping your body in elite Jiu Jitsu condition! Follow @the_bjj_physio on Instagram!

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This episode the guys recap the last couple weeks in grappling and discuss how one of the hosts has been dealing with COVID sickness. Also Wes updates the show with his training leading up to World Master 2021. Tune in!

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THE BJJ PHYSIO - Check out www.thebjjphysio.online for your Jiu Jitsu therapy and performance needs. All mobile solution for keeping your body in elite Jiu Jitsu condition! Follow @the_bjj_physio on Instagram!

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After a recap of recent vacations, the guys share their views on advancements in learning and progressing through the ranks. Wes mentions an instance where a coach would only promote students based on obtaining gold medal victories. The guys didn't exactly agree with this approach and offered some other more common forms of measuring skills and advancement. Tune in!

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THE BJJ PHYSIO - Check out www.thebjjphysio.online for your Jiu Jitsu therapy and performance needs. All mobile solution for keeping your body in elite Jiu Jitsu condition! Follow @the_bjj_physio on Instagram!

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This week the guys dive deep into a new wearable device Wes has been implementing into some of his client's performance training regimen. Wes details the importance of Heart Rate Variability as it relates to increased performance and over all well being. It was an insightful discussion and one you won't want to miss! Make sure to contact Wes (@the_bjj_physio) if you are interested in learning how this new technology and the resulting data can help improve your training and life! Tune in now!

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THE BJJ PHYSIO - Check out www.thebjjphysio.online for your Jiu Jitsu therapy and performance needs. All mobile solution for keeping your body in elite Jiu Jitsu condition! Follow @the_bjj_physio on Instagram!

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This week, Paul and Wes talk about the challenges of business ownership as they relate to their own businesses but also those of academy and gym owners. Welcoming and keeping new students is one of the bigger challenges within a bjj academy and the guys give some tips on how you can help create a welcoming environment for your new fellow training partners. Be kind and welcoming to those new white belts....We need them!!!

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THE BJJ PHYSIO - Check out www.thebjjphysio.online for your Jiu Jitsu therapy and performance needs. All mobile solution for keeping your body in elite Jiu Jitsu condition! Follow @the_bjj_physio on Instagram!

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This week the guys talk about mentality and managing the thought process as it relates to injuries, setbacks, advancements and more. Injuries can bring us down both physically and mentally and learning to manage emotions during these times is paramount. Listen in as Paul and Wes discuss some of their most recent setbacks and how they overcame negative thoughts throughout their Jiu Jitsu journey. Subscribe and listen!

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THE BJJ PHYSIO - Check out www.thebjjphysio.online for your Jiu Jitsu therapy and performance needs. All mobile solution for keeping your body in elite Jiu Jitsu condition! Follow @the_bjj_physio on Instagram!

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Listen in as the guys discuss the current issue of sexual abuse in the Jiu Jitsu community. There's a current uprising with stories of abuse within the Jiu Jitsu community across the globe. Several big names have been implicated in either direct abuse or covering up the abuse of others. Many practitioners are now speaking up and sharing their stories across several media platforms which is causing a stir and rightfully so. Catch up on one of the most important issues going on in our sport. 

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THE BJJ PHYSIO - Check out www.thebjjphysio.online for your Jiu Jitsu therapy and performance needs. All mobile solution for keeping your body in elite Jiu Jitsu condition! Follow @the_bjj_physio on Instagram!

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