Surviving White Belt

Apr 01 2024

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Doing Jiu Jitsu is hard. Probably one of the hardest things you can do, especially as a hobby. Surviving White Belt is meant to help you get started, stay motivated and survive the hardest part of every jiu jitsu career - the time as a white belt. The goal of this podcast is to share stories and experiences of different individuals who have lived through the struggle, so that you realize you're not alone and that staying on the path is worth it.

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Ep. 12: How does competing improve your jiu jitsu?

Apr 01 2024 15 mins

In this episode, I'm sharing the story of my first ever competition and my thoughts on what I would do if I was going to compete again for the first time.

Ep. 11: Leglocks for Beginners?

Mar 24 2024 11 mins

In this episode we're looking into whether or not leglocks should be part of the techniques to learn as a beginner. We are tallking about some basic concepts and the pros and cons of implementing leglocks into your game.

Ep. 10: How to improve your Jiu Jitsu quickly

Feb 25 2024 11 mins

In this episode we will be looking at how to improve your jiu jitsu quickly. Besides training regularly and taking some time off whenever needed, we talk about tapping and trying new things while learning the basics and working with different training partners. We also cover studying instructionals and using competition as a tool to enhance your learning experience.

Ep. 9: Balance between Jiu Jitsu and Life off the Mats

Feb 16 2024 7 mins

Ep. 8: How to approach Goal Setting in Jiu Jitsu

Feb 09 2024 11 mins

In this episode we talk about setting long-, mid- and short-term goals to help you progress faster and stay motivated by focusing on goals that will allow you to earn micro wins.

Ep. 7: 5 Reasons to do Jiu Jitsu

Feb 05 2024 13 mins

This time, we a re looking into my main motivators for doing Jiu Jitsu and why I think a lot of them are really kind of special in this context.We first go into the obvious reason to start any martial art: Self Defense. But why is Jiu Jitsu possibly the best way to actually learn how to defend yourself?What does Jiu Jitsu do for you in terms of confidence? And how does the confiden

Ep. 6: How to deal with common Injuries in Jiu Jitsu

Feb 01 2024 11 mins

This episode we are looking into the most common injuries in Jiu Jitsu. From bruised fingers to cauliflower ear, we will cover how they can be prevented, treated and dealt with ones already inflicted. Here are some of the brands that should sponsor me because of regular usage and recommendation. Nope, these are not affiliate links…yet!A heating creme for all sorts of dull trauma:

Ep. 5: Establishing a Training Routine

Jan 29 2024 10 mins

In this episode we're looking into establishing a sustainable training routine that will allow you to progress your Jiu Jitsu consistently. We're covering how many times you should train as a beginner, how to prepare your body for the strains that the training presents and how to recover from it so that you will have as much valuable time on the mats as possible.Links to the source

Ep. 4: Rolling with Women

Jan 25 2024 8 mins

Ep. 3: Your First Rolls - Sparring in Jiu Jitsu

Jan 23 2024 11 mins

This episode covers a few tipps on how to approach your rolls. Don't be a spazzy white belt, work on your defense aswell as understanding your own size and strength. There's also a really interesting bonus advice if you listen until the end. That one has been the biggest game changer for me in Jiu Jitsu aswell as in life in general.