San Diego Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Podcast Wesley Burriesci

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 call36:54 Hobbies outside of Jiu Jitsu Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com

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 started8:11 Challenging your ego12:00 How jiu jitsu helped Jason quit drinking18:44 The importance of being on time20:29 His hobbies outside of jiu jitsu21:26 How he approaches stand-up comedy25:03 The benefits/importance of jiu jitsu in his life27:43 Why jiu jitsu is good for war veterans30:41 His annual "Thanks...

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 gym7:25 Going back to basics19:51 How he got started30:17 Proper training vs "brawling"38:17 One of the meanings of being a black belt46:06 Kind words from Nick TaylorCheck out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com

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 off12:51 How she and her kids got started15:04 Starting jiu jitsu to reunite her family17:44 Making progress by setting small goals21:25 How jiu jitsu has impacted her health and her life27:41 What she's learned from competing33:10 The benefits of growing u...

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 kids42:15 The importance of standing your ground against bullies51:24 Lessons Adam learned s...

Emmett and I discuss training to manage anxiety, having hard conversations with people you care about, the typical person you might expect to encounter at the gym, life lessons learned on the mats, and more.Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com