Surviving White Belt

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Surviving White Belt

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.https://www.instagram.com/survivingwhitebelt?igsh=OTltb2VjeG54MG1z

Episodes

  1. APR 2

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

    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.

    16 min

  2. MAR 25

    Ep. 11: Leglocks for Beginners?

    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.

    11 min

  3. FEB 26

    Ep. 10: How to improve your Jiu Jitsu quickly

    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.

    11 min

  4. FEB 16

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

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    8 min

  5. FEB 9

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

    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.

    11 min

  6. FEB 6

    Ep. 7: 5 Reasons to do Jiu Jitsu

    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 confidence you get from the sport, translate in to life outside of the mats?Of course, for many of us, Fitness is an impo...

    14 min

  7. FEB 2

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

    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:https://muaystore.deYour go-to tape for fingers, toes, ankles and wrists:https://l1nq.com/yNTzoHeadgear to prevent ...

    11 min

  8. JAN 30

    Ep. 5: Establishing a Training Routine

    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 sources mentioned:Yoga with Kassandra - 10 Minute Stretchhttps://youtu.be/4pKly2JojMw?si=WkF_NIh8h8ZYM8U1Andrew Huberma...

    10 min

  9. JAN 26

    Ep. 4: Rolling with Women

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    8 min

  10. JAN 24

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

    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.

    11 min

  11. JAN 21

    Ep. 2: First Steps on the Mat

    In this episode we go over a few things to think about when stepping on the mats for the first time. We talk about what you should prepare and bring to the gym, how to behave and what to expect when doing Jiu Jitsu for the first time.

    14 min

  12. JAN 19

    Ep. 1: 9 Years as a White Belt

    In this first Episode I introduce myself and share with you how long it took me until I really started my Jiu Jitsu Journey and what it meant for me to find the right gym. Let me know what you want me to talk about in the future by just sending me a message on Instagram and make sure to follow the gym I'm training at. Thank youFollow Surviving White Belt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/survivingwhitebelt/Follow Roots Colllective on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rootscollective_ibk/

    11 min
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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.https://www.instagram.com/survivingwhitebelt?igsh=OTltb2VjeG54MG1z

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  • Creator
    Marco
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Surviving White Belt
  • Show Website
    Surviving White Belt

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