Why Your Belt Doesn't Matter and You Should Focus On This Instead! | White Belt Wednesday Ep. 7
Elbows Tight Podcast: The Beginners Journey Through Jiu-Jitsu
Release Date: 03/06/2024
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Elbows Tight Podcast: The Beginners Journey Through Jiu-Jitsu
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Elbows Tight Podcast: The Beginners Journey Through Jiu-Jitsu
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Elbows Tight Podcast: The Beginners Journey Through Jiu-Jitsu
Get $25 off the JordanTeachesJiuJitsu Theory Course and Wrestling for BJJ with ELBOWSTIGHT25 at Checkout - Join the El-Bros Facebook and Discord Communities! LET'S EXCHANGE PATCHES! SEND A PATCH TO THE PO BOX, AND WE WILL SEND YOU A CUSTOM ELBOWS TIGHT PATCH BACK! Travis Motl PO Box 768 Seabeck, WA 98380 The Equipment Behind Elbows Tight Podcast: Follow Our Social Media Pages! Instagram Podcast Page Facebook 00:00 - Start 00:10 - Don't Be a Spazzy White Belt 02:12 - Don't Use Strength 04:00 - Leave Your Ego at the Door... 06:10 - Just Keep Showing Up! 08:05 - BJJ is for...
info_outlineWe are diving into the real talk about belt colors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm breaking down the myth that your belt defines everything, making a solid point about focusing more on getting better at Jiu-Jitsu than stressing over the next belt.
Belts are acknowledged as milestones, but the key is your progress and skill development. Don't forget that belts mean different things for everyone, based on factors like age and experience. Think of belts as pit stops on a road trip, not the whole journey or getting a driver's license - it's just the start, and learning never stops.
You should set practical goals and compete at your belt level to measure your skills. Bottom line: focus on consistent training, dedication, and personal growth, not just belt colors.
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