EP 14. When Am I Getting Promoted?

02/20/23 • 40 min

Dre and Alex address the mental dilemma we all go through when it comes to getting better in jiu jitsu and getting promoted. We typically don’t like to talk about when we are getting promoted - There is no ego in BJJ right?? The truth is that we all want that next stripe or next belt, especially when we feel that we are improving, but its a taboo topic to address and can pose a mental block to your own progress.

Episode Highlights

Should we use tests in BJJ?
Measuring yourself against other belts
BJJ Tip - React with no reaction
Good professors know
Its ok to wonder when you are getting promoted
Measure success in as many ways as possible

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Episode Highlights

Should we use tests in BJJ?
Measuring yourself against other belts
BJJ Tip - React with no reaction
Good professors know
Its ok to wonder when you are getting promoted
Measure success in as many ways as possible

If you enjoy the podcast, please take a second to leave a rating and a review!

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EP 13. What does OSS even mean?

In this episode Dre and Alex take a stab at answering the ultimate question - What does OSS mean? We also dive into the gi vs. no-gi debate and which has more impact on the other.
Episode Highlights -
- Origins of OSS
- Traditional Japanese culture
- Does everyone say OSS?
- Gi vs. No-Gi
- Does Gi training help no-gi or vice versa?
- Where no-gi gets it wrong
- Mental fatigue while rolling
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OPEN MAT #2

This episode of ETG is the second installment of our OPEN MAT. In this episode Dre and Alex take your questions relating to BJJ training, competition, mindset training, protocols and more and give you their perspectives.

Episode Questions -

What is the earliest point in a white belts progress that you would recommend getting into a competition for the first time?
How to best handle nerves before competing?
What is your apprach when injured? Rest? Train light?
Best mobility drills?
Overrated gi’s?
What gi colors should be allowed?

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