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BJJ BEGINNER 😧 FIVE BIGGEST LIFE LESSON from BJJ – Power of The Tribe PODCAST Ep. 115

BJJ BEGINNER 😧 FIVE BIGGEST LIFE LESSON from BJJ – Power of The Tribe PODCAST Ep. 115

BJJ BEGINNER 😧 FIVE BIGGEST MISTAKES – Power of The Tribe PODCAST Ep. 114 #bjjpodcast

Why You Need to TAP MORE in BJJ and Life, Episode 113

1, BJJ Nerds 2. Is a BJJ Match a Fight? 3. The GAME of Jiu Jitsu 4. The Optimal Rate of TAPPING 5. Calibrating your Jiu Jitsu 6. What Happen When Mikey Musumeci BLACKS OUT? 7. What is COGNITIVE REPLAY in Jiu Jitsu? 8. John Danaher’s PARABLE OF THE PLANK

How to be a GOOD STUDENT for BJJ & Life, Episode 112 of Power of The Tribe Podcast

1. Be Here to IMPROVE Not to Prove 2. Some Students Unconsciously RESIST Instruction 3. Be a BLANK SLATE 4. Be a Good TRAINING PARTNER / UKE 5. TRUST Your Instructor, But Don’t Overly Seek Their APPROVAL 6. The SHADOW Also Mentioned: Rory Connors John Danaher Gordon Ryan Garry Tonon Mikey Musumeci Mark DellaGrotte Sityodtong … Continue reading How to be a GOOD STUDENT for BJJ & Life, Episode 112 of Power of The Tribe Podcast →...

How HONEST are you in BJJ and LIFE? Episode #111 of Power of The Tribe Podcast

How HONEST are you in BJJ and LIFE? 1. SEEKING APPROVAL is a distraction 2, How Many Times Should You Be TAPPING in Training? 3. Why DEVELOPMENT is the Best Training Goal 4. The UNIVERSE Will Set Your LIMITS, Not YOU 5. Everything is ITERATIVE Also Mentioned: Rory Connors Kevin McHale Sam Harris Bruce Lee … Continue reading How HONEST are you in BJJ and LIFE? Episode #111 of Power of The Tribe Podcast →...

RULES of ETIQUETTE for BJJ and Life, Episode #110 of Power of The Tribe Podcast

1. Titles – Professor, Coach 2. “Oss” 3. Bowing 4. Bowing onto the mat 5. Lining up by rank 6. Asking a higher belt to roll 7. White Gis only 8. Clean shaven 9. Gis with other academy patches 10. Special Black belts 11. Teaching No Gi to white belts 12. Leg locks 13. Faded … Continue reading RULES of ETIQUETTE for BJJ and Life, Episode #110 of Power of The Tribe Podcast →

Mental Management System for BJJ and Life, #109

1. Over Trying -John’s Examples for BJJ -Lanny Bassham’s Story -Golfer’s Story 2. Self Image -A Daily System to Raise Your Self Image 3. Three Questions to Ask Yourself Everyday 4. What is the optimal thing to say to yourself Before, During, and After? 5. The Universe is doing things FOR YOU not to you. … Continue reading Mental Management System for BJJ and Life, #109 →

The Secret to Your BJJ and Life can be Found in this Movie, Episode 108, Power of The Tribe Podcast

The commitment that makes everything else fall in place for Jiu Jitsu and Life. What are You Optimizing for? Personality Inventory OCEAN Openness Conscientiousness Extraversion Agreeableness Neuroticism Distortions Also mentioned: Lex Fridman Ayn Rand Georges St. Pierre Rory Connors John Danaher Dr. Doug Lisle Beat Your Genes Podcast

Episode #107, The Secret to Deal with FRUSTRATION in BJJ and LIFE

1. The Reason You Get Frustrated 2. How You Should Handle Your Frustration 3. FAILURE and FRUSTRATION are Essential for Development 4. The EUREKA Effect 5. The Secret Power of COGNITIVE REPLAY 6. Why You Need to Avoid The FUN TRAP 7. Hard Work is Essential for SELF ESTEEM

Are You Getting STRONGER or WEAKER in BJJ and LIFE? Episode #106

Are You Getting STRONGER or WEAKER in BJJ and LIFE? 1. We have evolved to conserve energy and eat sugar 2. “You got to be a LOT TOUGHER THAN THAT…” – Dan Gable 3. Fear of Losing Status 4. The Mad Dog Rep 5. Positional Training 6. Cognitive Replay 7. Why Your BJJ Training Should … Continue reading Are You Getting STRONGER or WEAKER in BJJ and LIFE? Episode #106 →

Six Reasons Every BJJ White Belt Should Compete – Episode #105 of Power of The Tribe Podcast

Six Reasons Every BJJ White Belt Should Compete (And Blue, Purple, Brown and Black Belts, too…) 1. You will Get Better in Jiu Jitsu 2. It Will Give Urgency and Motivation to Your Training 3. The Enemy will be Outside the Walls 4. You will Know Where You Stand regarding your rank and ability 5. … Continue reading Six Reasons Every BJJ White Belt Should Compete – Episode #105 of Power of The Tribe Podcast →...

Six Ways BJJ White Belts ANNOY Their Instructors – Episode #104 of Power of The Tribe Podcast

Six Ways BJJ White Belts ANNOY Their Instructors 1. Explaining Techniques 2. Finishing The Instructor/s Sentences 3. Walking Out of Class 4. Talking During Instruction 5. Not Wanting to Pay for Membership 6. Ghosting Your Instructor 7. “I already know this move.” 8. Poor Hygiene 9, Leaving Bandaids on the mat Also mentioned: Mark DellaGrotte … Continue reading Six Ways BJJ White Belts ANNOY Their Instructors – Episode #104 of Power of The Tribe Podcast →...

Five Reasons You’ll NEVER BE GOOD at BJJ – Episode 103 Power of The Tribe Podcast

Episode #102 – Are STRIPES Ruining Your JIU JITSU Development?

1. What’s Better Than STRIPES? 2. The Parable of the Sailboats on a River 3. Why Promoting Students Too Fast HURTS Their Development 4. The Primary Purpose of Belts 5. Why Everyone Should COMPETE 6. The Benefits of Competing 7. Dan Beats Karate Guys in BJJ 8. The Self Esteem Model 9. RECOGNIZE Your Own … Continue reading Episode #102 – Are STRIPES Ruining Your JIU JITSU Development? →

Episode #101 – Five Ways to Go from Wimp to Warrior in BJJ and Life

1. The Homer MacDonald Technique 2. The Hollywood Producer Technique 3. The Jaguar Technique 4. The Hero’s Journey Technique 5. Compete Often Also mentioned: The Parable of The Plank John Danaher Losing Status Dana Sharpton Grappling Industries Rory Connors Fred Villari Mark DellaGrotte Sityodtong

Episode #100 – The Five BIGGEST MISTAKES You Are Making in BJJ (& Life?)

1. You Are Not Doing Enough KUZUSHI What is Kuzushi? How Does Momentum Work? 2. You Are Not Escaping from The INSIDE OUT 3. You Are Trying To Find Out All The Answers by YOURSELF 4. You Are Not Doing Enough POSITIONAL TRAINING What is the Central Problem? What is “Red Teaming”? 5. You Are … Continue reading Episode #100 – The Five BIGGEST MISTAKES You Are Making in BJJ (& Life?) →

Episode #99 – Five Biggest DICK MOVES in BJJ

How Many Do YOU Do? 1. Pressure Points 2. Forearm across the Neck 3. Shoulder of Justice 4. Elbow in Gut 5. Fist in Neck ***BONUS DICK MOVES*** 6. Knuckles in the Spine 7. Smothering with the Hands 8. Knuckle Under the Nose 9. “Let’s Go Easy” 10. Knee on Face Also mentioned: Vagner Rocha … Continue reading Episode #99 – Five Biggest DICK MOVES in BJJ →

Episode #98 – Five Ways to Go From BJJ White Belt to Pro Part. 2

Five Ways to Go From BJJ White Belt to Pro – PART 2 1. Compete Often 2. Gordan Ryan’s Advice on Competing 3. Learn Optimal Strategy 4. Relax and Let the Technique and Movement Do the Work for You 5. And The NUMBER ONE WAY to Dramatically Improve Your Jiu Jitsu: _____ Also mentioned: Ben … Continue reading Episode #98 – Five Ways to Go From BJJ White Belt to Pro Part. 2 →

Episode #97 – Five Rules to Go From BJJ White Belt to Pro

1. Video Your Sparring 2. Take Written Notes Before and After Training 3. World Class Instructionals 4. Positional Training 5. Cognitive Replay BONUS RULES: 6. Principles Over Techniques 7. Three Levels of Training Partners Also Mentioned: Rory Connors Tin Nguyen Steven Pressfield Gordon Ryan Kevin Malloy Pedro Millet Wrestler John Smith Jordan Burroughs

Episode #96 – Jiu-Jitsu Over 40 (5 Rules to Roll ‘Til 95)

1. Is the Boyd Belt Rule BS? 2. The Primary Purpose of a BJJ Belt 3. People Will Pass You 4. Acknowledge Your Ego? 5. Respect The Roller Coaster 6. Follow The Leader 7. The ONE RULE That Solves Everything Also mentioned: Rory Connors Maria Kipreos Tyler King Joe Munro Kevin Malloy Kenny Florian Gordan … Continue reading Episode #96 – Jiu-Jitsu Over 40 (5 Rules to Roll ‘Til 95) →

Episode #95 – SIX HACKS for Your PEAK PERFORMANCE in BJJ and Life

1. The Only Way OVER-CONFIDENCE Can Hurt You 2. Why DEVELOPMENT is Better Than MASTERY 3. How COMPETITION Guards Against SELF DELUSION 4. Why You Want to Base Your Self Esteem on Your DEVELOPMENT, Not Your STATUS 5. Why You Should Never VISUALIZE ANYTHING NEGATIVE 6. Why the ECOSYSTEM is The MISSION Also mentioned: Phil … Continue reading Episode #95 – SIX HACKS for Your PEAK PERFORMANCE in BJJ and Life →...

Episode #94 – Six Secrets of Navy Seal Toughness for BJJ and Life

1. How NOT to Practice Drop Knee Tai Otoshi 2. Why You Want to Work on What You’re BAD at 3. Why DEVELOPING YOURSELF Should Be Your Ultimate Goal 4. Why Your Academy is Your Ecosystem 5. How Joseph Campbell’s HERO’S JOURNEY Can Help You Overcome Performance Anxiety 6. Why You Need to Breathe Thru … Continue reading Episode #94 – Six Secrets of Navy Seal Toughness for BJJ and Life →

Episode #93 – The Jiu Jitsu QUESTION That SOLVES Life’s PROBLEMS

1. How to LOSE BODY FAT FAST 2. The Jiu Jitsu QUESTION That Solves So Many Life Problems 3. Why OVER EMOTIONALITY is Disastrous 4. What You SHOULD WORRY ABOUT 5. An EMPOWERING ALIEN THOUGHT EXPERIMENT 6. An EASY TRICK to Beat PROCRASTINATION 7. Why Your Goals Should EXCITE YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM 8. How to … Continue reading Episode #93 – The Jiu Jitsu QUESTION That SOLVES Life’s PROBLEMS →

Episode #92 – The UNWRITTEN RULES OF Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

1. Should You ASK Your Instructor for a BELT PROMOTION? 2. Why FIXING YOUR MISTAKES is the Fastest Way to Improvement 3. Should You BOW? 4. Is it OK to Show Up LATE? 5. What if You Feel Like You DON’T DESERVE a Promotion? 6. Should You RETALIATE? 7. What is GREENLIGHTING? 8. Should You … Continue reading Episode #92 – The UNWRITTEN RULES OF Brazilian Jiu Jitsu →

Episode #91 – How to Spot a PHONY GURU in BJJ and Life

1. John Explains Why Social Media is SATAN 2. All Social Media Posts Are VIRTUE SIGNALLING 3. PSEUDO ESTEEM vs. REAL ESTEEM 4. How GURUS Get Fame 5. John Tries to NOT FEAR LOSING STATUS 6. Why You Want to Focus on Your DEVELOPMENT 7. Why in BJJ You Should Escape INSIDE OUT 8. Why … Continue reading Episode #91 – How to Spot a PHONY GURU in BJJ and Life →

Episode #90 – How to Use RIGHT EFFORT in BJJ and Life

1. Dan Gets Ratted Out for Not Wearing a Mask 2. John Quits Banana Bread 3. How to Use RIGHT EFFORT 4. The Central Question of a WARRIOR’S TRAINING 5. What if You Had No Fear of Losing Social Status 6. John Resists Banana Bread as a Spiritual Practice 7. How a Warrior Takes Everything… … Continue reading Episode #90 – How to Use RIGHT EFFORT in BJJ and Life →

Episode #89 – How to Access FLOW STATE for BJJ and Life,

1. A MANTRA to Help You Run 60 Miles 2. How RESISTING Pain, Makes Pain Worse 3. How Everything Feels Connected in FLOW STATE 4. Is There Such a Thing as a HOT STREAK? 5. Is There Such a Thing as a CLUTCH PLAYER? 6. Does a QUEST FOR MEANING Really Matter? 7. Which is … Continue reading Episode #89 – How to Access FLOW STATE for BJJ and Life, →

Episode #88 – How MINDFULNESS Can Help Your BJJ and Life

1. The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford 2. A Fascination with Excellence 3. The Magic of The Optimal Pace 4. Michelangelo and Bruce Lee 5. Do You Have Stress Hardiness? 6. You Need AOF to Make Change in Your Life 7. Should You Follow Your Bliss? 8. Five Super Powers of Buddhism Also Mentioned: Phil … Continue reading Episode #88 – How MINDFULNESS Can Help Your BJJ and Life →

Episode #87 – How BRUCE LEE Can Improve Your BJJ and Life

1. Take What Works and Discard the Rest 2. What You Need TO DO to Find Out “What Works” 3. Bruce Lee’s Greatest Quality 4. Bruce Lee’s Formula for Charisma 5. Wim Hof “The Ice Man” 6. How Bruce Lee Used The Concept of Future Self 7. The Focusing Question 8. The Question You Should … Continue reading Episode #87 – How BRUCE LEE Can Improve Your BJJ and Life →

Episode #86 – The POWER of COMMITMENT for JIU JITSU and LIFE

1. The POWER of COMMITMENT 2. Pain Urges You to Focus on Yourself 3. What’s Wrong with Karate Kid, Kung Fu Panda, and Rocky 4. “Submission is a Lie…” Teddy Atlas 5. Do One More Thing 6. Musashi 7. Did Ted Williams really see the seams of the baseball? 8. Jiu Jitsu Training as a … Continue reading Episode #86 – The POWER of COMMITMENT for JIU JITSU and LIFE →