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 call 36:54 Hobbies outside of Jiu Jitsu Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com
10 Jun 2020
Episode 8: Jason Peek
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 started 8:11 Challenging your ego 12:00 How jiu jitsu helped Jason quit drinking 18:44 The importance of being on time 20:29 His hobbies outside of jiu jitsu 21:26 How he approaches stand-up comedy 25:03 The benefits/importance of jiu jitsu in his life 27:43 Why jiu jitsu is good for war veterans 30:41 ...
10 Jun 2020
Episode 9: Nick Taylor
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 gym 7:25 Going back to basics 19:51 How he got started 30:17 Proper training vs "brawling" 38:17 One of the meanings of being a black belt 46:06 Kind words from Nick Taylor Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com
3 Jun 2020
Episode 7: Charlene Juarez
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 off 12:51 How she and her kids got started 15:04 Starting jiu jitsu to reunite her family 17:44 Making progress by setting small goals 21:25 How jiu jitsu has impacted her health and her life 27:41 What she's learned from competing 33:10 The benefit...
27 May 2020
Episode 6: Sensei Adam Schmaltz
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 kids 42:15 The importance of standing your ground against bullies 51:24 Lessons ...
22 May 2020
Episode 5: Emmett Rodriguez
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
16 May 2020
Episode 4: Josh Kaechele
Josh talks about being enamored with jiu jitsu after seeing Royce Gracie in the early UFC events, starting training a little later in life, and some life lessons that translate directly from being on the mats. Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com
16 May 2020
Episode 3: Sammy Reese
Sammy talks about the early days at the gym, how jiu jitsu keeps him level-headed, and how it has become a staple in his life for the last 15 years. Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com
15 May 2020
Episode 2: Nicci Brown
Nicci talks about how jiu jitsu helped her feel secure, gain confidence, and make some lifelong friendships for her and her son. Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com
11 May 2020
Episode 1: Nick Rottunda
Nick Rottunda talks about training at the dojo with his son, Zaal, as well as his experience with other martial arts and how your game evolves as you get older. Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com
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