Rolling over 40: Discussions on starting Jujitsu as an adult
Rolling over 40: Discussions on starting Jujitsu as an adult
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Join me, Conor Whelan, and other jujitsu practitioners as we discuss our exciting, yet sometimes, painful, journeys through learning this fascinating art. From dads who are new to the game to black-belts on the competition circuit, hear about why they started, what keeps them going, and how they balance training jujitsu with life.
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Explores the personal journeys of jujitsu practitioners, emphasizing themes such as motivation, competition experiences, and training challenges. Episodes cover topics like the transition from white to blue belt, and the emotional and physical aspects of competition, with examples including the experiences of practitioners at different belt levels.
Jiu-jitsu isn’t just for the young — it’s for anyone willing to step on the mats. I’m Conor Whelan, and each week I talk with fellow BJJ practitioners about what it’s really like to train as adults. From dads discovering jiu-jitsu in their 40s to black belts competing at the highest level, we share stories of aches, breakthroughs, and everything in between. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance training, family, and life while still chasing growth on the mats, this podcast is for you.
In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Klem, a successful entrepreneur and owner of Manage Memberships (www.managememberships.com), to talk business, jiu-jitsu, and the surprising amount of crossover between the two.
We get into why so much of BJJ can feel completely counterintuitive along with Jonathan’s journey toward mastering the mount, why something as simple as breathing can completely change your experience on the mats, and the lessons jiu-jitsu teaches us about slowing down and becoming comfortable in uncomfortable situations.
We also talk about one of the things that keeps so many of us coming back: the community. From the relationships built on the mats to the way jiu-jitsu brings together people from completely different walks of life, we cover what makes this sport about so much more than submissions. All that, entrepreneurship, and plenty more in this episode.
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