Rolling over 40: Discussions on starting Jujitsu as an adult
Rolling over 40: Discussions on starting Jujitsu as an adult
Podcast Description
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 a 49-year-old three-stripe white belt who has packed a lot into just two years of training. Despite being relatively new to jiu-jitsu, he's already competed seven times and has set a personal goal of reaching double digits before earning his blue belt.
We talk about what drives him to compete so often, his evolving game, and how he somehow seems to know the name of every guard—from octopus and rubber to williams and coyote. If you enjoy hearing a lot of white belt insight, this episode is packed!
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