THE ROAD TO BLACK

Listen in as Paul and Wes recap Josh Guerra's appearance on the show and discuss the powerful messages he shared about his approach to training and teaching Jiu Jitsu. Also, the guys sound off on some of the failed attempts at managing the current Covid crisis and how the importance of health is rarely discussed. Don't get triggered! Enjoy this week's episode!

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This week the guy's welcome guest athlete and instructor Blackbelt Josh Guerra! Listen in as Josh talks about his own path to blackbelt and how he knew as a young child he wanted to make Jiu Jitsu a major part of his life. This was a great discussion about competing, promotions, and the challenges of running a Jiu Jitsu Academy. The guys had a ton of fun with this episode and Josh knocked it out of the park! Tune in now!!! Follow Josh @guerra_bjj!!!

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Learning progressions refer to the purposeful sequencing of knowledge and skills that students are expected to learn throughout their education. Learning progressions are common in Jiu Jitsu! Tune in to hear the guys discuss the importance of consistent training as it relates to your academies use of learning progressions! Enjoy this week's episode!

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Levels between same colored belts. Levels between different colored belts. Levels between academies. So many levels! Listen in as the guys discuss several topics related to Jiu Jitsu rank and why our journeys and progression through the ranks are not always the same. Enjoy this week's episode!

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This week the guy's welcome their first guest Blackbelt Nick Flores! Listen in as Nick shares his experiences on the road to blackbelt. The guys chat about competition, supplemental training, and the discipline that is required to reach your ultimate goals. This was a fun episode so be sure not to miss it! Follow Nick's journey! @nickfloresbjj

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Load management is more than just the latest buzzword in sports! Much like athletes in other sports, Jiu Jitsu practitioners are more likely to be injured when they are unfit physically, mentally or not properly rested. Load management is an approach that is meant to monitor and control an athlete's overall readiness to perform. Things that impact load management are physical fitness, emotional stress, outside influences, family, work, and competition! Knowing the grind that it takes to learn and grow in our sport, Jiu Jitsu practitioners can benefit from understanding the concepts of load management. Listen in as the guys discuss the topic in depth!

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Whether you're currently an active competitor or a hobbyist who just likes to have fun in class, the relationship you develop with Jiu Jitsu will most likely change over time requiring you to adapt! Changes over time to your goals, habits, lifestyle, and direction can all seriously impact the way you train while also forcing you to reevaluate your relationship with the art. Listen in as Paul and Wes talk about the different ways in which people co-exist with Jiu Jitsu. In case you hadn't guessed, everyone's experience is unique and challenging in different ways while on The Road To Black. Enjoy the episode!

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This week the guys chat about cross training at Jiu Jitsu schools that aren't your own. Is this considered acceptable? What is the protocol for cross training Jiu Jitsu outside your home academy? Tune in to hear Paul and Wes discuss the dos and donts of cross training within the BJJ community. Having the chance to do so can be a positive and rewarding experience while on The Road To Black. Safe training!

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Hobbyist training versus Competition training. How does one navigate it on the daily? Maybe you train with a bunch of competitive savages and you feel you're not doing enough in terms of training intensity. In this episode the guys dive into the topic of feeling secure with your pace, path, and progression. Paul and Wes share some personal experiences about their own struggles dealing with the pressure we sometimes put on ourselves in comparison to others. Enjoy the episode and be proud of where you're at on The Road To Black!

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Hard work, discipline, and perseverance...Sound familiar? In many ways building a business is like training Jiu Jitsu. Both take extreme focus and effort throughout the process while sharing many of the same challenges along the way. Listen in as Paul and Wes discuss their own experiences building their businesses and why they think entrepreneurs might be drawn to the BJJ lifestyle. Enjoy this week's episode!

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