Epi 233 40 Plus BJJ Stephen Whittier - a podcast by Byron Jabara

from 2018-03-19T16:00

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This week we have an interview with third degree black belt Stephen Whittier. Stephen is well known for his website 40 Plus BJJ, he is dictated toward helping people stay or get on the mat as they get older.

We talk about:

  • How he began to help the 40+ Grappler
  • The difference in training for the older grappler
  • Struggles the older grappler experences
  • Starting BJJ in your 40s
  • Beginners avoiding sparing
  • Teaching a seminar that helps everyone there get better
  • Not all time on the mat is equal for your development
  • Advice for students avoiding unproductive or dangerous rolling
  • The differences between basics and fundamentals

Links:

Quote of the week: "it is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them" Benjamin Franklin

Article of the week: Applying a Growth Mindset to Jiu-Jitsu

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