Podcasts by Noobjitsu
Jiu Jitsu quickly became a focal point in my life. I'm trying to be mindful of the impact it has on my daily life and this podcast is my way of chronicling my endeavor. I'm recording it for my own reference later in life, but maybe something I say here will interest you, too.
Further podcasts by Rob
Podcast on the topic Fitness
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S2, E10: sometimes you get the choke, sometimes you just choke. from 2021-07-11T17:16:51
Pre and post comp
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S2, E9: Oooh we back at it from 2021-07-07T11:04:41
I'm back! Technical issues and malaise be damned!
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S2, E8: You’re so strong from 2021-05-01T01:34:18
Got a third stripe, put in lots of hours, fully vaccinated and feeling optimistic
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S2, E6: On a long enough timeline, white belts get a bit better at jiu jitsu from 2021-03-12T02:40:30
Developing a personal game takes time but it will always include the natural, comfortable, and readily available movements your own body gives. Why fight your natural shape? Adopt it and enhance it...
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S2,E5: sicko mode off from 2021-03-02T01:26:34
I’m back to feeling normal but trying to be mindful of what normal is
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Episode 21: season 1 finale! from 2020-12-08T17:01:34
A timely look at how I finally started believing I was cut out for bjj recorded just before class tonight. After class I was awarded 2 stripes, my first advancement in jiu jitsu. This is the end of...
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Episode 20: Rob, listen to this again in one year. from 2020-12-08T17:01:20
Thoughts on lockdown, covid, and other things clouding my mind from right mindedness
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Episode 19: slow down. from 2020-12-08T17:01:03
After a lot of digging and reflection I’ve uncovered a problem and maybe a solution. This may be the most important thing I learn in jiu jitsu.
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Episode 18: Meet the RPE system! from 2020-12-08T17:00:42
Ever wondered why you were so strong and fast last week but this week you’re slow and sleepy? Welcome to relativity! Or as powerlifters call if, the Rate of Perceived Exertion. How does this relate...
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Episode 17: competitive reflection from 2020-10-10T22:23:42
Maybe the real fight is learning how to record without microphone distortion! This is probably the last time I’ll record while driving. It’s just too fuzzy. Thanks for listening all the same!
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Episode 15: New microphones are great if you don’t yell into them from 2020-09-22T01:53:40
Very proud to announce my participation in Tap Cancer Out Global Grappling Day 2020! I got so excited to talk about it that I topped the volume meter into my new mic for a few minutes. Forgive the ...
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Episode 14: Baby steps to the pass. from 2020-09-19T18:17:43
Sometimes I walk away from the mat feeling like nothing more than a difficult arm bar. Other days I feel spry and lively! Today I felt like a particularly jiggly pudding.
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Episode 13: Hard time jiu jitsu floor blues from 2020-09-15T01:50:32
Today was a hard day and that sad, worn lethargy followed me to the mat. But somehow it all turned out ok. Final episode recorded using air pods
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Episode 12: Aggression without anger from 2020-09-12T02:03:55
Tonight I gave all my energy to giving it my best and now I’m fully exhausted! But what a superb week to pivot off of last week’s garbage. Happy training!
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Episode 11: Take a break on me from 2020-09-04T23:07:07
This week was at least a month long and I need to rest. But first I ramble for a while.
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Episode 10: Routine Angst from 2020-09-01T01:58:30
What happens when a lifter misses a gym day? It ain’t pretty.
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Episode 9: How I learned to stop worrying and love the turtle from 2020-08-29T02:20:45
Tonight was another successful basics class and marathon roll! I’m learning a lot about natural movement and positions and how those can be used to my advantage when rolling.
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Episode 8: The Jiu Jitsu berries taste like Jiu Jitsu berries! from 2020-08-25T02:21:19
Tonight felt like I was finally “doing” Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It’s an important milestone for me because not only do I realize how far I’ve come, I now see more clearly how far I have to go
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Episode 7: Continuation; Fixing Chronic Soreness from 2020-08-24T20:06:22
A follow up to our discussion of soreness versus pain based on conversations I’ve been having with classmates who suffer from frequent soreness after rolling.
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Episode 6; It’s coming together from 2020-08-22T01:51:03
Tonight I felt like I was actually doing jiu jitsu. It’s a milestone for sure but difficult to encapsulate in thought.
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Episode 5: What I left on the mat from 2020-08-18T02:09:59
Tonight my instructor said “this will be the worst jiu jitsu you ever do because every time you come back you get better”. Tonight I left a lot on the mat. I’m ok with this being my worst, but it r...
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Episode 4: Don’t touch my trash from 2020-08-15T01:50:49
Nearly the end of my training surge and what a week it’s been! Lots learned, lots of good sparring, a small injury, a quick recovery, and a great tool to add to the recovery repertoire.
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Episode 3: Your mistakes are getting smaller from 2020-08-11T04:02:25
Today I did two class sessions and a marathon roll. Everything went well except for a flash of temper and a bit of frustration. Progress comes slowly and lessons come swiftly.
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Episode 2: Saturday Special: Soreness versus Pain from 2020-08-08T18:47
I just got done with a tattoo session that got me thinking about pain. I wanted to get these thoughts out and recorded, and maybe they’ll be of use to you, too.
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Episode 1: Signs of progress from 2020-08-08T02:25:33
August 7, 2020. The drive home from Friday’s basics class and marathon roll. I didn’t give up but sometimes that’s not enough.
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