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Epi 221 Learning Jiu-Jitsu with Kit Dale

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This week we have an interview with Kit Dale. We cover a wide range of topics from how he got his Black Belt in 4 years to his acting career.

We talk about:

  • Starting BJJ in 2008
  • His early competition history
  • Acting in a movie
  • His changing attitude toward competing
  • How he got off to a good start in BJJ
  • Learning concepts over techniques
  • Moving away from an outdated model of teaching a class
  • How to get your opponent to move
  • Training only 5-6 times a month
  • Tips for students training in a traditional school
  • How the 80/20 rule applies to learning BJJ

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Quote of the week: “Don’t be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of.” Charles Richards

Article of the week: Self Defense Seminars: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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Epi 127 Listener Favorite John Will Returns For Interview #2

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John Will is a listener favorite, and we are thrilled to have him back on the show. John is one of the famous “Dirty Dozen” meaning that he is one of the first 12 non-Brazilians to reach the rank of black belt in BJJ. John was at the an early adopter to BJJ and he brought it home to Australia.

We talk about:

  • His start with BJJ
  • Promoting around 90 black belts
  • What he looks for in a black belt
  • What it takes to be a good coach
  • Using imagery while teaching
  • Modeling after world champions
  • Writing on his blog
  • How positions and techniques change over time
  • Providing students what they want vs. what they need
  • Comparing BJJ to a tree
  • Developing a culture of helping everyone on the mat
  • A game called sharks and tuna that his kids play
  • Other games that are played in the kids class
  • Off the mat goals he has for his students
  • John’s thoughts on setting and reaching goals
  • Escaping side control ideas
  • How learning escapes can build confidence
  • Different types of drilling
  • He explains the Red Cat Head logo
  • Being open to reinventing who you are
  • Stories from his backpacking adventures
  • Being dehydrated while backpacking

Links:

Quote of the week: “When you lose, say little. When you win, say less.” Matt Hughes

Article of the week:Jimmy Starts Jiu-Jitsu, A Before And After Story

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Gary is working on his BJJ pop up book called “Go Gary Go, See Gary Roll, See Gary Tap”

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Epi 107 John Will – The Coaches’ Coach

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John Will BJJThis week it is our honor to bring you John Will. John is one of the famous “Dirty Dozen” meaning that he is one of the first 12 non-Brazilians to reach the rank of black belt in BJJ. John was at the an early adopter to BJJ and he brought it home to Australia. This is a great interview for students and coaches to learn from.

We talk about:

  • His start in the Martial Arts
  • His first experiences doing Jiu-Jitsu in 1986
  • The first time he met Rigan Machado
  • Teaching at different skill levels
  • Teaching with a language barrierJohn Will Bjj quote
  • His ongoing learning process
  • BJJ in Australia
  • He has created over 100 Black Belts
  • BJJ before the internet
  • How tournaments change Jiu-Jitsu
  • Why he likes “fuzzy goals”
  • How he does 100 seminars per year
  • Backpacking in Australia
  • The goal of teaching a seminar
  • The importance of having structure for teaching
  • The partnership between the student and teacher
  • His passion for being a good student
  • Tips for bring a good student
  • The goal of doing your first tournament
  • Doing BJJ as a older student

Links:

Quote of the week: Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get” WP Kinsella

Article of the week: “10 Types of People Who Quit BJJ“

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