In this episode, we talk with Trey from Slime Mold Grappling Club. What makes Trey so unique is he is a white belt facilitating jiu jitsu practice using the principals from ecological dynamics and the contraint based approach to learning. We discuss how he got started, favorite games, and workshop a few games to help Josh improve his jiu jitsu. You can follow Slime MoldGrappling Club on Instagram here. Hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Josh Lu is on the other side of the interview with Joe Hannan from BJJ Meditations! Hope you enjoy. From BJJ Meditations Podcast:

Josh is a white belt based in San Diego, CA. He's been meditating for 12 years and has spent a total of 45 days (spread out over the years) on silent retreat. He's currently pursuing a mindfulness meditation teacher certification.

In this conversation, we discuss the psychological challenges of competing in Jiu Jitsu and the importance of authenticity in finding one's own style. We explore the paradox of change and the illusion of self-improvement, emphasizing the value of being present and accepting oneself. The conversation also touches on the connection between Jiu Jitsu and Boyd Varty's idea of tracking, as well as the application of Jiu Jitsu lessons to life. Josh provides guidance on getting started with mindfulness and the role of journaling in cultivating self-awareness. And the conversation concludes with a guided meditation practice.

Some weird thoughts and reflections on all of these things in this week's BJJ Meditations.

• 00:05:50 Reflection on the recent competition
• 00:09:01 Exploring shame and mindfulness
• 00:11:55 The feeling side of human experience
• 00:16:00 The practice of patience and discipline
• 00:19:04 The importance of an embodied practice
• 00:21:15 Using mindfulness in coaching
• 00:28:52 The journey into meditation
• 00:32:01 The interrelationship between meditation and jiu-jitsu
• 00:33:51 The value of mystery and the unknown
• 00:37:56 Navigating the plateau in jiu-jitsu
• 00:41:34 Optimizing for the long haul
• 00:42:29 The Psychological Challenges of Competing
• 00:44:09 The Paradox of Change
• 00:44:51 The Illusion of Self-Improvement
• 00:46:21 Being Authentic in Jiu-Jitsu
• 00:47:35 Finding Your Own Style
• 00:49:00 Discovering Your Passion
• 00:50:39 The Themes of Jiu-Jitsu in Life
• 00:53:38 Trusting Your Intuition
• 00:55:11 The Connection Between Jiu-Jitsu and Tracking
• 00:56:18 The Value of Being Authentic
• 00:57:36 Applying Jiu-Jitsu Lessons to Life
• 00:58:18 Getting Started with Mindfulness
• 01:00:31 The Role of Journaling in Mindfulness
• 01:02:28 Externalizing Internal Thoughts and Emotions
• 01:03:13 Using Humor to Disarm Negative Emotions
• 01:04:29 Avoiding Value Judgments in Language
• 01:08:23 Guided Meditation Practice

Check out BJJ Meditations on Instagram, Youtube, and the BJJ Meditations Podcast!

To support the show and take your jiu jitsu to the next level, check out submeta.io and use the code "BJJHELP" to get $16 off your first month. Hope you enjoy!

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Join the waitlist for Sherpa, Josh's journaling app for athletes.

Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.

Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!

Use code “SISUhelp” for 10% off our favorite mouthguards.

In this episode, we break down the four matches Josh had in his second-ever competition. We go over things he did well, what mistakes were made, and brainstormed games to focus on to make improvements in his game. Hope you enjoy!

To support the show and take your jiu jitsu to the next level, check out submeta.io and use the code "BJJHELP" to get $16 off your first month. Hope you enjoy!

Follow us on Instagram

Join the waitlist for Sherpa, Josh's journaling app for athletes.

Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.

Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!

Use code “SISUhelp” for 10% off our favorite mouthguards.