This week we talk with BJJ Black Belt Jonathan Thomas about the elements of performance. You will find Jonathan training and teaching at Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu in Gothenburg Sweden.
We talk about:
- His early history and success in BJJ
- Some of his favorite techniques
- Training according to your body type
- "If you cant do the move in sparing you cant do the move"
- The five factors that define performance Technique, Strength, Mobility, Endurance, Mindset
- How some people put too much emphasis on the mental side of BJJ
- How to actually learn from your losses
- How to properly develop technique
- How he runs a class
- Finding a training partner to get extra training
- How to avoid being in a plateau
- Advice on how to develop your game
- Using competition footage to learn
- Building strength for BJJ
- Training while injured
- Steroid use in BJJ
- Training for better endurance
- Being nervous is normal
- The limits of confidence
- Diet and nutrition
Links:
Quote of the week: "Controlling your time helps overcome frustration and brings life into balance and order, giving you the feeling of control and poise." Bill Newman
Article of the week: The Artist v The Athlete
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