In this conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his journey from traditional martial arts to Jiu-Jitsu, discussing the challenges and rewards of teaching and learning. He emphasizes the importance of discipline, consistency, and personal growth in martial arts, while also reflecting on the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu as a sport and art form. The discussion touches on the complexities of teaching diverse students, the significance of different belt ranks, and the impact of the UFC on the popularity of Jiu-Jitsu.
Here is The RŌL Radio with the founder and commissioner of the AVA Submission Grappling Federation, a 4x time World Masters Champion, 3rd degree black belt under Brian Johnson, and head coach at BUDō Northwest Vancouver., Scott Boudreau.
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Episode Highlights:
2:31 The Long Days of an Instructor
7:38 Scott’s Early Martial Arts Experiences
13:55 Teaching Styles of Traditional Martial Arts VS Jiu-Jitsu
16:45 Does the Diversity of Jiu-Jitsu Make It Complex
24:16 The Highs and Lows of Learning Jiu-Jitsu
30:50 Scott’s Transition to Jiu-Jitsu
36:24 The Non-aggressive Nature of Jiu-Jitsu
44:37 Why Some Submissions Considered Dirty
51:50 The Complexity of Instructing
57:38 Keeping Jiu-Jitsu Simple
