Tom Bracher joins us on Wash Your Gi. The conversation covers the transition to a new brand, dealing with online trolls, and the importance of safeguarding and governance in the Jiu-Jitsu community. It delves into the challenges and opportunities of brand transition, the impact of online trolls on reputation, and the need for safeguarding measures and governance in the sport. The conversation delves into the journey of resilience and determination in the face of setbacks, as well as the rediscovery of the love for Jiu Jitsu. It also explores dream matchups, retirement thoughts, and the launch of a new brand with future plans.

Takeaways

• Brand Transition
• Dealing with Online Trolls Resilience and determination in the face of setbacks
• Rediscovering the love for Jiu Jitsu

Chapters

• 00:00 Brand Transition and New Beginnings
• 14:19 Safeguarding and Governance in Jiu-Jitsu
• 25:27 Overcoming Setbacks and Doubts
• 32:22 Rekindling the Love for Jiu Jitsu
• 40:48 New Brand and Future Plans

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Eddie and Jack went to London to visit Arma and have our second conversation with Sam Gibson. Eddie forgot the recording equipment. We carried on like nothing had happened.

The conversation covers the introduction to Arma Jiu-Jitsu, the transition and growth at Arma, and the training and coaching at Arma. It delves into the community at Arma Jiu-Jitsu, the transition to No-Gi, and the training and coaching methods at the facility. The conversation covers the transition from a competitive career to coaching and mentorship in Jiu Jitsu, the challenges and strategies for teaching and training teens, identifying potential in Jiu Jitsu, future plans for Arma and Jiu Jitsu, balancing hard work and fun, future goals and aspirations, dealing with online hate and toxicity, and gratitude and reflection on personal growth.

Takeaways

• Community at Arma Jiu-Jitsu
• Transition to No-Gi
• Training and Coaching at Arma Life after a competitive career
• Coaching and mentorship in Jiu Jitsu

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Arma Jiu-Jitsu
• 22:22 Transitioning from Competition to Coaching
• 39:23 Dealing with Online Hate and Toxicity

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Episode 74! And its Jack whos back welcoming Jake Brewer from Ascendant Grappling. The conversation covers Jake's early exposure to boxing and martial arts, his transition to jiu-jitsu and MMA, the journey to black belt, and the influence of boxing on competitive readiness and physicality in martial arts training. It highlights the impact of early exposure to boxing, the transition from striking to grappling, and the importance of physicality and aggression in martial arts training. The conversation covers the mental preparation for competition, the journey from black belt to gym owner, developing a top game and gym culture, and future plans including competing in catch wrestling. It emphasizes the importance of individualized coaching and understanding members' goals to create a positive gym culture.

Takeaways

• Early exposure to boxing provided a foundation for discipline and competition
• Transition from striking to jiu-jitsu and the impact on training and competition
• The importance of physicality and aggression in martial arts training Training for competition requires mental preparation and confidence.
• Individualized coaching and understanding of members' goals create a positive gym culture.

Chapters

• 00:00 Early Exposure to Boxing and Martial Arts
• 11:10 Return to Jiu-Jitsu and the Journey to Black Belt
• 18:28 Competitive Preparation and Physicality in Martial Arts
• 24:39 Mental Preparation for Competition
• 31:41 Journey from Black Belt to Gym Owner
• 39:30 Developing a Top Game and Gym Culture
• 47:32 Future Plans and Competing in Catch Wrestling