#019 Get Higher with Jiu Jitsu

Higher Jiu Jitsu Podcast

Matty and John talk about 3 big reasons to do jiu jitsu, and they're very relevant today... Self Defence Superpowers When you learn self defence, you practice how to act in the interests of wellbeing. You build situational awareness, and the ability to adapt in order to protect your life, and the lives of those around you. You will understand how to nullify aggression with avoidance, control, & submission. ... Possessing this superpower brings about greater confidence. The ability to do what you think is right, without hesitation, or fear of retaliation - this is freedom. It doesn't mean you can be rude, you're just well equipped to deal with whatever may go awry. Learn How to Learn You take the powers learned inside of the dojo and you apply them to life outside the dojo. You’re learning about yourself in this process. And as you learn about your own habits the superpower reveals itself in awareness; of yourself and how you interact with everything around you. Now that you’re aware, there is no going back to not being aware. This is it. Life is changed forever. Know Thyself As you seek to control others, first you have to know how to control yourself. Jiu jitsu is like your mirror. It brings things to light. Some say to leave your ego at the door. This doesn’t work. There’s no running away and coming back from yourself. Bring your ego, and bring every other bit of you along to Higher Jiu Jitsu. It’s all worthy. This is Higher Jiu Jitsu Amongst all the self defence techniques, the struggles, and the submissions the superpower we know as jiu jitsu weaves it’s way in and around your life and soon leaves you a mere shell of your former self. The newer version is no better, or worse. Just different. Calculated. Refined. And above all, potent. Ready to move in any direction, without hesitation or preparation. You can roll forwards and backwards. You flow from side to side. You can pivot. Shimmy. Then you can stop, turn around and go the other way if you wanted to. You’re not held back by prior habits, or emotions or fears. You’re free to do whatever you like. You determine the path and the course of action. This is how you go Higher. This is jiu jitsu. Thanks for listening :) If you enjoyed this feel free to write us a review! These help lots. Original blog post is Here. Oss. Coach John