Epi 247 The Performance Equation with Jonathan Thomas

BjjBrick Podcast- BJJ, no-gi and good times!

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:

• Jonathan Thomas on Facebook
• Jonathan Thomas on Youtube
• The Grappler's Guide to Sports Nutrition
• Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu

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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