In this episode we meet Mike Jones, a newly promoted Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and serving British Army aircraft technician. Mike shares his full BJJ journey from white belt to black belt, how he balances military life and home life with jiu-jitsu training, and what it really takes to progress in grappling and BJJ over the long term.
We dive deep into BJJ fundamentals, guard play, lapel guard, De La Riva, competition mindset, imposter syndrome, training in the army, strength & conditioning, and injury prevention — plus the mental side of competing in jiu-jitsu and why mastering the basics still matters at every belt level.
This is a must-watch episode for anyone into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, martial arts, military fitness, IBJJF competition, or long-term skill development — and for anyone wondering what really changes (and what doesn’t) after earning a black belt in BJJ.
If you’re into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, military fitness, or long-term martial arts journeys, this episode is for you. 🥋💪
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