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:

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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