Kit Dale, Australia's most decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, shares his unconventional approach to mastering the sport. He challenges traditional drilling methods, emphasizing the importance of conceptual understanding and adaptability. Kit also discusses his transition from martial arts to aspiring filmmaker, touching on the pitfalls of Hollywood today. Additionally, he reveals insights on emotional arousal during training and introduces innovative task-based games to enhance learning in Jiu-Jitsu. Expect a fresh perspective on both combat sports and storytelling!
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Problem-Based Learning
Prioritize problem-solving over rote learning in Jiu-Jitsu.
Focus on figuring out why techniques work, not just how.
insights INSIGHT
Try, Then Learn
Trying, then learning is more effective than learning, then trying.
This allows for deeper understanding and faster skill acquisition.
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Writing Analogy
Kit Dale compares his writing process to his Jiu-Jitsu training.
He values learning through trial and error over efficiency.
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Expect to get the everyday perspective on how you're probably learning jiu jitsu the wrong way, why drilling techniques won't make you better, the time Kit became a pro gamer and played with the Apex Legends GOAT, his aspirations with film, how woke Hollywood is ruining good movies and much more...
Kit Dale is a Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and is Australia’s most decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete of all time. He received his black belt by multiple time world champion Yuri Simoes in 2013, after training for only 4 years. This puts Kit Dale among the fastest people to ever receive a black belt in BJJ.
Kit has competed and won competitions at the highest level in Australia, Japan, Abu Dhabi, USA, BRazil, London and many more. He has won competitions at all belts including the Abu Dhabi World Pro held in Abu Dhabi, the Brazilian nationals held in Brazil and the Australian cup held in Australia. He made it to the Quarter Finals in the Mundial World Championships held in LA after two years off with a knee surgery.
Not only is Kit one of the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes in the world, he is also one of the best coaches and consultants. He has travelled over 20 countries teaching seminars and Jiu-jitsu camps. On top of this he has an online program for Jiu-jitsu where he has sold over 11.000 of his instructional videos called “The Art of Learning Jiu-jitsu”.
Extra Stuff: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kitdaleofficial Kit's Website - https://www.kitdaletraining.com
00:00 Intro 03:15 Problem Based Learning 11:45 Reflection Over Mat Time 16:40 Gamifying BJJ For Beginners 22:00 Don’t Drill Techniques 31:35 Asking Isn’t A Shortcut 39:16 Believe You Can Do Anything 48:20 Changing Careers 57:18 Pro Gaming 01:06:44 Woke Hollywood 01:13:31 Kit’s Upcoming Films 01:17:50 Top 3 Films 01:23:31 Hollywood Manipulates People 01:32:01 Science of Learning 01:37:15 Kit’s Courses
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