Ep. 364: Staying Sane in an Insane Sport, Feat. Keith Krikorian

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Nov 17, 2025

Joining the conversation is Keith Krikorian, a 10th Planet black belt and competitive jiu-jitsu athlete known for his insights on mental health in the sport. He discusses how jiu-jitsu fosters community and emotional resilience, helping athletes escape negative feedback loops. Keith shares that the sport’s immediacy makes it uniquely engaging and accessible, especially for those lacking community. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of gratitude in transforming mindset and performance, while navigating the challenges of social media in the jiu-jitsu community.

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Community And Goals Break Negative Loops

Jiu-jitsu provides a focused community and concrete goals that break negative feedback loops in life.
Repeated practice and group support build confidence and long-term personal change.

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Constant Engagement Makes It Stick

Jiu-jitsu is uniquely engaging because you act and think continuously during practice.
That constant activity and mental involvement makes it feel practical and rewarding compared with many other sports.

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Immediate Feedback Trains Resilience

Jiu-jitsu delivers immediate, honest feedback so you learn consequences quickly.
That fast feedback trains emotional resilience and forces you to confront errors rather than hide them.

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