BJJ Mental Models Ep. 318: Still Not Nice, feat. Beatrice Jin
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Jan 6, 2025 Joining the conversation is Beatrice Jin, a talented BJJ black belt competitor and coach from Kogaion Academy. She dives into the vital role of assertiveness and aggression in sparring, exploring how cultural influences shape approaches to BJJ. Beatrice emphasizes the importance of pushing personal boundaries and the necessity of consent and communication between training partners. She also addresses the emotional challenges of transitioning to a black belt, including overcoming imposter syndrome and balancing the dual roles of athlete and coach.
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Cultivating Aggression
- To cultivate aggression, start from standing or practice passing.
- Focus on techniques requiring physicality, embracing jiu-jitsu's combat sport nature.
Jiu-Jitsu's Empowering Nature
- Jiu-jitsu allows individuals to defy stereotypes and express aggression.
- It provides a sanctioned space for exploring assertiveness, especially for those with non-athletic backgrounds.
Respect Through Effort
- Beatrice Jin found it hard to give 100% against respected black belts as a purple belt.
- She realized this did them a disservice and now prioritizes showing respect through maximum effort.