

451: Jiu Jitsu on the Mats and In Life. With Miha Perhavec
53 snips Aug 14, 2024
Miha Perhavec, a jiu-jitsu black belt and author of a no-gi manual, shares his remarkable journey through martial arts and personal development. He discusses the synergy between jiu-jitsu and life skills, emphasizing foundational knowledge before creativity. The importance of community in training, the differences between gi and no-gi styles, and strategic comparisons to chess are explored. Miha also reflects on the challenges posed by the pandemic, the intricacies of grappling dynamics, and his experience writing a training manual, offering insights on mastering both techniques and mindset.
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Missed Connection
- Miha Perhavec contacted Jocko Willink via Twitter in 2016, expressing interest in training.
- However, they didn't actually meet until 2021/2022, highlighting Perhavec's persistence.
Family Divided by War
- During World War II, Miha Perhavec's great-grandfather, a partisan, was executed by his comrades.
- His grandmother's family was divided, with brothers fighting on opposing sides of the war.
Wartime Birth
- Miha Perhavec was born six months after the Ten-Day War in Slovenia.
- His mother witnessed a fighter jet bombing a radio tower during her pregnancy.