The BJJ Fanatics Podcast BJJ Fanatics 605: Owen Jones
Jan 29, 2024
Owen Jones, a highly competitive person, talks about processing losses, facing weaknesses honestly, patience in development, and his passion for video games. They also discuss the positive mindset, identifying weaknesses, and the ADCC trials experience. Jiu Jitsu strategy is compared to Call of Duty, and they talk about snakes in England and unusual music taste. Food preferences, superheroes, and a zombie apocalypse strategy are discussed. Improving guard passes and future goals are also mentioned.
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Jiu-Jitsu Beginnings
- Owen Jones, from London, began training in Jiu-Jitsu due to his sister's involvement.
- Initially, he saw it as beneficial for his rugby career, but lockdown and enjoyment led him to focus on Jiu-Jitsu.
Lockdown Training
- During lockdown, Owen Jones experienced significant improvement in Jiu-Jitsu due to unique training opportunities.
- The absence of gym politics and cross-training restrictions allowed the best practitioners to train together, fostering a high-level learning environment.
Rugby to Jiu-Jitsu
- Owen Jones transitioned from rugby to Jiu-Jitsu due to a combination of factors.
- His smaller stature limited his success in rugby, while simultaneous progress in Jiu-Jitsu fueled his shift.