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What is the White Belt Mindset?
The White Belt Mindset is about staying curious, staying humble, and being willing to begin—even when you don’t have all the answers.
Curiosity over comfort. Progress over perfection. Learn from everyone. Never stop being a beginner.
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- Thoughts on coaching and martial artsWe started wrestling practice last night, starting very basic, building a solid base so we can move from a good foundation. A move or technique is presented to the room, the kids split up to go practice it, and coaches roam the room to assist. I was watching the room, noticing that coaches were deviating…
- ProgressThe BJJ advancement system requires you to earn 4 stripes on your belt prior to testing for the next belt. I have been a member at the gym for 2 years and 2 months. Over that period of time I have slowly earned 3 stripes my belt. Stripes can be earned by attending class regularly,…
- Mat Burn – New SkinI often have some sort of cut or scrape on my hands from doing jobs around the house, and I often get mat burns on the top of my feet and toes from BJJ sparring. I have tried to tape these in the past, and it takes a long time to tape, and it never…
- “Put yourself in a position to succeed”This is a phrase I have used many times when coaching kids. I have used it during conditioning, explaining and breaking down techniques. I have also used it when discussing being prepared for competition, getting a good night’s sleep, nutrition, hydration, etc…. Putting yourself in a position to succeed extends outside of athletics. You can…
- Workout IdeasI have been doing some tabata training over the last couple of months – 20 seconds of activity, 10 seconds of rest, for a total of 4 minutes. I have been doing burpees for the activity, and I can tell my cardio has really improved. I found this article that has some great looking exercises…
Stay curious. Stay humble. Stay a white belt.