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RE: Why at 43 I’ve Started Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jason, great post man! Very well written.
I started training quite late myself as well at 35 and am so glad I did. Good work getting in there and taking the plunge. It's humbling getting your ass consistently handed to you by smaller and younger individuals isn't it? :)
I've never personally trained with Pedro Sauer but love the Rickson Gracie style Jiu Jitsu that he teaches. It's just so effective and based in self defense which I really like. I live in South America but when I have the chance I really enjoy training with another Rickson black belt, Henry Akins, who's out of LA.
I gotta check out Jocko's newest book that you mentioned. I read Extreme Ownership which was great.
Thanks @patriciorayaz. While the learning curve is a little humbling, I find that by the end of each class I just start to get in the flow, which is an amazing and very addictive feeling. There are also many times I am in awe of the intelligence of the defense or counter.
One thing I do like about this gym I'm at is that they don't let you start sparring with blue and purple belts until you get your "combatives" belt, which is after you've perfected and tested the basic self-defense moves. It's obviously still a white belt, but you've proven you at least know something, have conditioned your body, and can avoid injury, etc. It takes 8 to 12 months to get to that point. It's a good business model for the gym because people don't give up in those first few months and old guys like me don't get injured :)
The audiobook of Discipline Equals Freedom is great because you get to hear Jocko reading it. It's on Spotify and iTunes.
Followed you and looking forward to hearing how the Henry Akins camp goes.
What a great concept to have you guys learn the combatives prior to rolling with higher belts. This is the first I've ever even heard of that but it makes sense coming from a school where your lineage is Rickson and Pedro.
Being 42 and speaking from experience, getting injured as an old guys sucks. ;)
Just bought Discipline Equals Freedom on iTunes. What a great way to start the New Year. Thanks for the recommendation.
Happy New Year!!