Your Internal Opponent

In this episode, Deja and Michaela explore the themes of competition, personal growth, and the mental aspects of training in jiu-jitsu. They discuss the importance of facing one's inner opponent, finding balance, and the excitement of competing. Deja and Michaela also discuss their experiences from their first competitions, the impact of weather on training, and offer encouragement to new competitors to embrace the journey. They explore the physical and mental challenges of preparing for competitions, the importance of grip strength and technique, and the role of expectations in their performance. They also reflect on recent fights, upcoming competitions, and the importance of injury awareness and personal growth in their athletic journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 03:34 Comp Weekend Anticipation 06:34 Mindset and Physical Preparation 09:33 Weight Classes and Competition Strategy 12:31 Experiences from Past Competitions 15:31 Dealing with Competition Nerves 18:34 Weather and Its Impact on Training 21:32 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 27:47 Reflecting on a Decade of Training 28:44 First Competition Experiences 30:44 Mindset in Competition 35:13 Lessons Learned from Competitions 37:56 The Difference Between Training and Competition 41:44 Strength vs. Technique in Different Weight Classes 46:40 Injury Awareness and Prevention 49:55 Transitioning to New Training Goals 53:26 Recent Fight Highlights and Results 57:01 Upcoming Competitions and Events 01:01:29 Luke Rockhold's Bare Knuckle Experience 01:07:07 Robert Whitaker's Title Run and Future 01:07:47 Queen of the Mat Competition Overview 01:12:14 Expectations in Competition 01:21:32 Introduction and Setting the Scene 01:21:44 Preparing for Tomorrow's Challenges 01:21:55 Grounding Before Competition 01:25:03 Understanding Your True Opponent 01:28:00 Finding Balance and Enjoyment in Competition 01:31:01 Being Your Own Best Friend 01:31:35 Choke and consciousness outro edit.mp3