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April 8, 2025 102 mins

How do you respond when life gets tough? Clifford Edwards chose Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Clifford shares powerful stories from his own journey, revealing how martial arts can teach confidence, humility, and focus. Discover how Jiu-Jitsu prepares you for challenges on and off the mats, and why it’s never too late to start.

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OUTLINE:

02:20 Growing Up in Aruba & Early Chess Experiences

07:52 Family Situation

10:58 Discovering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

16:46 Mindfulness & Mental Clarity Through Jiu-Jitsu

21:21 Safety & Focus of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

26:21 Definition: Structures & Frames

28:55 Advice For People Interested In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

37:42 Training Intensity

47:01 Progression & Skill Building

55:17 The Blue Belt Clichés

01:00:37 The Importance of Structured Learning

01:06:39 Definition: Specific Sparring

01:13:08 Injuries

01:21:43 Belt Progression & Experiences at Each Level

01:28:16 Benefits Beyond Jiu-Jitsu

01:35:23 Distance Management

01:37:21 Clifford’s Future Plans

01:38:44 Final Thoughts & Outro

 

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