Today I'm joined by wrestler, jiu-jitsuka, and author Chris Jessulat (https://www.thewrongsideof35.com/) to discuss the best practices for staying relevant on the mats as you enter your fourth decade and beyond...
00:00 Training as an Older Grappler
02:48 The Transition from Competitive to Recreational Training
05:46 Physical Changes and Changing to a Mobility Focus
08:34 Quantifying Progress in Jiu-Jitsu
11:47 Breaking Through Training Plateaus
14:23 Comfort in Unfamiliar Positions
17:11 Training Strategies for Older Grapplers
29:35 Creating Positive Training Environments
31:12 The Impact of Focussing on Recovery and Positive Lifestyle Choices
33:41 Proactive Injury Management and Recovery Strategies
37:44 Navigating Injury Diagnosis and Treatment
40:51 Adapting Techniques and Mindset in Training
44:22 Reflections on Writing and Sharing Martial Arts Experiences
48:26 Lessons Learned from Martial Arts Training
51:20 The Importance of Community in Martial Arts
If you've read this far down then check out my best-selling book Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic, available everywhere including Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Death-Subarctic-Stephan-Kesting/dp/1639368612/
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