Bjjbrick Podcast- Bjj, Jiu-jitsu, Mma, Martial Arts, No-gi And Good Times!

This week we talk with BJJ Black Belt Jonathan Thomas about the elements of performance. You will find Jonathan training and teaching at Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu in Gothenburg Sweden. We talk about: His early history and success in BJJ Some of his favorite techniques Training according to your body type "If you cant do the move in sparing you cant do the move" The five factors that define performance Technique, Strength, Mobility, Endurance, Mindset How some people put too much emphasis on the mental side of BJJ How to actually learn from your losses How to properly develop technique How he runs a class Finding a training partner to get extra training How to avoid being in a plateau Advice on how to develop your game Using competition footage to learn Building strength for BJJ Training while injured Steroid use in BJJ Training for better endurance Being nervous is normal The limits of confidence Diet and nutrition Links: Jonathan Thomas on Facebook Jonathan Thomas on Youtube The Grappler's Guide to Sports Nutr