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Coach's Corner - Thoughts, Tips, and Guidance for a Successful Jiu Jitsu Journey | #23

Coach's Corner - Thoughts, Tips, and Guidance for a Successful Jiu Jitsu Journey | #23

This week's Coach's Corner focuses on Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Goals / Motivators.

Intrinsic - things within your control: your thoughts, your beliefs, your actions.

Extrinsic - things outside of your control: the thoughts and actions of others, the weather, traffic, world politics.

The trick is to craft a goal that is designed / a part of your sphere of control. Example:

  • I will get 7.5 hours of sleep every night..
  • I will exercise / do range of motions / condition every day for at least 20 minutes.
  • I will do Jiu Jitsu daily in one form or another.
  •           attending formal class 3 days a week (Tu, Th, Sat)
  •           drilling 2 days a week (Wed + Sun) - 45 min 
  •           watching instructional videos 2 days a week (Mon + Fri) - 20 min
  • I will log my experience in my Jiu Jitsu journal daily (5 min)

The key is small, consistent, systematic gains. With consistency, your learning momentum and mojo will compound ... creating long-term growth and development.

Also, we want to use others' success as our inspiration and as a motivator, not as something that becomes a negative competition or petty.

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So, are you focused on the intrinsic goals that will help make you better on a daily basis?

What can YOU do to help your growth and development be the best that it can be?

Do. Daily. Forever! ! !

 


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I have done nothing but lose since joining Five Rings- as in lost 6 inches off my waist and nearly 40 lbs off my gut. I started with Five Rings a year and a half ago as a 43 year old, out of shape, frustrated ex-athlete and it has been an incredible journey for me since. The Professors and coaches create a great atmosphere whether you are in it for fitness or "joy-jitsu" or looking to compete and excel. I cannot recommend Five Rings enough!

Pip S.

I once heard an analogy that if one inadvertently falls into water, their go-to would be to swim or to float to survive, if - they knew how. Likewise if someone takes you to the ground against your will, knowing BJJ is just what may save you. So with that, I like the thought of maybe one day that my daughters can get themselves out of a situation by having that skill. Whether 5 years from now or 20, because they were able to swim to safety or thwarted an attack by knowing how to defend themself that took just seconds to execute, all these hours driving them to swim & BJJ class will all be worth it. As for myself, I joined Five Rings when I enrolled my kiddo earlier this year.  It was a why-the-heck-not moment. :)  So here I am seven months into training at 48 years old, my only regret is why I didn't start sooner.  It's tough on the body, but I've never felt more fit in my life and is mad rewarding. Especially with seeing my progress from just a few months ago, it's exciting to know you only get better. I love the academy and the familial feel of the large group of regulars here who are loyal, train hard, and enjoy doing it. So on this Thanksgiving, a big thanks to all the 5RJJ professors & coaches & training partners!  You guys truly make me better after each class & open mat.

Danny S.

The environment at 5rings is one that promotes a positive learning culture. As an owner of another martial arts school in the area, I've seen a lot of different schools and methods for teaching - and by far, 5rings does an amazing job. I highly recommend for adults and children of all skill levels. Keep up the great work 5rings!

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