In episode 14 of the Jiu Jitsu Ramadan training vlog, we dive into the most overlooked key to long-term improvement in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu—something most grapplers skip entirely in their pursuit of perfection. It’s not strength. It’s not more mat time. And it’s definitely not “just pushing through.”
Whether you’re a white belt starting later in life or a seasoned purple belt trying to keep up with the younger guys, this one shift could extend your BJJ journey by years.
00:00 Intro
00:30 Training and fasting update
01:36 Getting good fast?
02:55 The number 1 thing for Jiu Jitsu longevity
03:18 Recovery is as important as training
04:54 Heading to train and training metrics update
06:27 Mental resilience and self mastery
08:27 Training footage
09:16 Story time: Marine Bootcamp Mount Mother
12:52 I’m coming down the mountain
13:40 Training footage
14:44 Outro
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