The ROL Radio - Jiu Jitsu Podcast
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The ROL Radio - Jiu Jitsu Podcast
#223 Mike Mahaffey
Today’s guest focuses on BJJ for the older grappler and grapplers with physical limitations, having an open mind while training, the myths surrounding black belts, and more.
Here is The RŌL Radio with jiu-jitsu instructor, and creator of Old Bastard BJJ, Mike Mahaffey.
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Episode Highlights:
3:42 Becoming an Old Bastard
10:34 Its Not Who’s Good Its Who’s Left
14:40 Growing Up Nerdy
29:37 Mike’s Early Jiu-Jitsu Experiences
44:14 An Open Minded Approach
49:34 Training Through Limitations
54:51 Finding the Right Coach
57:46 Great Black Belt Story
1:01:28 A Black Belt’s Self-Doubt
1:07:28 Choosing Not to Care
1:12:25 Amanda Bruse’s Question
