#013 The Jiu Jitsu Long Game - Here's How to Play

Higher Jiu Jitsu Podcast

Join John and Matty as we discuss the Long Game of jiu jitsu and how to play it. --- When you play the long game, there isn’t a finish line. No end in sight. That isn’t a punishment, but a just reward for being a student of this martial art. The long game comes with it’s own rules of play. 1. First things first, do not get injured. In the long game, letting your limbs snap, and your neck crank isn’t an intelligent thing to do because you’ll need those joints fresh and healthy to train till the end. When you let bones break you lose many points. Points come in years you’re able to be on the mats. 2. Keep it Fun The rage of our culture is the hustle. If you’re not drowning then you’re not in deep enough. So we load and load and load. How strong is this camel’s back? Stress can come in many forms and you start to have a wide array of problems when it becomes the norm. An overreliance on self discipline, & willpower in the push for success is a surefire way to reach game over in this game. When you think of dedication it doesn’t have to be something of excessive effort, and obsessive attention. Remember, you need to Actively choose to play the Long Game. Over the years, we’ll see how the leaders of the long game will eventually come to the fore. The investments in the long game won’t always come in medals around your neck, but degrees on the black belts, and red and black belts, and coral belts. Those belts represent the years of hard work, and commitment, and sacrifice spent on the mats with Gracie Jiu Jitsu. As a lover of jiu jitsu, it’s the game you’d want to play most of all. Original blog page can be found here: https://higherjiujitsu.com.au/higher-blog/the-long-game Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this and want to help us out, please be sure to leave us a review! These helps lots. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and all the best from John and Matty!