Fighters Drinking Coffee
Fighters Drinking Coffee
Scott and Mike
(Ep 17) Crafting Your Jiu-Jitsu Style ft RJ Nealon
53 minutes Posted Jun 24, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Welcome to Fighters Drinking Coffee
Developing Your Jiu-Jitsu Style
Learning from Losses
The Importance of Strategy
Competing Against Different Opponents
Mindset in Competition
Adapting Techniques for One Arm
Quality Over Quantity in Training
The Pressure of Performance
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Welcome back to Fighters Drinking Coffee, where we are joined by Adaptive BJJ athlete and sports journalist, RJ Nealon. Join us as we delve into the art of developing your style in jiu-jitsu, focusing on competition and adaptation. Discover how different rule sets and environments shape the competitive journey, and the psychological nuances of facing adversity. From the importance of having a game plan to the resilience needed to embrace both victories and losses, RJ shares his unique insights.

Explore the challenges and strategies inherent in adaptive jiu-jitsu, as RJ exemplifies how to maneuver limitations and leverage personal strengths to excel. Our discussion highlights the perception of competition, the relentless pursuit of improvement, and the necessity of keeping it fun while maintaining the right mindset. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or new to the mat, learn about the fine balancing act of psychology, strategy, and execution in this engaging episode.

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