Today we are talking to multiple IBJJF WORLD CHAMP Elisabeth Clay! #4 In her Division and #5 P4P Female for Flo Rankings 2021. A Black Belt From Ares Jiu Jitsu that has been shaking up the space for the past couple of years! Winning against Rafaela Guedes and gave Gabi Garcia a Run for her money! We talk about going all in, in everything you do. Her thoughts on being the least athletic in the family but coming out on top. How she trains with a torn MCL and winning double gold, etc. Ever wanted to know, as a white/lower belt, how top Jiu Jitsu Competitors and Instructors went through during their beginning journey. What they could have done better? Or even how they got to where they are today? In this 1st Season of the White Belt series, we answer those questions with high level guests. From Purple belt competitors, Amazing Instructors, and Legendary Champs in the game. We get into the mind of such great individuals. Check out Elisabeth Clay on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elisabethclaybjj/ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE! Hit UP John “Straw-hat” Chan on INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/mrjohnchan To critique the show and network with other high level BJJ Practitioners that should come onto the show Equipment: 1. My Phone 2. Webcam app Iriun (Connect Phone to use as your Webcam) 3. Sony ECMCS3 Clip Style Mic 4. Boltune Blue Tooth Head Phones 5. HP Laptop 6. Zoom to Record 7. Adobe Premier for Editing 8. Levelator for Audio Leveling

Ever wanted to know, as a white/lower belt, how top Jiu Jitsu Competitors and Instructors went through during their beginning journey. What they could have done better? Or even how they got to where they are today? In this 1st Season of the White Belt series, we answer those questions with high level guests. From Purple belt competitors, Amazing Instructors, and Legendary Champs in the game. We get into the mind of such great individuals. Today we are talking to multiple IBJJF OPEN Gold Champ Jessica Crane. An up-and-coming brown belt and is ranked in the top 10 in her division. We go through her beginning journey and how it could apply to our journey. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS/ TIME STAMPS:  Who is Jessica Crane? 03:00 Jessica’s Strengths, Weaknesses, & Expectations as a White Belt 06:10 Jessica’s Jiu Jitsu Why, and Why she stuck to jiu jitsu 13:35 When should a white belt start competing? When Did Jessica started competing? 18:51 Jessica’s Biggest mentors in Jiu jitsu & life 23:14 How Many Sessions each week? 27:19 How do you prevent Injury? 29:39 How do you Train w/ an injury? 32:00 How To Balance Strength, Conditioning, Work, School with BJJ? FULL TIME ATHLETE 36:19 NON FULL TIMERS 39:54 New white belt joins a gym. What things should they do to set them up for success? 43:48 What should white belts who have been consistently training for 4 months and up be expected to do?      52:27 How should people go about asking whether or not they’re ready for a promotion? 54:41 Advice for white belts  wanting to be world champs someday? 56:48 Why schools should implement belt tests? 59:35 What advice would you give yourself that      would’ve helped you tremendously in the beginning? 1:02:00 Expectations at No GI Pans      2021 1:03:13 THE UPCOMING GENERATION      GROUP 1:06:33 Jessica Crane’s CALL OUTS      TO FUTURE OPPONENTS 1:09:00 Check out Jessica crane on Instagram www.instagram/jessica.bjj PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE! Hit UP John “Straw-hat” Chan on INSTAGRAM  www.instagram.com/mrjohnchan To critique the show and network with other high level BJJ Practitioners that should come onto the show Equipment: 1. My Phone 2. Webcam app Iriun (Connect Phone to use as your Webcam) 3. Sony ECMCS3 Clip Style Mic 4. Boltune Blue Tooth Head Phones 5. HP Laptop 6. Zoom to Record 7. Adobe Premier for Editing 8. Levelator for Audio Leveling