Your Internal Opponent

Chokes and Consciousness

In this episode, Deja and Michaela explore the themes of competition, personal growth, and the mental aspects of training in jiu-jitsu. They discuss the importance of facing one's inner opponent, finding balance, and the excitement of competing. Deja and Michaela also discuss their experiences from their first competitions, the impact of weather on training, and offer encouragement to new competitors to embrace the journey. They explore the physical and mental challenges of preparing for competitions, the importance of grip strength and technique, and the role of expectations in their performance. They also reflect on recent fights, upcoming competitions, and the importance of injury awareness and personal growth in their athletic journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
03:34 Comp Weekend Anticipation
06:34 Mindset and Physical Preparation
09:33 Weight Classes and Competition Strategy
12:31 Experiences from Past Competitions
15:31 Dealing with Competition Nerves
18:34 Weather and Its Impact on Training
21:32 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
27:47 Reflecting on a Decade of Training
28:44 First Competition Experiences
30:44 Mindset in Competition
35:13 Lessons Learned from Competitions
37:56 The Difference Between Training and Competition
41:44 Strength vs. Technique in Different Weight Classes
46:40 Injury Awareness and Prevention
49:55 Transitioning to New Training Goals
53:26 Recent Fight Highlights and Results
57:01 Upcoming Competitions and Events
01:01:29 Luke Rockhold's Bare Knuckle Experience
01:07:07 Robert Whitaker's Title Run and Future
01:07:47 Queen of the Mat Competition Overview
01:12:14 Expectations in Competition
01:21:32 Introduction and Setting the Scene
01:21:44 Preparing for Tomorrow's Challenges
01:21:55 Grounding Before Competition
01:25:03 Understanding Your True Opponent
01:28:00 Finding Balance and Enjoyment in Competition
01:31:01 Being Your Own Best Friend
01:31:35 Choke and consciousness outro edit.mp3