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5. Escaping Perfectionism Through Jiu-Jitsu / Martial Arts & Mindset w/ Amanda Conley & Kori Christensen
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In this episode, my wife and I sit down with our friend Amanda Conley for a hilarious and honest conversation about what martial arts, especially jiu-jitsu, has taught them.
They open up about imposter syndrome and the fear of looking stupid when trying something new. Amanda shares how her perfectionist dance background shaped her mindset and how jiu-jitsu helped her finally let go of the need to be “perfect.”
They talk about what it means to actually feel strong, how to push past mental limits, why more women should be on the mats, and how martial arts can radically change how you carry yourself in the world. Also, there’s a story about saving a clump of ripped-out hair in a plastic bag. You don’t want to miss it.
Chapters
1. Trailer (00:00:00)
2. Intro (00:01:08)
3. What got you into martial arts? (00:01:35)
4. Differences between jiu-jitsu and other martial arts (00:09:11)
5. Why kids should do martial arts (00:11:17)
6. Confidence comes from martial arts (00:12:42)
7. The classes we teach (00:15:41)
8. Is gi or no gi better (00:16:55)
9. Confidence, sports, school (00:18:27)
10. Relationship with MMA has evolved (00:19:55)
11. Everyone has a different WHY (00:24:12)
12. What has jiu-jitsu taught you about yourself (00:25:52)
13. Tournaments and why it's not always it (00:28:45)
14. What else have you learned through MMA (00:35:13)
15. Common misconceptions (00:40:36)
16. First impressions of jiu-jitsu (00:43:25)
17. Who would win in a sparring match (00:52:04)
18. Martial arts pet peeves (00:54:25)
19. Do you have a warm-up ritual (00:59:08)
20. If you could train under a pro who would it be (01:05:19)
21. How do you get past the first day (01:07:10)
22. Imposter syndrome / getting in your own head (01:10:04)
23. Owning the jiu-jitsu gym (01:17:05)
24. How has your daughter's confidence changed (01:19:28)
25. What will keep/change about the gym (01:21:15)
26. Be an asset, not a liability (01:26:38)
27. The joys of teaching kids' class (01:29:02)
28. How to get past that first class (01:33:56)
29. We all have anxiety (01:35:00)
30. Outro (01:37:53)
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