#253 Rick Ellis

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Thomas and his guest discuss the balance between knowledge and skill, the impact of online learning, and the unique lifestyle that Jiu-Jitsu offers. They also shares insights on aging in the sport, the role of instructors, and the significance of continuous learning and adaptation. Here is The RŌL Radio with the curator of the Art of Skill YOUTUBE channel, the founder of Old Grappler Summit, and a bjj black belt under Roy Dean, Rick Ellis. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1500 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radio http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio https://www.facebook.com/therolradio https://www.rickellis.com/ https://www.rickellis.com/events https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofSkill/videos https://linktr.ee/rickellis Episode Highlights: 3:07 How Time Passes In Jiu-Jitsu 7:25 Changes Over Two Decades in Jiu-Jitsu 14:54 The Appeal of Jiu-Jitsu for the Older Practitioner 22:03 Levels Within the Journey 29:02 The Purple Belt Experience 38:21 Getting Better as an Older Grappler 55:14 The Impact of the Information Age 1:02:46 Knowledge vs Skill Support the show