#253 Rick Ellis

Send us Fan MailOn 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-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradiohttps://www.rickellis.com/https://www.rickellis.com/eventshttps://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofSkill/videoshttps://linktr.ee/rickellisEpisode Highlights:3:07 How Time Passes In Jiu-Jitsu7:25 Changes Over Two Decades in Jiu-Jitsu14:54 The Appeal of Jiu-Jitsu for the Older Practitioner22:03 Levels Within the Journey29:02 The Purple Belt Experience38:21 Getting Better as an Older Grappler55:14 The Impact of the Information Age1:02:46 Knowledge vs SkillSupport the show