#289 Kanan Clarke-Jones

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his insights on the dynamics of teaching Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing the differences in energy levels between group and private lessons. and the necessity of keeping students engaged in their learning process. He shares personal experiences from his own journey in martial arts, highlighting the mental aspects of competition and the evolution of his passion for Jiu-Jitsu. He discusses his journey to Brazil for training, and the life lessons learned through struggles in both Brazil and New York City. He also reflects on the influence of Marcelo Garcia on his Jiu-Jitsu journey and the unexpected opportunities that arose during difficult times. Here is The RŌL Radio with a Competition Coach at Marcelo Garcia New York City, and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Marcelo Garcia, Kanan Clarke-Joes. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1600 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.instagram.com/kanancj/ https://www.patreon.com/collection/1702602?view=expanded https://marcelogarciajj.com/nyc/ Episode Highlights: 3:03 The Dynamics of Teaching Groups vs Privates 9:08 Learning from the Best. Trainning with Demin Maia 13:43 Understanding How Students Learn 22:22 Self-Criticism and Copmpeting Against Yourself 30:02 Kanan’s Martial Arts Journey 39:27 Recognizing Student Potential 41:19 Navigating Emotions 47:22 Training In Brazil 54:51 Moving to NYC 1:01:10 Biggest Lessons Learned 1:09:54 Kanan’s Pivot Point Support the show