#98 Adam Singer

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we have a world-class coach and one of the owners of SBG Athens, Adam Singer. Toady Adam discusses the anxiety he has instructing classes, his unique coaching philosophy, the importance of failure and what he calls failing smarter, his beliefs on what makes a champion, nature vs nurture, and more. This is a really deep conversation with a coach who has developed multiple world champions, most notably former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin. Here is The RŌL Radio with third-degree BJJ black belt, Adam Singer. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 600 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/ https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://sbgathens.com/ https://tfwathens.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sbgathens/ https://www.instagram.com/rorysinger/ https://www.facebook.com/SBGAthensFans Episode Highlights: 3:41 Dealing with Anxiety 8:19 Not Giving Students the Answer 12:22 Failure is Their Teacher 16:38 Lecture vs Coaching 20:00 Failing Smart 23:49 We All Need to Fail 32:34 Coaching Striking vs BJJ 38:11 Are You Born a Champion 51:39 Joe Schmo Jiu Jitsu 55:48 Managing Expectations 1:02:53 Position vs Submission 1:04:07 Jiu Jitsu at Any Age 1:18:39 Drew Weatherhead’s Question Support the show