He started Jiu-Jitsu AFTER 40… and it changed everything / Damian Bunting

"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing"On this episode of Old Man On The Mat, we sit down with Damian Bunting—whose journey from military and law enforcement into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu shows exactly what it means to start over after 40.This isn’t about being the best in the room.It’s about refusing to stay the same man.We break down:What it’s like starting BJJ later in lifeThe mental toughness built through adversityWhy ego is the biggest enemy on the matsHow martial arts rebuilds discipline, purpose, and identityIf you're over 40 and feel that pull to do something harder… this is it. You’re not too old. You’re just untested. Follow & Subscribe to Old Man On The Mat for real conversations on BJJ, fitness, and staying dangerous after 40.www.youtube.com/@oldmanonthemathttps://x.com/oldmanonthemat1https://www.tiktok.com/@old.man.on.the.matChapters00:00 Introduction and Community Support01:31 Meet Damian: A Unique Perspective02:35 Living in Portland: A Cultural Contrast03:54 The Politics of Jiu Jitsu05:03 Creating Spaces for Older Practitioners06:18 The Challenges of Training Over 4008:11 Personal Journeys and Emotional Challenges09:59 Midlife Reflections and Jiu Jitsu11:15 The Journey of Learning Jiu Jitsu13:11 The Role of Jiu Jitsu in Personal Safety15:09 Finding Balance in Training17:49 Mindset and Enjoying the Process20:05 Education and Personal Growth21:50 Measuring Progress in Jiu Jitsu24:04 The Challenge of Learning New Skills After 4026:11 The Importance of Perseverance in Jiu Jitsu29:20 Understanding Growth in a Competitive Environment31:11 Mindset and Progress in Martial Arts33:49 Fitness Routines for Older Adults36:13 Nutrition and Diet for Optimal Performance39:54 Transitioning from Military to Security Work46:47 Coping Mechanisms in High-Stress Environments49:25 The Therapeutic Nature of Jiu Jitsu50:38 The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Martial Arts55:02 Lessons from Coaching and Business Failures58:41 Facing Fears and Embracing Competition01:03:27 Documenting the Journey: Sharing Experiences and Insights01:05:58 1756849464234 (2).wav#foryourpage #foryou #fyp #fypシ #fypシ゚viral #oldmanonthemat #bjjover40 #jiujitsu #bjj #fitnessover40 #mensmentalhealth #mentalwarfare #discipline #resilience #grapplinglife #selfdefense #staydangerous #over40men #hardtokill #combatmindset #nevertoolate #bjjlifestyle #motivationdaily #masculineframe #trainhardSupport the showSupport Our Podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oldmanonthematLike and comment on our social media below:(1) Facebookhttps://x.com/oldmanonthemat1https://www.tiktok.com/@old.man.on.the.mathttps://www.instagram.com/oldmanonthematwww.youtube.com/@oldmanonthematCheck out our AMAZING T-Shirts, Hoodies and Rash Guards @ www.OldManOnTheMat.comsupport us at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2351260/supportThank you for listening!