EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 57 MIN
Tap Early, Learn Fast — White Belt Mentality & Survival Tips (Episode 37)
from Fighters Drinking Coffee · host Scott and Mike
This episode explores the white belt experience in jiu-jitsu — from signing the waiver and wearing a rental gi to learning to tap and leaving your ego at the door. Hosts share practical advice for new students on safety, mindset, and managing expectations. They cover concrete tips like using micro-goals, slowing down drilling, finding mentors, embracing losses as practice, and staying flexible when life or gyms change. The message: show up, be humble, enjoy being a beginner, and keep training. Please remember to follow, rate and review! or Support the show on our Patreon Want more from Fighters Drinking Coffee: Follow us on instagram: @fightersdrinkingcoffee Join our discord: https://discord.gg/UPmxwuwXks Get some MADE IN THE USA gear: https://cruzcmbt.com/GETSUDSY
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This episode explores the white belt experience in jiu-jitsu — from signing the waiver and wearing a rental gi to learning to tap and leaving your ego at the door. Hosts share practical advice for new students on safety, mindset, and managing expectations.They cover concrete tips like using micro-goals, slowing down drilling, finding mentors, embracing losses as practice, and staying flexible when life or gyms change. The message: show up, be humble, enjoy being a beginner, and keep training. Please remember to follow, rate and review!or Support the show on our PatreonWant more from Fighters Drinking Coffee:Follow us on instagram: @fightersdrinkingcoffee Join our discord: https://discord.gg/UPmxwuwXksGet some MADE IN THE USA gear: https://cruzcmbt.com/GETSUDSY
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