The Skill Of Being Coachable On A Frustrating Day

Send us Fan MailSome days on the mats, a simple correction lands like a punch to the ego. You’re tired, your timing is off, you keep getting stuck, and suddenly the exact feedback you need is the hardest thing to hear. I’m talking about that specific BJJ problem almost everyone feels but few people say out loud: staying coachable when you’re frustrated. In this episode I walk through why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu feedback changes meaning on rough training days and how emotion quietly rewrites your “filter.” When frustration narrows attention, a coach’s adjustment can sound like criticism, and you can start treating advice as evidence that you’re behind. I also dig into what’s usually underneath “not coachable” behavior: vulnerable ego, embarrassment, fatigue, and emotional overload, especially once you care about looking competent in sparring. Rubber Bones has bold, unique designs that collide with the grit and grind of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Every design blends BJJ with pop culture, and storytelling to create apparel that empowers the uniqueness in every grappler. Rubber Bones supplies all your BJJ apparel needs: Rash Guards, Gi’s, Street Wear, Hats, and more. Check out Rubber Bones at the website link in the show notes, and remember to use the discount code Caffeinated10 when ordering. Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu podcast focused on BJJ training, competition preparation, mindset development, belt progression, and the lifestyle of grappling.If you’re looking to improve your Jiu Jitsu, stay motivated during plateaus, recover from injuries, or sharpen your mental game on and off the mats, this podcast is for you.New episodes explore:• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training strategies• BJJ competition insights• Mental toughness and discipline• Gym culture and academy growth• Injury recovery and longevity in grapplingSubscribe, leave a review, and share with your training partners.Connect with the Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu community:Instagram: @caffeinated_jiujitsuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Caffeinated_JiuJitsuWebsite: https://caffeinatedjiujitsu.buzzsprout.comGRAB SOME AWESOME GEAR!!Rubber Bones Rash Guards: https://rubberbonesrashguards.com/Discount code: Caffeinated10Grapple Or Die: https://grappleordie.com/Discount code: CaffeinatedJJ