#289 Kanan Clarke-Jones

Send us Fan MailIn 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-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/kanancj/https://www.patreon.com/collection/1702602?view=expandedhttps://marcelogarciajj.com/nyc/Episode Highlights:3:03 The Dynamics of Teaching Groups vs Privates9:08 Learning from the Best. Trainning with Demin Maia13:43 Understanding How Students Learn22:22 Self-Criticism and Copmpeting Against Yourself30:02 Kanan’s Martial Arts Journey39:27 Recognizing Student Potential41:19 Navigating Emotions47:22 Training In Brazil54:51 Moving to NYC1:01:10 Biggest Lessons Learned1:09:54 Kanan’s Pivot PointSupport the show