#29 The Best & Worst Conversation Ever

#29 The Best & Worst Conversation Ever

Author: Memorial Brazilian Jiu Jitsu January 28, 2020 Duration: 1:06:14
If you think black belts don’t have the same worries/stress/self talks/insecurities as you. Listen to this episode, Our guest is Alex Stuart, one of the instructors at Gracie University. Many feel pressured from being part of this great organization, including himself. He shares his story for all of you to understand that nothing is beautiful without being ugly first.

The Fortunato Jiu Jitsu Podcast is hosted by Rafael and Jackson from Memorial Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The name itself, meaning 'lucky' in Italian, frames their conversations-a reflection on the gratitude and perspective forged through their own journeys as immigrants. They discuss moving from places of limitation to building a life of choice, emphasizing how acknowledging our blessings is the first step toward achieving what we want. This foundational mindset directly connects to the physical and mental practices they explore in each episode. Their dialogue naturally weaves between the mats and daily life, covering the intricate techniques and philosophies of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, practical approaches to health and fitness, and the ongoing pursuit of happiness. It’s a podcast built on the idea that the discipline, resilience, and community found in jiu-jitsu are powerful tools for crafting a better life. Listeners will hear two friends drawing from their unique experiences, discussing how the lessons learned in training apply far beyond the gym, aiming to inspire others to make the most of their own opportunities. The tone is conversational and grounded, offering a blend of personal reflection and actionable insight for anyone interested in the deeper connections between physical art, well-being, and personal growth.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 29

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Podcast Episodes
#28 Injuries Will Stop You or Make You Better [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:39
If you are worried about trying jiu jitsu because past injuries or you got injured and you don’t know how to get back. Special guest John Hoffman, shares his story about how he got injured in Karate after 10+ years of tr…
#27 How Jiu Jitsu Helps You With Life’s Curveballs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:41
Jackson and Rafael had a special guest, Chris Diaz. His story is incredible and inspirational. If you have someone that needs a bit of a push/motivation to keep going. Send them this episode, enjoy! Let us know what you…
#26 Psychological Benefits of Jiu Jitsu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:56
Jackson and Rafael found a article from a Clinical Psychologist that talks about the benefits of jiu jitsu for our mind. Being students ourselves we wanted to dive into that topic more. Check it our and let us know if yo…
#23 Fake it till you Make is not the way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:25
Jackson and Rafael talk about lack of patience, entitlement behavior, and why short term thinking is not the way of living life.
#22 Why Being Present Makes You More Patient [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:45
Jackson and Rafael discuss on their daily habits on becoming more present. What is it so important for yourself, family, friend, and how jiu jitsu is all connected to that.
#21 Unsatisfied People Bankrupts Businesses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:55
Jackson and Rafael share their experience in business, react to a viral inspiring video, and more. Let us know what you think.
#20 What Takes to Have a Great Partnership [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:00
We talked about our wins and loses about our partnership. What makes us not argue too much and how everything started.
#19 Depression vs having a Bad Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:43
Jackson and Rafael dedicated this podcast episode to one of our student that passed away. We don’t know the whole details but for what we understand, he suffered from anxiety. We wanted to give you a bit of our experienc…