Why Do Blue Belts Get an Inflated Ego
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Paul and Producer Austin discuss an article that elaborates why blue belts may get an inflated ego, and how best to avoid developing that mentality. Once you start developing a game and you can handle white belts, you start thinking you may be better than you truly are. Maybe you've won some tournament matches. Maybe, you're just a jerk! On the flip side, what happens when you don't think highly enough of yourself and your ability that you question if you deserve your belt? You went through the test, or your coach determined you were worthy, why don't you have enough self belief? Jiu-Jitsu is complicated to say the least right? We also answer some quick BJJ Everything questions, including how to get blood out of your gi! WHAT OTHER PODCAST DELIVERS THIS INFORMATION?!
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