Welcome to Episode #106 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “It’s Okay to Suck at Martial Arts.”
After almost two years of hiding out from Covid, I finally stepped outside and joined a BJJ school. Well, re-joined, actually. And guess what?
I SUCK!
Yup. I may only be two years older, but I’m feeling 10 years rustier. As expected, I was under attack immediately and found myself tapping like a beginner… which is exactly what I wanted!
I wanted to tap? I wanted to lose? YES!
That’s because I know you have to suck before you can learn. Losing and failing are not experiences to avoid in training, they’re something to pursue, welcome, and embrace.
I’ve talked about the importance of failing before, like in #55: I Want You to Fail, but this time, we’re going to delve deeper into the benefits of throwing yourself into situations where the odds are hopelessly stacked against you. Hope you like it!
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It’s Okay to Suck at Martial Arts
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