Gracie Jiu-Jitsu as a mindset for life

I never forgot my first BJJ class.

What preceded it?
1. Saw Youtube video of Rickson and Royce Gracie
2: Googled Gracie Jiu-Jitsu+mailed (now) my teacher Raoul Hiwat of Amsterdam BJJ
3: Healthy excitement because you don't know what to expect

How did it go?
1. Well and kindly received
2. Had to tap many times!
3. Enjoyed the class immensely.

Why did I come back?
I realized that I could be dominated by men and women much lighter than me on the street. In a confrontation on the street, I would be defenseless. What I also realized was that despite my martial arts experience and strength training, there was still something missing from my arsenal.

Three months later, I flew to Los Angeles to train with Rickson and Kron Gracie. Since that first trial lesson, I have been unstoppable off the mat. My teacher encouraged me to found Amersfoort BJJ.

In this new podcast of about 30 minutes, hear more about this+ these topics are covered!

Humility
Develop a positive mindset through BJJ
Community through JiuJitsu
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu as a complete resilience program both physically and mentally
Disconnect from the world a moment for yourself
Learn to deal with adversity by Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Build mental resilience through adversity on and off the mat

If the podcast has piqued your interest in Jiu-jitsu as self-defense or for your kids then you can sign up for a no-obligation trial class here!

Take a look at our Youtube channel for testimonials of members or scroll through the +100 five star reviews of Amersfoort BJJ on google to get an impression of first lesson experiences and of students who have been training with us for a longer time!

 "Jiu jitsu and martial arts do not build character, they reveal it. We are all born with unmeasurable courage and determination, but it is as we go through the trials of rigorous training that we rediscover those gifts."