Bjjbrick Podcast- Bjj, Jiu-jitsu, Mma, Martial Arts, No-gi And Good Times!

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio Stephen Whittier is a black belt under Roberto Maia.  He has an academy in Wareham Massachusetts Called SBG East Coast.  Stephen has become a huge resource for the over 40 grappler.  He has lots of great advice not just for the over 40 grappler, but anyone who steps on the mat. In this interview with Stephen Whittier we talk about: Why having a specific style can hold you back Why the fundamentals are so important in Jiu-Jitsu Getting on the mat as a 40 plus grappler Dealing with instructors that may not know how to coach the older grappler The differences between teaching and coaching The Aliveness component of jiu-jitsu Starting BJJ as someone in their 50s or 60s The social differences between the younger BJJ students and the older students Finding the right gym for you Why people quit jiu-jitsu after training the first time Why people are drawn to try jiu-jitsu Competing for the first time Why stripping your attributes (speed, strength, flexibility….)