#323 | From US Military to BJJ Black Belt & Dad - Listen To This INCREDIBLE Journey - Dad's Mental Health
Are you over 40 and training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Thinking of starting BJJ later in life or wondering if you’re too old to roll?
In this inspiring and honest conversation, we speak with a BJJ black belt who began his journey after already earning a black belt in Hapkido and got completely humbled by a 16-year-old on the mats.
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🥋 Topics Covered:
How long it really takes to get a BJJ black belt (especially when starting after 40)
Is it easier to get promoted today vs the early 2000s?
The emotional and ego challenges of starting over as a white belt
What it's like being a beginner again in your 40s
Why so many older men feel lost during their BJJ journey—and how to push through it
Training BJJ as a military veteran and moving between schools with no black belts
💭 Whether you’re a brown belt wondering if you’re ready, or just a 45-year-old white belt getting smashed weekly, this video speaks directly to older BJJ students who refuse to quit.
Dad's Mental Health Podcast
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ABOUT THE HOST
Hello, I'm James & not long ago, I was a very anxious and somewhat overwhelmed husband & dad.
After about a decade of setbacks & enough coffee to sink a ship, I’m a much happier dad.
As previously mentioned, I want to try & help other dads be the best they can without losing their mental health.
Mental health battles are something I am all too familiar with.
In 2010, my GP suggested I do a 12-week CBT course with the NHS. During this course, I was diagnosed as having Pure OCD, which explained a lot.
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