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You-Jitsu is a podcast dedicated to guiding those interested in starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and those working through the White and Blue belt ranks. Join Kevin Pannell, a 51-year-old Blue Belt from Blacksburg, Virginia, as he shares practical BJJ tips, mindset strategies, and how to balance training with life's demands. With over five years of BJJ experience and 20+ years of leadership in the US military, public safety, and healthcare, Kevin brings a unique perspective to the mats. Tune in for insights that will transform your training.
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In The Seven Focus Areas for Every Older BJJ Grappler, I talk about how to keep our aging chassis running smoothly as we keep showing up to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) class. As midlife rollers, we can't just rely on class time anymore; we need to be proactive about fitness and recovery.What to focus on:Strength trainingMobility and flexibilityCardiovascular conditioningNutrition and hydrationSleep optimizationActive recoveryProfessional help (massage & PT)
In These are the Top Three Escapes Every BJJ White Belt Should Learn, I share the importance of learning to escape from side control, mount, and back mount.
In this episode, These are the Ten Reasons You Will Quit Jiu-Jitsu, I’ll provide clarity on common pitfalls listeners will most likely experience and strategies I’ve found helpful over my five years of training to deal with them in hopes to help each of you stick with it if you truly want to.10 Reasons:CostLocationEgoStagnationWhite belt bluesBlue belt bluesInjuryTimeSupportLife
On this episode, Breathe, Frame, Survive: A BJJ Beginner Mantra, we'll break down each element, starting with the often-overlooked importance of breathing, especially when you're under pressure. Then, we'll dive into the fundamental concept of "framing" and how it can be your lifeline when you're stuck in a bad position. Finally, we'll talk about the most crucial ingredient of all: survival. Because in BJJ, just showing up and embracing the journey is half the battle
This is episode is for the curious, the beginner, and the newer BJJ practitioner. You'll learn how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) came to be, what BJJ is, how you can get started, and I share inspirational and educational BJJ resources from the web and podcast land.
Get on the mats and stay there! Join 50-year-old BJJ Blue Belt Kevin Pannell on the You-Jitsu Podcast. This show is for anyone who loves Jiu-Jitsu – from young bucks to older grapplers and women building confidence. We'll cover everything from technique basics to BJJ mindset, helping you make the most of your Jiu-Jitsu journey.
There are more than 3 moves BJJ players can practice outside of class, but these are 3 that I think White Belts should focus on.BridgingShrimpingSprawling*Note: You-Jitsu is moving to the 'KEV Talks Podacast' feed starting 3/9/2023. Follow me there at https://blubrry.com/peopleprocessprogress/Remember...BreatheFrameSurvive
If you're new, you probably don't know a lot of submissions. That's ok. But don't try some YouTube BJJ magic on someone from 2-3 feet away. Instead, pass their guard, get into side control or mount, then go for a submission.In other words, "Position before submission."Remember...
Thank you all for being here. I'm going to shut down this feed over the next week.Join me on the KEV Talks Podcast and at https://kevtalkspod.com/Remember...
Have you slapped hands, bumped fists, and realized your training partner was already spazzing out before the roll? In this episode, I share three tips on how to keep your distance and help chill spazzy training partners out.Collar grips (Gi) / Hand to head (No Gi)Keep feet between you and themLet them pass, then sweep and cook them with pressureBONUS: Share the culture of how rolls should happen in BJJRemember...BreatheFrameSurviveThanks for listening and subscribing, and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Give me feedback to share with others at https://kevtalkspod.com/you-jitsu-questions-guidance/
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"Triangles are strong because of their inherent structural characteristics. The corner angles of a triangle cannot change without an accompanying change in the length of the edge. Therefore, an edge must collapse to change a triangle's shape."In this episode, I share the importance of building a strong base as a White Belt. We do this when in someone's closed guard with good posture, hands on our opponent's hip bones, and by sitting on our active feet (balls of foot). We can also build triangle-like solid, strong shapes with our frames when someone is mounted on us or has us in side control.Key takeaway: Don't just fall over because you are newRemember...BreatheFrameSurviveWhy Are Triangles Strong? - https://www.reference.com/world-view/triangles-strong-7ae25bf47214a972
In February 2020 I released an episode on the then People, Process, Progress podcast. Now that the You-Jitsu Podcast exists I thought I'd share it on this feed.The original post for more reading is at https://kevtalkspod.com/history-of-grappling-and-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-bjj/Remember....BreatheFrameSurvive
As a 48-year-old, salty Blue Belt and 3x Warm Up Round World Champion, I find exercising outside of and in addition to going to BJJ class very helpful. In this episode, I share what I feel are the top 5 exercises you can do to increase cardiovascular and musculoskeletal endurance for Jiu Jitsu.BreatheFrameSurvive
Made this episode as much for me as for the listener. Sometimes I get anxious when out of breath and rolling. I've even tapped out from it. I know I'm not alone. Neither are you if this has happened. The key is don't quit and keep showing up.BreatheFrameSurvive
It's ok not to be the best grappler in your belt color peer group. Why? Because there are levels within levels in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ).
I missed a whole week of learning and rolling due to work recently. Hey, life happens.So, in this short episode I share how it's important for us to stay active when out of Jiu Jitsu so we can be a bit more prepared when we return.- Breathe- Frame- SurviveKevinKevin Pannell, 3x Warm Up Round World Champion | 48 Year old Salty Blue Belt Hear more at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-jitsu-podcast/id1644567166
Sharing some feedback I gave on the r/bjj sub on @Reddit where someone asked about the difference between wrestling and submission grappling. Below is my summary and in this episode is a little history about how freestyle wrestling was integrated into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)Wrestling: takedowns, throws and control to pin your opponentSubmission Grappling (No Gi): Wrestling + joint locks and chokes to submit your opponentGi Jiu Jitsu: Wrestling + Submission Grappling + Pajamas to submit your opponentAsk a question or give your BJJ guidance at https://kevtalkspod.com/you-jitsu-podcast-central/Always remember...BREATHE. FRAME. SURVIVE.
"Kenneth T." shares his feedback from the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) group on LinkedIn.Kenneth's feedback states BJJ White Belts should focus on fundamentals, not the "new squid/platypus guard sweep". I agree Kenneth!Fundamentals go a long way. I've been swept and submitted by some of the old standards over 4 years way more than I have been by the latest hotness from BJJ in YouTube videos.Thank you all for listening and remember...BREATHE. FRAME. SURVIVE.**Ask your questions or give your guidance at the new link at https://kevtalkspod.com/you-jitsu/
Sharing two key concepts of what a BJJ Blue Belt is:Must be able to escape side control from a White Belt (per John Danaher)Should be able to control a bigger, stronger and untrained person (many people)Plus my $.02!
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