BJJ Meditations

Author: Joe Hannan

Reflections on the martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and how we can translate its lessons to personal development, peak performance, and leadership.
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BJJ Meditations 95 | Judo Meditations
Episode 95
Wednesday, 13 August, 2025

In this episode of BJJ Meditations, host Joe shares personal updates about his life as a new father and the introduction of a judo program at Princeton BJJ. He discusses the philosophy of 'Don't Know Mind' and how it applies to training in judo and jiu jitsu. Joe reflects on the benefits of judo for enhancing jiu jitsu skills, the importance of learning from mistakes, and the need for authenticity in podcasting and life. Takeaways The 'Don't Know Mind' philosophy encourages openness to learning. Embracing foolishness can lead to joy and freedom in training. Resistance to starting over in judo is common among students. Judo enhances jiu-jitsu skills and offers a fresh perspective. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome Back and Life Updates 01:15 Introducing Judo at Princeton BJJ 04:27 Embracing the 'Don't Know Mind' Philosophy 07:53 The Benefits of Judo for Jiu-Jitsu 11:07 Learning from Mistakes in Judo 13:46 Reflections on Authenticity and Podcasting Sign up for OutlierDB and use the discount code bjjmed: https://outlierdb.com/ Check out my Substack: https://joehannan.substack.com/ My website: https://www.joehannan.com/