1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Jiu Jitsu Journeys: Jake Johnston From Skateboarding to Jiu Jitsu &amp;nbsp; In this episode of Jiu Jitsu Mindsets, host Pete Deeley welcomes Jiu Jitsu expert Jake Johnston for an engaging conversation. They discuss the importance of self-defense in Jiu Jitsu, reflecting on Jake's path from a technically minded skateboarder to a seasoned Jiu Jitsu practitioner under the mentorship of Pedro Sauer. The episode covers Jake's early experiences with competitive Jiu Jitsu, memorable challenge matches, and the transformative impact of Jiu Jitsu on his students. Jake also shares his insights on the differences between competition-focused and self-defense-focused Jiu Jitsu, advocating for a balanced approach that emphasizes self-defense skills. Throughout the episode, Jake's anecdotes and reflections provide a deep dive into the values and principles that have shaped his Jiu Jitsu journey. &amp;nbsp; 00:00 Introduction and Announcements 00:43 Meet Professor Jake Johnston 02:08 Jake's Journey into Skateboarding 03:54 Transition to Martial Arts 05:22 Discovering Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 07:09 Training with Pedro Sauer 14:39 First Impressions and Early Challenges 20:28 Competitions and Memorable Fights 26:16 Introduction to Personal Fights and Early Jiu Jitsu 27:11 First Real Fight Experience 28:39 The Mullet Guy and Other Challenge Matches 35:39 Impact of Jiu Jitsu on Students' Lives 42:56 The Philosophy of Jiu Jitsu and Competition 52:49 The Future of Jiu Jitsu and Its Influences The Jiu-Jitsu Mindset https://sites.libsyn.com/422198 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40031345/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/40031345