What Happens When a 100 Fight Boxer Becomes a White Belt?
My boxing coach John Cooley has over 100 fights in the ring, but recently started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a white belt.In this conversation we talk about what it’s like to go from being a master in one combat sport to a complete beginner in another.We discuss:• The similarities between boxing and jiu jitsu• Which sport is harder to learn• Ego and humility in martial arts• What fighters from each sport can learn from the otherIf you train boxing, BJJ, wrestling, or MMA, this discussion will resonate with you.
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