208: The BJJ Mindset That Wins On and Off the Mat

Roll Models Wanted: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life · Feb 13, 2025 · 26m

Have you ever been told you need to be "more aggressive" on the mats, only to find yourself awkwardly trying to manufacture anger toward your competition or training partners?

Or maybe you've been labeled "too aggressive" at work when being direct about your boundaries, expectations, or needs.

The line between assertive and aggressive is often blurry for women in BJJ and beyond.

It’s time for a mindset shift. Assertiveness isn’t aggression; it’s clarity, confidence, and control. Let’s reframe how we go after what we want, on and off the mats, without forcing anger or being unfairly labeled…