Lessons Learnt From Being On The Bottom
I’ve had to go on a bit of a mental journey. I’ve had to learn how to compete in a room where I can’t. I had to find my confidence again all while remaining a good, calm, reliable training partner.
Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 7 - Teaching Kids Jiu-Jitsu and Traveling with Chris Ulbricht
Hillary and Nelson kick off this week's episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast with the owner of Garden State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Red Bank New Jersey Chris Ulbricht. They talk briefly about what it's like to...
Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 6 - Language and Jiu-Jitsu with Ruadhán MacFadden
In this episode of the Inverted Gear podcast, Hillary and Nelson talk with jiu-jitsu practitioner Ruadhán MacFadden, who they met at a training camp in Greenland. They do an in-depth analysis on languages and how lear...
Inverted Gear Podcast Ep. 5 - Musician and Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner Duncan Watt
Check out the newest episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast with Duncan Watt. They go into detail about Duncan’s career as a musician creating the music for popular online game League of Legends and how making music has...
Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 4 - Dungeons and Dragons and Jiu-Jitsu With Matt Kirtley
In this episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast, Hillary and Nelson sit down with Matt Kirtley aka Aesopian. They cover everything from how Matt got into training jiu-jitsu, (hint it has to do with Dungeons and Dragons) ...
Less Than Technical White Belt Advice
A really motivated, young guy named Andrew asked me what I wish I knew before I started training. I thought for a second and told him a few things, but I continued to think about the question in the car home and later.
Inverted Gear podcast Episode 3 - Running a Jiu-Jitsu School with Jay Pages
In this Episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast, Nelson and Hillary talk with Jay Pages about the ins and outs of running a jiu-jitsu school. Plus, traveling, training, and food! Audio version
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Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 2 - An Update From Hillary and Nelson
On the second episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast, Nelson and Hillary sit down to update the Panda Nation on what’s been happening in the past year. Find out how Covid affected the jiu-jitsu community and what new p...
Inverted Gear Podcast Episode 1
Join teammates in training, life, and business Hillary Witt and Nelson Puentes for their very first episode of the Inverted Gear Podcast. They talk about their background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, how they met, and how ...
Welcoming Back Those Who Have Been Away
Welcoming people back into the gym should be a celebration. As you see some familiar faces show back up, try to be the one that welcomes them back.
Your Attitude Sucks, Not Your Jiu-Jitsu
Periods of frustration and growth plateaus are part of the natural ebb and flow of Jiu-Jitsu. Growth occurs on the mats when we work just beyond the limits of our capabilities.
How to Stop Obsessing Over Promotions
Working hard does not mean you deserve a promotion. High potency of effort in Jiu Jitsu is not the exception. It’s the norm.