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I'm not sure if it's a sign of times, a jiu-jitsu thing or something else... But I've noticed lately that a lot of young guys training BJJ seriously lack social skills.
Most of them are young and immature, so there's that. And they've grown up where you text message and IM people instead of talking to them IRL, so put it all together and they're not exactly great at conversation outside of Family Guy references, and especially not good at befriending people from different ages or cultures.
BUT I've also seen young guys who were extremely smart and personable, and they've thrived - they've been taken into inner circles, quickly made friends and got a lot out of their time here.
Last week I read for the first time "How to Win Friends and Influence People", simply out of curiosity. And I got thinking, wow some of these kids could use a lesson in how to interact with people.
Social capital is a valuable asset, especially in jiu-jitsu, though many people probably don't realise it.
The focus of the following article is on people who are training BJJ in Rio but I hope the lessons could be applicable wherever you are.
Let me know what you think.
How to Win Friends, Influence People & Experience the BEST BJJ in Rio
Most of them are young and immature, so there's that. And they've grown up where you text message and IM people instead of talking to them IRL, so put it all together and they're not exactly great at conversation outside of Family Guy references, and especially not good at befriending people from different ages or cultures.
BUT I've also seen young guys who were extremely smart and personable, and they've thrived - they've been taken into inner circles, quickly made friends and got a lot out of their time here.
Last week I read for the first time "How to Win Friends and Influence People", simply out of curiosity. And I got thinking, wow some of these kids could use a lesson in how to interact with people.
Social capital is a valuable asset, especially in jiu-jitsu, though many people probably don't realise it.
The focus of the following article is on people who are training BJJ in Rio but I hope the lessons could be applicable wherever you are.
Let me know what you think.
How to Win Friends, Influence People & Experience the BEST BJJ in Rio