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Transfer of learning skills acquired through BJJ to vocational and lifelong learning
6 year(s) ago • 1074 views • 2 replies
FBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
A quick presentation of myself: I am an Adult Educator/German teacher/Coach in Madrid and Judo and BJJ black belt. Please excuse my English (I am a German living in Spain, so too many languages are mixing up in my mind).
For my masters in Adult Education some time ago, I wrote an essay about the connection between learning Jiu Jitsu and transferring learning skills to your life outside of Jiu-Jitsu (and by that I do not mean beating people up hahahah) in the context of life long learning. Last week I had an interesting conversation about this with a friend and I would like to spread this topic a bit and get your point of view on it, as I think this is a very interesting field. (I just ask for my personal interest, to make that clear ;))
To give you a bit more input to think about: My hypotheses is, that learning JiuJitsu not only through attending classes in your academy, but also especially using online learning tools, like youtube or Videos, online courses, as communicating via networks like this one here for example, and so organising/planing your journey to a black belt, is amplifying your learning abilities and is giving you self learning skills. This could be the ability to separate helpful information from needless, self-organisation-skills (Flow-charts, mind mapping, …), media competence, self motivation skills and, not at least, learning autonomy, and so on.
So what do you think? Do you have any experience with this topic? Did any skill, regarding your necessities in learning BJJ, or let´s put it that way: any acquired skill while learning BJJ actually helped you in your Job, studies etc.?
If you named a top-three, which competences/skills would that be regarding your learning abilities?
I can´t wait to hear what you think about this!!!!
Florian.
For my masters in Adult Education some time ago, I wrote an essay about the connection between learning Jiu Jitsu and transferring learning skills to your life outside of Jiu-Jitsu (and by that I do not mean beating people up hahahah) in the context of life long learning. Last week I had an interesting conversation about this with a friend and I would like to spread this topic a bit and get your point of view on it, as I think this is a very interesting field. (I just ask for my personal interest, to make that clear ;))
To give you a bit more input to think about: My hypotheses is, that learning JiuJitsu not only through attending classes in your academy, but also especially using online learning tools, like youtube or Videos, online courses, as communicating via networks like this one here for example, and so organising/planing your journey to a black belt, is amplifying your learning abilities and is giving you self learning skills. This could be the ability to separate helpful information from needless, self-organisation-skills (Flow-charts, mind mapping, …), media competence, self motivation skills and, not at least, learning autonomy, and so on.
So what do you think? Do you have any experience with this topic? Did any skill, regarding your necessities in learning BJJ, or let´s put it that way: any acquired skill while learning BJJ actually helped you in your Job, studies etc.?
If you named a top-three, which competences/skills would that be regarding your learning abilities?
I can´t wait to hear what you think about this!!!!
Florian.
JMBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
First of all, I think your English is excellent. But, I'm an American and I'm sure the English would say that my English is not. In fact, my wife says my English is awful. But what does she know, she's also American. Hahaha.
To your point, jiu jitsu taught me to look at a problem and understand that there are many possible outcomes. The game is not over until someone taps. Just because you're not winning at the moment does not mean that you will not win. Likewise, if it is obvious and definitive that you are not going to win, admit it and move on.
I've been able to apply these principles effectively in my "non jiu jitsu life". It has led me too many victories that I otherwise would not have believed I could attain. Likewise it has probably saved me many times from the embarrassm of pushing a lost cause.
Maybe a bit more theoretical than you were looking for. But that, is what comes to mind when you asked what I've learned.
To your point, jiu jitsu taught me to look at a problem and understand that there are many possible outcomes. The game is not over until someone taps. Just because you're not winning at the moment does not mean that you will not win. Likewise, if it is obvious and definitive that you are not going to win, admit it and move on.
I've been able to apply these principles effectively in my "non jiu jitsu life". It has led me too many victories that I otherwise would not have believed I could attain. Likewise it has probably saved me many times from the embarrassm of pushing a lost cause.
Maybe a bit more theoretical than you were looking for. But that, is what comes to mind when you asked what I've learned.
Edited 6 year(s) ago
FFlowOP
Black belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
First of all, I think your English is excellent. But, I'm an American and I'm sure the English would say that my English is not. In fact, my wife says my English is awful. But what does she know, she's also American. Hahaha. To your point, jiu jitsu taught me to look at a problem and understand that there are many possible outcomes. The game is not over until someone taps. Just because you're not winning at the moment does not mean that you will not win. Likewise, if it is obvious and definitive that you are not going to win, admit it and move on. I've been able to apply these principles effectively in my 'non jiu jitsu life'. It has led me too many victories that I otherwise would not have believed I could attain. Likewise it has probably saved me many times from the embarrassm of pushing a lost cause. Maybe a bit more theoretical than you were looking for. But that, is what comes to mind when you asked what I've learned.
Hi Joel, Thx!!! I think you are making an interesting point there! I do share this experience with you, that Jiu Jitsu really emphasizes the understatement of when a cause is lost and when it’s worth keep struggling for it a bit further.I feel too, that if you start something with this kind of mindset from the beginning, it also gives you a certain security trying things, knowing you might be able to adapt to certain changes later and if needed, to change ways without feeling like you failed. Thank you so much for your input on that!
