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What's your profession? Jiu Jitsu or other business....
5 year(s) ago • 1600 views • 48 replies
SBrown beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
Hi everyone,
It would be great to share your experience with Jiu-jitsu. Are you a full time practioner/ coach/ instructor etc. who earns his/her daily living through academies/ clasess etc. OR are you a part timer/ hobbyist doing jiu jitsu. If so, whats your profession and how do you maintain your schedule learning/teaching this wonderful art.
I myself am a government servant (at the Secretariat Administrative Department of our state government in India) having a 9 hours weekdays job. I have my own academy where I teach twice a day per week (morning and evening on each day), and other coaches run the show on the other days. I attend regular seminars and webinars during my free time and roll with the seniors every time I have a free time.
It would be great to share your experience with Jiu-jitsu. Are you a full time practioner/ coach/ instructor etc. who earns his/her daily living through academies/ clasess etc. OR are you a part timer/ hobbyist doing jiu jitsu. If so, whats your profession and how do you maintain your schedule learning/teaching this wonderful art.
I myself am a government servant (at the Secretariat Administrative Department of our state government in India) having a 9 hours weekdays job. I have my own academy where I teach twice a day per week (morning and evening on each day), and other coaches run the show on the other days. I attend regular seminars and webinars during my free time and roll with the seniors every time I have a free time.
JWBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I work with Upward Bound, a college prep program for low-income and first generation students. I manage to make it to 3 normal 2 hour classes a week and 1 private most weeks. In the summer while we have our residential program going on ( June-July ) Im lucky to make it for the Friday class.
BJBlue beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I am a code employee for the police. I do jiu-jitsu around my work schedule mostly by attending 6 am classes.
RRBrown beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I’m a correctional officer at Oslo prison, where we can do training one our at work during the shift. My BJJ training are mostly before late shifts at lunch classes 11:00-12:00. But also after early shifts at 18:15-19:30.
Basically there’s no excuse to not train at our gym, as there’s a option to train all day, every day.
Basically there’s no excuse to not train at our gym, as there’s a option to train all day, every day.
NTBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I’m a correctional officer at Oslo prison, where we can do training one our at work during the shift. My BJJ training are mostly before late shifts at lunch classes 11:00-12:00. But also after early shifts at 18:15-19:30. Basically there’s no excuse to not train at our gym, as there’s a option to train all day, every day.
Tough job, but clearly in regards to training has its perks
NTBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I am a Bjj hobbyist and after getting my black belt I began to do a little bit of teaching. Before the pandemic I was making it to a couple of classes a week.
I am a physician in NYC working in a general medicine practice. My training was always based around my school/work schedule so it definitely took me longer to improve than other people training the same number of years. I definitely still have many areas to work on.
I am a physician in NYC working in a general medicine practice. My training was always based around my school/work schedule so it definitely took me longer to improve than other people training the same number of years. I definitely still have many areas to work on.
JMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Hasn't there already been that thread?
Anyway, I am now a (locally) licenced Sport Psychologist but main profession is working as an I/O psychologist and personal coach in a software company called Pipedrive (It's a CRM, biggest company in that field is Salesforce).
I'm nowadays saying that running the club and coaching is a bigger hobby than actually doing BJJ myself... I'd like to shift the balance a bit :D
Anyway, I am now a (locally) licenced Sport Psychologist but main profession is working as an I/O psychologist and personal coach in a software company called Pipedrive (It's a CRM, biggest company in that field is Salesforce).
I'm nowadays saying that running the club and coaching is a bigger hobby than actually doing BJJ myself... I'd like to shift the balance a bit :D
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JBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I am full time at my gym at this point. I was an IT professional for many years for both commercial and government. I still do some consulting when possible to supplement the income.
BMBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
My wife and I own and run a gym and campground in the same location. We've named most of our camping structures after BJJ moves. I have to admit it's probably the most awesome job I could imagine for myself right now.
If you're ever in North Carolina, USA, you should definitely check us out!
If you're ever in North Carolina, USA, you should definitely check us out!
JBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
My wife and I own and run a gym and campground in the same location. We've named most of our camping structures after BJJ moves. I have to admit it's probably the most awesome job I could imagine for myself right now. If you're ever in North Carolina, USA, you should definitely check us out!
That's spectacular!
Where in NC?
Where in NC?
KOBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I am retired. I currently fill my time with instructing firearms classes, and teaching BJJ/CACC 2x per week.
PDBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I teach for free. After surviving cancer I realized we only have 3 things in life..
Family, our memories and the lives we have impacted in a positive fashion..
I own a a business that finances Government Contracts and also for the last year PPE supplies and am in a fortunate position that I don't really need the income. I ran a commercial school for a while years ago and always hated the business aspect so it is not pure altruism I enjoy it more this way
Family, our memories and the lives we have impacted in a positive fashion..
I own a a business that finances Government Contracts and also for the last year PPE supplies and am in a fortunate position that I don't really need the income. I ran a commercial school for a while years ago and always hated the business aspect so it is not pure altruism I enjoy it more this way
MGBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
NTBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
My wife and I own and run a gym and campground in the same location. We've named most of our camping structures after BJJ moves. I have to admit it's probably the most awesome job I could imagine for myself right now. If you're ever in North Carolina, USA, you should definitely check us out!
That is cool!
NTBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I am retired. I currently fill my time with instructing firearms classes, and teaching BJJ/CACC 2x per week.
You’re a catch wrestler too? That’s sweet! I like picking up things here and there from catch wrestling
JBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I am retired. I currently fill my time with instructing firearms classes, and teaching BJJ/CACC 2x per week.
Kevin, what firearms classes are you teaching? Are you an NRA instructor?
BMBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
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SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I'm a full time BJJ instructor, though that makes me sound less lazy than I am. I should spar waaaaay more. Though yeah, naturally that's a bit tricky at the moment. ;)
I did part time office work for a while as I built up my BJJ classes, took me about 4.5 years before I could go all in on BJJ.
I did part time office work for a while as I built up my BJJ classes, took me about 4.5 years before I could go all in on BJJ.
JGBlack beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I am a hobbyist who just enjoys competitive sports and BJJ just happens to be the perfect outlet for me!
For work I do two things. I am a tax compliance analyst for an oil company and on the side a self managed real estate investor.
For work I do two things. I am a tax compliance analyst for an oil company and on the side a self managed real estate investor.
LWBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I am a full time maths teacher (secondary school / high school) here in London, UK. COVID aside, I train jiujitsu 3 times a week and judo (when I can) on Saturdays. I also teach jiujitsu (class) once a week and 1-2-1 sessions 1-2ce a week. For years I ran a site called "The Part Time Grappler" where I interviewed people like Chris Moriarty and Hillary Williams about how they managed to balance work, training and school. (I even interviewed Graugart back in 2013 haha)
http://parttimegrappler.b[...].html#more
http://parttimegrappler.b[...].html#more
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I work as a manager/estimator/purchaser at a concrete forming company.
We form and pour foundation footings and walls for homes.
Been working here since I got out of the military 21 years ago this April.
Started as a labourer.
We form and pour foundation footings and walls for homes.
Been working here since I got out of the military 21 years ago this April.
Started as a labourer.
JBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I am retired. I currently fill my time with instructing firearms classes, and teaching BJJ/CACC 2x per week.
Kevin, what firearms classes are you teaching? Are you an NRA instructor?
JABlack beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
That's spectacular! Where in NC?
Agreed. If you are by Carrowinds we will have to camp at your campground next time we visit the park!
JABlack beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I am an IT professional specializing in Virtualization & Security. I also teach/run kid's classes at our BJJ school and the Adult's fundamentals classes.
OHBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I'am an employee for local authorities.
teaching bjj/grappling as a hobby in a in my small town for a youth center (but i managed to open the classes for everybody) and helping local MMA fighter and policemen to work their grappling skills.
I'am an employee for local authorities.
teaching bjj/grappling as a hobby in a in my small town for a youth center (but i managed to open the classes for everybody) and helping local MMA fighter and policemen to work their grappling skills.
VBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I'm a VOIP engineer, working for a major carrier in the Tier 2 NOC.
I train jiu-jitsu everyday but Sunday
I train jiu-jitsu everyday but Sunday
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SFBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I'm a software developer making online tools for a university. Before lockdown I was setting up an official BJJ club at said university.
IBBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
I am a teacher. I left sales management about 5 years ago to start teaching developmental special education at the elementary level. I teach severe autistic kids and it is amazing!
I train 4 times a week at my gym where I help coach as well. I also love the gypsy jitsu lifestyle and over the years of hosting Big Jitsu events (over 200 lb rollers only) I have made a lot of friends at many gyms so I try to go to at least 2 a month elsewhere during the school year. But during summer break, spring break, thanksgiving and Christmas I will hit 5 or 6 other gyms along with my 4 classes a week at mine. Life is too short to not jitsu.
I train 4 times a week at my gym where I help coach as well. I also love the gypsy jitsu lifestyle and over the years of hosting Big Jitsu events (over 200 lb rollers only) I have made a lot of friends at many gyms so I try to go to at least 2 a month elsewhere during the school year. But during summer break, spring break, thanksgiving and Christmas I will hit 5 or 6 other gyms along with my 4 classes a week at mine. Life is too short to not jitsu.
BMBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
Agreed. If you are by Carrowinds we will have to camp at your campground next time we visit the park!
Awesome! If you give me a heads-up, we'd be happy to give y'all the beltchecker discount lol. Just fyi we're putting on a bjj camp here in September (Labor Day) in case you don't make it out this summer.
MGPurple beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I’m in a mid-life crises and quit my job to do an internship that probably won’t lead to a job in that field. Also, post grad student.
