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This weekly conversation between Blake Kasemeier and Uday Malhotra unpacks the learning, struggles and triumphs of two dads who also happen to be high-level jiu jitsu practitioners. Topics covered range from raising toddlers with emotional intelligence to balancing jiu jitsu with real-world responsibilities to our weekly snack haul from Trader Joes.
Get ready for an insightful episode on "Grappling with Fatherhood," where the worlds of fatherhood and jiu-jitsu collide. Hosts Uday Malhotra and Blake Kasemeier engage in a candid conversation exploring the profound lessons learned when dealing with change on and off the mats. Join the duo as they share personal stories, unveiling the parallels between adapting to change in the gentle art of jiu-jitsu and navigating the unpredictable journey of parenthood. From unexpected techniques on the mats to the ever-evolving challenges of raising children, this episode dives deep into the strategies and mindset shifts necessary to thrive amidst change. Whether you're a parent grappling with the constant changes of family life or a jiu-jitsu practitioner adapting to the dynamics of the mats, this episode provides practical tips and relatable anecdotes. Subscribe now to "Grappling with Fatherhood" for a regular dose of wisdom, humor, and shared experiences on the journey of fatherhood, where d
Hey gang! We are in the processes of editing a backlog of episodes we have recorded, but in the meantime we wanted to publish this special announcement. Spoiler alert, this episode goes heavy on the jiu jitsu and light on the fatherhood, but it's for good reason, we promise! Thank you all for rocking with us last year - much more to come. Get Uday's BJJ Fanatics "Elite No Gi Fundamentals" here: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotra Questions, comments, concerns: grapplingwithfatherhoodpod@gmail.com
In this episode we unpack how our expectations of being parents and jiu jitsu players compared to our actual experiences. We also talk about how these expectations can cause unwarranted stress and anxiety, and ultimately how we can focus a little more on our experiences than our imagination. Questions, comments, concerns? Reach out at grapplingwithfatherhoodpod@gmail.com
In this episode we unpack the idea of the “white belt mentality” and how we can apply it to fatherhood. The feeling of eagerness and seeing everything as an opportunity to grow and get better. The absence of ego and presence of excitement - everything that we felt when we first started out on our journey. Questions, comments, or concerns? Please drop us a line at grapplingwithfatherhood@gmail.com
It’s belt promotion season. What does that mean to you, and how can the concept of belt promotions in Jiu Jitsu apply to parenthood? In this episode we get into it, plus Blake turns 40 and Uday travels to Vegas to teach a seminar. We also answer some questions about how jiu jitsu practitioners navigate their own feelings and expectations around getting (or not getting) their next belt. Questions, comments, concerns? Reach out to us at grapplingwithfatherhoodpod@gmail.com Hope you enjoy!
In this episode we dig into community - it takes a village to raise a child and you cannot do jiu jitsu without a partner. Topics covered include: struggling with the mental and emotional challenges with job hunting, the importance of community as we get older and how to cultivate it, and a little bit of Masters World Championships. As always thank you for listening. Questions, comments, concerns? Drop us a line: grapplingwithfatherhoodpod@gmail.com Protect your neck!
In this episode we Uday and Blake get into competition mindset. What it means to be a competitor vs a participant - in jiu jitsu, fatherhood and life. Blake talks about training on vacation and Uday explains what it takes to get a team ready to take on a tournament. If you have any questions feel free to reach out: grapplingwithfatherhoodpod@gmail.com
This is a long one, we're sorry and you're welcome. This week we get into some of the challenges going on in our personal lives as well as some challenges in raising kids and pushing ourselves on the mats. We also cover (at length) how we both found Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and how it came to be such an important part of our lives. If you have any questions feel free to reach out: grapplingwithfatherhoodpod@gmail.com
This week Uday and Blake talk about balancing (and sometimes failing at balancing) the many roles we inhabit: dads, husbands, providers, competitors and coaches. If you have any questions you'd like us to address please reach out to grapplingwithfatherpod@gmail.com Show Notes: TWIF (2:00): Uday talks Disneyland and traveling with the kids, Blake talks about the cognitive leaps in his toddler after 6 months. QOTW (21:23): How do you deal with the feeling of not being ready? TWIT (33:35): Uday talks about managing burnout, Blake talks about ramping up for a comp
This week in grappling and in fatherhood is all about checking our egos. From getting tapped by lower belts to realizing we don’t have this gentle parenting thing totally figured out, this week was full of lessons in humility. If you have questions you'd like us to address please reach out to: grapplingwithfatherhoodpod@gmail.com
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