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Chat GBT Episode 31 | Round Table part 1🎙️

Chat GBT Episode 31 | Round Table part 1🎙️

From Gracie Barra Tooting

October 15, 2026

Welcome to Part 1 of our special Blue Belt Roundtable! In Episode 31 of the Chat GBT Podcast, we gather a powerhouse panel of Gracie Barra Tooting students and coaches—featuring 1 Black Belt, 1 Brown Belt, and 6 Blue Belts—to dive deep into the real Jiu-Jitsu journey.

The blue belt is often called the hardest belt in BJJ. In this episode, we pose the tough questions directly to our blue belts: What does holding the rank actually mean? What are the highs, the lows, and the mental battles? And what keeps them driving forward toward their goals?

In this episode, we cover:

The true weight and meaning of wearing the Blue Belt at GB Tooting

Honest reflections on the highs, lows, and mental tests of the rank

Coach perspectives: What Black and Brown belts expect from Blue Belts

Setting new goals and finding fresh motivation beyond the white belt stage

💬 Drop a comment below: What was the biggest mindset shift you experienced when you earned your blue belt?

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They say the Blue Belt is where the real Jiu-Jitsu journey begins... 🥋🔵

In Episode 30 (Part 1) of the Chat GBT Podcast, we host a huge roundtable at @gbtooting featuring 1 Black Belt, 1 Brown Belt, and 6 Blue Belts! 🎙️

We put our blue belts in the hot seat to discuss what the rank really means, the daily highs and lows, dealing with expectations, and what drives their goals moving forward.

🎙️ Episode 30 (Part 1) is LIVE NOW!

Drop a 🔵 in the comments if you’re currently riding the Blue Belt wave!

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