Judo for Jiu-Jitsu, Sensei Cole Stanley

About this episode

Cole Stanley shares his journey in martial arts and discusses the importance of community support and teaching philosophy.

"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing" In this episode, Cole Stanley shares his journey in martial arts, starting from his early days in judo to becoming a dojo owner and instructor. He discusses the evolution of martial arts in small towns, the challenges of starting a martial arts school, and the importance of community support. Cole emphasizes the significance of teaching philosophy focused on understanding and growth, as well as the role of passion in his teaching. He reflects o...

People in this episode

Host: Tony Jones

Guest: Cole Stanley

Topics covered

• martial arts
• judo
• jiu-jitsu
• teaching philosophy
• community support

Keywords

• judo
• jiu-jitsu
• martial arts school
• teaching philosophy
• community support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: dojo, martial arts

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