There comes a point where one realizes that life is about colorful experiences. Many of these experiences are not found in the comfort zone but rather they require sacrifice. Sometimes you have to trade sleep to find a beautiful sunrise, or get over your fear of starting up a conversation with an attractive woman, evenContinue reading “#233 Experience”
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#232 Heroes
We are surrounded by heroes every day. From the likes of Connor McGregor or Amanda Ribas who struggle and fail valiantly before millions to your mom or dad who displayed such qualities you could only wish for. Without heroes, the day would never come where it was our turn to spread hope as some othersContinue reading “#232 Heroes”
#231 Training follows you
If Covid 19 has taught us gym goers anything it is that we are far less capable than we think. At the same time, it has taught some of us how much more capable we are. Those of us who experienced the luxury of public gyms were suddenly thrown into chaos due to shut downs.Continue reading “#231 Training follows you”
#230 Embracing the struggles of BJJ
Regardless of who you are when you begin your Jiu Jitsu journey, one thing is certain. The person who emerges after years of hard training, dedication, blood sweat and tears is undoubtedly your better self, so long as you maintain the mindset of daily improvement. If your goal is to be a gym-hero, smashing everyContinue reading “#230 Embracing the struggles of BJJ”
#229 Do it now
How many times has a great idea come upon you only to be lost until it resurfaces years later? Resist the need to ignore your inspirations and procrastinate, no matter how big your idea, you must start. Starting can mean many things but usually the most important is to avoid your idea becoming a fleetingContinue reading “#229 Do it now”
#228 Single focus
Have you ever been in the middle of something and gotten side tracked? Of course, because it is a completely natural thing for humans with the exception of the Uber disciplined who have found a way to channel all their energy into one specific task until it is done. While many claim the ability toContinue reading “#228 Single focus”
#227 Your soul on display
Many people believe that BJJ or Jiu Jitsu tournaments are merely about achieving medals and recognition in the sport. While that is true, who doesn’t want to be respected for their efforts, there is something to be said for the reality of fighting and its effects on the human mind. Fewer things will drive aContinue reading “#227 Your soul on display”
#226 Don’t have an ego in the gym, the weights will win..
Practice, practice practice. This is true for CrossFitters, Bodybuilders, Powerlifters and Weightlifters alike. So why is this message lost on the general public? Why does training have to be a contest between who can lift the most weight or who can perform the most ridiculous exercise? Because if you walk into your average box gymContinue reading “#226 Don’t have an ego in the gym, the weights will win..”
#225 BJJ Building Blocks
A couple years ago I was in Texas, Fort Worth learning from a friend who, over the last 20 years as a black belt, had developed a teaching methodology that I was interested in learning. He called this method “The Block” method. What is was, was a way of chaining together a “Start to Finish”Continue reading “#225 BJJ Building Blocks”
#224 State the problem
While studying Jiu Jitsu and watching Gordon Ryan’s Attacking the Guard series on BJJ Fanatics one of the things that impressed me was Gordon’s ability to clearly state the problems in each position. While many positions in Jiu Jitsu come with their own complexities I am in agreement with John Danaher that each position containsContinue reading “#224 State the problem”
