Category Archives: jiu jitsu

#196 Mushin – The most important weapon of the samurai.

Many of us have heard of the word Samurai, which brings to mind fearless warriors wielding impressive swords with which they used to cut down their enemy. What many do not know is that the word Samurai means “to serve and attend” or “those who serve”. Few also know that Jiu Jitsu itself originated fromContinueContinue reading “#196 Mushin – The most important weapon of the samurai.”

#194 Richer than a millionaire

On my way to the airport, I started listening to Delivering Happiness by the late Tony Hsieh (Zappos founder) on audible. I was inspired hearing about how he came to a realization after receiving 40 million dollar in Microsoft’s acquisition of his company at the time Link Exchange. You could say it was more thanContinueContinue reading “#194 Richer than a millionaire”

#193 Beginner struggles as a BJJ black belt

Many students at the beginner level in BJJ will encounter some of the most physical and mental difficultly than ever before in their lives. It’s not an easy thing to show up to an academy daily and get tapped out and physically dominated by a larger human. It actually can prove quite frustrating and explainsContinueContinue reading “#193 Beginner struggles as a BJJ black belt”

#192 The Jiu Jitsu move nobody knows…

Ever since I can remember, in my past-decade of experience doing Jiu Jitsu, I have always met those who scoured the Jiu Jitsu ether searching for “secret moves” than their opponent didn’t know. I must admit, as a white and blue belt, I too fell victim to this thinking. The thinking that the more tricksContinueContinue reading “#192 The Jiu Jitsu move nobody knows…”

#191 The Jiu Jitsu Way – 5 principles for daily living

Jiu Jitsu – The art of using yielding movements and leverage to ultimately subdue your opponent with joint locks and strangulation. Strikes can also be involved depending on whether it is a match, a bar fight, multiple opponents etc. You might be thinking “That sounds pretty violent for something called the gentle art, this seemsContinueContinue reading “#191 The Jiu Jitsu Way – 5 principles for daily living”

#190 Your Bjj school is full of egotists…

As students, we all develop a natural fondness for our senseis. It is expected. However, not all teachers’ intentions are in the interest of the school and the students. Unfortunately this can discourage many students from sticking to a journey that is actually right for them, if they only had a different academy with instructorsContinueContinue reading “#190 Your Bjj school is full of egotists…”

#189 Are you efficient or effective?

Early on in my career as a strength and conditioning coach, there was something I became quickly aware of despite my lack of knowledge or education in the field. It was something I came across perhaps flipping through Zatsiorsky’s work and soon after by my own two eyes. It was the contrast between those typesContinueContinue reading “#189 Are you efficient or effective?”

#188 Pressure makes BJJ diamonds

Martial Artists understand that there cannot be growth without struggle. This is an inescapable feature of being human. Harsh conditions make a man hard in the mind and body, too much comfort makes him soft and weak. Luckily for all, there is a safe and friendly environment that invites all to develop themselves in thisContinueContinue reading “#188 Pressure makes BJJ diamonds”

#187 I want my kid to learn BJJ but I’m afraid of them…

Many parents are well intentioned when it comes to their kids. Sometimes however, their desire to please them can work against their favor. Lets imagine two sets of parents who both carry a considerable amount of care for their child yet go about it in entirely different ways. One parent, loves their child so muchContinueContinue reading “#187 I want my kid to learn BJJ but I’m afraid of them…”