What do the names Jiu Jitsu and Judo mean? Both words actually begin with the same word Ju which pertains to a soft and yielding way of manipulating the opponent’s force. What you may find of interest is the following words. Jitsu refers to a skill or technique while Do represents the path or wayContinueContinue reading “Which came first Judo or Jiu Jitsu? #102”
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It’s not about the size of the dog in the fight #101
To many of us who practice Jiu Jitsu, we were drawn to it by the “gateway” known as the UFC. One fighter I could never turn away from was Chuck Lidell. Chuck was a long rangy wrestler with a heavy sprawl, one punch knockout power and a bit of a gut. He also fought withContinueContinue reading “It’s not about the size of the dog in the fight #101”
We have arrived! #100
It’s hard to believe that 114 posts ago I was afraid of clicking “Publish” on my very first blog. I can vividly remember what seemed like a monumental decision to go live with the post. Funny how we are when it comes to our initial leap of faith. Most of us can empathize with howContinueContinue reading “We have arrived! #100”
Daily blog #99
The Chili Pepper of Martial Arts What is life without spice? For many of us it is dull. Oftentimes our most memorable moments are accompanied with some fire. Whether it was winning a marathon or simply finishing one it’s hardly that of tranquility and bliss. Quite the opposite in fact, which is the similarity itContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #99”
Daily blog #98
Me (Left), Xande (Middle), my brother Steve (Right) after winning our fights at Fight 2 Win in Austin Jiu Jitsu GOAT- Today I was inspired watching my Sensei Xande Ribeiro on his new show on FloGrappling. He left no stone unturned discussing everything from nutrition to sleep, mindset, his training regiment, along with his newContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #98”
Daily blog #97
Covid check Live life, because somebody else has it way worse. Do something nice, because someone right now feels like shit. Be giving, because someone else has nothing. Be fearless, because somebody else is terrified. Laugh, because someone is crying. Hug your family, because some don’t have one. Be happy, because someone else is strugglingContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #97”
Daily blog #96
One hand washes the other Today was both one of the happiest and saddest days of my life. One of those days in which the sheer memory gives you goosebumps… As a Jiu Jitsu instructor it is common to receive praise from students or their parents for your efforts which has always, for lack ofContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #96”
Daily blog #95
Tough life makes tougher men – Me standing by what pick up trucks in the 1800s likely were. After spending some time in the beautiful Wyoming this August, it made me consider how hard life had been for the settlers and inhabitants prior to heating, electricity, running water and many of the comforts of today.ContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #95”
Daily blog #94
The celebrity’s Martial Art – Is BJJ quickly becoming the combat art of the stars? You decide! Here are a few well known practitioners of the gentle art who receive a variety of benefits! Guy Ritchie talks about Jiu Jitsu and training and spars with the legendary Roger Gracie. Jonah hill gets trolled by ChanningContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #94”
Daily blog #93
Lessons from a rock- In Martial Arts, you must learn when to be “water” and when to be “rock” here I am with my Sensei in Yellowstone National Park! There are endless lessons to be taken from nature. Yesterday I spent my day exploring Yellowstone and Teton National Park. Here’s what I learned from theContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #93”
The Lifelong Professional 