The BJJ Divide If you live in the year 2020, you’ve probably heard of Jiu Jitsu. It is one of the most successful systems of self defense out there that revolutionized our understanding of fighting in the UFC (cagefighting) about 30 years ago. Yet, for a method of combat that wields such a degree ofContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #25”
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Daily blog #24
Gold is in the heart Over the course of the weekend some of the core members and I went shooting. We had a blast, no pun intended, getting outside for some sun seemed to be the perfect follow up to our morning Jiu Jitsu training. Later that day we watched my good friend Victor HugoContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #24”
Daily blog #23
For the 23rd blog post I felt inspired to talk about the greatest athlete of all time, number 23, Michael Jordan but with all that’s going on and the amount of interest our Jiu Jitsu academy is receiving, I refocused my sights. In an earlier post I talked about how Cyber Bullying is not aContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #23”
Daily blog #22
The most powerful tool Do you have a goal or ambition? Most of us do yet many of us still make this one mistake. Following a schedule. When I say “schedule” I want you to think about a simple math equation, 7×6 = 42. You know that if you subtract 1 from any of theContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #22”
Daily blog #20
Longevity in Jiu Jitsu Are you an avid BJJ practitioner? If you love Jiu Jitsu, you’ve searched endlessly for anything that will keep you in the game longer. The problem is that with all the misinformation out there, you are left with conflicting advice that paralyzes you. Say no more, these 5 guidelines below willContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #20”
Daily blog #19
The body follows the mind When quarantine many of you likely felt one of these two ways. Glad you used the time to take care of your health and get in great shape or guilty for becoming unhealthier. If you did let your health suffer, don’t feel bad. Our brain makes decisions to help usContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #19”
Daily blog #18
Give and it shall be given you Yesterday marks the first day of our reopening in La Quinta since the California shutdown in mid-March, three months ago. As you can imagine, it’s an unbelievable feeling to be back to having students and members going about business as usual in the gym. Jiu Jitsu has alwaysContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #18”
Daily blog #17
Inhale.. Exhale “Inhale through the mouth… and let go” are words often heard during a guided Wim Hof breathing session. If you haven’t heard of Wim Hof, you’re in for a surprise. Beyond the insane feats and world records is a meditative practice with numerous health benefits that is yours for the taking. If youContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #17”
From the heart
Every day I write a blog, never planned and never pre-meditated. The day starts at 3:30 AM and once there is a black coffee next to me I crack my laptop and start typing about the first thing that enters my mind. At that hour there isn’t much but I prefer to have a clearContinueContinue reading “From the heart”
Daily blog #17
What everyone in Jiu Jitsu is missing… Ok the title was dramatic.. I agree. But we all hit plateaus in Jiu Jitsu, especially in the beginning stages. It’s common to feel like you aren’t making the progress you should. There will even be times where you feel like you’re getting worse. Encouragement from your coachesContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #17”
The Lifelong Professional 