In our world today governed by political correctness and man-shaming there is a longing for the times where it was not only accepted but encouraged to be a tough man. That doesn’t mean that because you are a rough and dangerous person you can’t also be a sweet person with a big heart. I knowContinueContinue reading “#122 Don’t judge a book by it’s cover”
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#118 Show Yourself
What an inspiring day with the boys from Lovato’s School of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts along with Xande Ribeiro, Victor Hugo and the other Six Blades Jiu Jitsu representatives who attended the IBJJF Oklahoma City Open. The night prior, Lovato and Xande gave beautiful speeches to most of the 88 competitors on theContinueContinue reading “#118 Show Yourself”
#117 It’s not ok to be weak…
In Sam Sheridan’s book “A Fighter’s Heart” he witnesses the scene of a dog fighting ring in Brazil, Thailand and the Philippines – something that would be quite a shock to your average yuppie from the suburbs here in the United States. In western cultures, dog fighting is viewed as an inhumane act whereas countriesContinueContinue reading “#117 It’s not ok to be weak…”
#113 Rain rain, go away.
There’s something satisfying about rain. While it can seem like just another perturbance by Mother Nature, cancelling a trip to Disney Land, ruining an outdoor trip or photo shoot, it may be a way of reminding us to sit back and let things unfold. “The more we value things outside our control, the less controlContinueContinue reading “#113 Rain rain, go away.”
The return of IBJJF #111
Me (left) and the #1 in the world Victor Hugo (right) keeping it safe! We kicked off the weekend with the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation) Austin Open, the organization’s first tournament since Covid-19. Big bro Steve taking second place in the gi division (with uniform) Six Blades Jiu Jitsu also claimed it’s firstContinueContinue reading “The return of IBJJF #111”
Iron sharpens iron #110
One of the hardest things in life is to simplify. Whether it is communicating, teaching Jiu Jitsu or creating a fitness program we find ourselves facing the same challenge. Ironically as I mention health I am also sitting in the drive-thru at my local In n Out burger ready to inhale a 4×4 and shakeContinueContinue reading “Iron sharpens iron #110”
Inspiration everywhere #108
Me and the Munoz sisters, Kendal (left of me, Edison right of me, Andie (right) a week after ACL surgery. In life we have experiences that compel us strongly to take action. Sometimes, it happens with the arrival of an idea that can completely change your perspective and consequently the course of your life. AsContinueContinue reading “Inspiration everywhere #108”
We lost a good one #107
Good morning folks, today I had planned to share some updates with you in regards to my daily routine until it was overshadowed by the murder of one of Iran’s most accomplished wrestlers by the name of Navid Afkari (read here). It was incredibly disturbing to find that a 27 year old man was hungContinueContinue reading “We lost a good one #107”
Together we are stronger #105
Me (Left) and Steve (Right) in 2010 after a bronze at the LA Open. Today is my brother Steve’s birthday (the second oldest out of us four boys). In this digital age we don’t use photo albums so I went through my phone and dug up some photos dating back at least 10 years agoContinueContinue reading “Together we are stronger #105”
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”
The Lifelong Professional 