Your most important weapon Many are aware of the fact that the mind is your most powerful tool. In BJJ you learn that the position of your opponents head greatly determines what their body is able to do both offensively and defensively speaking. In the Kids Jiu Jitsu classes we teach them that the bodyContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #66”
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Daily blog #50
Humility One of the most beneficial aspects of Martial Arts is it’s endless ability to humble you. In a matter of minutes you can go from feeling like you are the best in the world to wondering if you belong. There’s also a carnal aspect to fighting in which a single mistake resulting in ultimateContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #50”
Daily blog #44
Fighting life Today punctuates an unbelievable weekend of fighting starting Friday with my brother and I in the Fight 2 Win BJJ event in Austin. Yesterday (Saturday) UFC 251 was held on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, an amazing card headlined by Jorge Masvidal against the defending champion Kamaru Usman. Third Coast Grappling also hadContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #44”
Daily blog #39
Writer’s block doesn’t exist How hard could forming some coherent thoughts and writing them out be? Well, if you are a perfectionist the task can be damn near impossible some days. It can also be one of the best things to help you put your ego aside and say your piece. If your expression stemsContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #39”
Cyberbullying is a myth
“There is nothing good or bad but thinking makes it so” – William Shakespeare Let me start by saying, if you get your feelings hurt easily stop reading and return to the safety of your bubble where all your ideas are correct. I’m going to keep it real because I feel so strongly on thisContinueContinue reading “Cyberbullying is a myth”
What is Porrada?
For starters, the pronunciation is nothing like it appears. It’s a Portuguese word pronounced “Poh-ha-da” NOT “po-rah-da”. Porrada is a Brazilian word that means brawl or fight hard. Although it is unclear to me exactly where the word originated it is a big part of Brazilian culture. It represents effort, fighting spirit and toughness. IfContinueContinue reading “What is Porrada?”
Physical training… Essential or Nonessential? 2/4
“Freedom can not be bestowed – it must be achieved.” Albert Hubbard Freedom Think back to when you were a kid, and you had very little fear (To me that was sticking a fork in a socket at age 4 so maybe a little older than that). When you are young and fearless, your bodyContinueContinue reading “Physical training… Essential or Nonessential? 2/4”
The Lifelong Professional 