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 #65
A body in motion… Today I woke up to find that my parents both of whom are 67 years of age, had hiked to the top of Brian Head Peak in Utah, a whopping 11 thousand and some feet! Given their age, it’s a considerable accomplishment not to say that they are old by anyContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #65”
Daily blog #64
Passions are burdens Some days we wake up to find that the very thing we often enjoy, becomes a burden. Yes it could be discipline but maybe some days you don’t possess the energy to carry out your task. In my case this happens to be writing this very blog in the Austin airport. WhatContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #64”
Daily blog #61
Patience is a virtue Even for those of us who are more patient than others there come times when our patience is challenged. Covid19 is new territory for many of us who are now under more stressful circumstances financially, emotionally and physically which can also affect us negatively. It’s important to understand that impatience isContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #61”
Daily blog #60
Endure One of my favorite quotes from Marcus Aurelius is “If it is endureable, then endure it. Stop complaining.” Life is full of struggle, even for the wealthiest man, and no one can truly feel another’s pain. It is important to avoid assumptions in this regard but rather to exercise understanding. One thing we doContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #60”
Daily blog #56
What Jiu Jitsu is really about… Depending on where you go, you will hear many different ideas of what Jiu Jitsu is about. Some claim it is self defense, a vehicle to self improvement, a sport, or a tool for self discovery, none of which are wrong. But when you leave the bubble of yourContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #56”
Daily blog #55
Growth in a public gym We all enjoy the comfort of routine to some degree, some of us more than others. As humans, one of the things we are least fond of is uncertainty. Most of us are aware that life can take you out of your comfort zone which although uncomfortable can be aContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #55”
Daily blog #54
Are you sure? In Jiu Jitsu, there are very few things that can be said with absolute certainty. Meaning that there are rules in Martial Arts such as keeping your hands up in a fight as opposed to below your waist. This would make sense even to the untrained individual and it would in mostContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #54”
Daily blog #53
Actions over words in coaching As a Jiu Jitsu coach or any other for that matter, it’s fairly obvious that your role is to develop those you teach to be well trained practitioners. However, there is a line between relaying technical knowledge and communicating effectively. Oftentimes, a young teacher like myself can be blind toContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #53”
Daily blog #52
Hell of a life During tough times like these for many (post Covid19 ), one of the best qualities we can strive for is gratitude. We must fight to be grateful to have made it this far in life, grateful to have a chance to do something with it, grateful to possess gifts others doContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #52”
The Lifelong Professional 