Today I share with you my dark side, or as Jung would refer to it, the shadow. It is important to understand that we all possess this nature and that is what makes us capable of power. This is why, I believe, it is necessary to live by principles to avoid being run by yourContinueContinue reading “I Am a Breaker and So Are You. #283”
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Get over yourself… #276
The awesome part about being a white belt is the sole expectation of trying hard to get better. Me with Olympian Judoka Jimmy Pedro trying to become more dangerous on the feet. When I started Jiu Jitsu as a teen, I had the privilege of seeing my brother Steve experience success in the cage asContinueContinue reading “Get over yourself… #276”
If I had a million dollars… #275
If you won the lottery today how much in your life would change? Would you buy a new house, mistreat people or become dangerously overweight? Would you control your money or would it control you? My good friend and mentor has always said to me “money has it’s cachet”, and this is true when itContinueContinue reading “If I had a million dollars… #275”
We Are All Artists #273
A student, a teacher, an artist, a warrior, a family man, a killer, a peacemaker, a destroyer, a creator all woven from the same fabric. This is a martial artist. Life is a canvas and we are designed to create as much as we are to consume and destroy. Only a human being can giveContinueContinue reading “We Are All Artists #273”
Acceptance #271
In Jiu Jitsu, one of the most challenging aspects that we face is learning to accept force or energy from your adversary. This valuable tenet stems from the understanding that in order to manipulate your opponent’s energy, you must first absorb it rather than meeting it head on with your own strength and energy. ThisContinueContinue reading “Acceptance #271”
#270 What is legacy?
My brother Steve (right) and I (left) after winning the 2022 IBJJF National Championships in July – An incredible moment to share. It was in 2016 when I started to hear the term “legacy” used in great frequency around me, just shortly after I had began training under Sensei Saulo and Xande Ribeiro at theContinueContinue reading “#270 What is legacy?”
Transform #266
Ludwig Von Wittgenstein “Just improve yourself; that is the only thing you can do to better the world.” The only constant in our lives is change, for better or worse. Every day we are faced with the choice to evolve or accept the fate of stagnation. While seemingly straightforward in nature, especially prior to theContinueContinue reading “Transform #266”
The Mind of a Martial Artist #262
Recently I was on a security team for a well known organization, during which, I was positioned by another guard who asked me if I could explain the effectiveness of Jiu Jitsu in a street application with one or potentially more attackers. Since his question carried a deal of respect and humility I obliged. IContinueContinue reading “The Mind of a Martial Artist #262”
Modern Day “Bushi” #261
In my last post I referenced the term Bushido which, has since occurred to me, deserves greater explanation. For those unfamiliar, the word “Bushi” represents samurai or one who was a member of a family community and who’s profession was a warrior. The word “dō” signifies “a way of life” hence the translation “the wayContinueContinue reading “Modern Day “Bushi” #261”
Imperfect Goals #260
Have you ever had your mind set on a goal? Shedding a few extra pounds? Perhaps a “personal best” for the gym goers? Or maybe something less measurable like better relationships? Given that we are only a week and a half into 2022, it’s not a stretch of the imagination that many of us haveContinueContinue reading “Imperfect Goals #260”
The Lifelong Professional 