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”
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#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…”
#115 Own It
At a young age, it’s normal to have little responsibility or desire for it. Having your mom make you meals or your dad go to work and pay the bills can be nice. As children our responsibility is often centered around good grades as well as some chores. The problem with having no responsibility asContinueContinue reading “#115 Own It”
#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”
Positive Vibe Tribe #109
There’s no question that hard times create strong men. But you don’t have to go to war to have a hard time when war is wherever you are. To understand this better, let’s look at the samurai who were warriors of their day and placed a high value on honor. Samurai means servant, but theyContinueContinue reading “Positive Vibe Tribe #109”
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”
The Lifelong Professional 