The BJJ Divide If you live in the year 2020, you’ve probably heard of Jiu Jitsu. It is one of the most successful systems of self defense out there that revolutionized our understanding of fighting in the UFC (cagefighting) about 30 years ago. Yet, for a method of combat that wields such a degree ofContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #25”
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Daily blog #13
Jiu Jitsu: Medicine for the soul Do you remember being a kid playing with your siblings? Or maybe you were an only child so it was with your parents? Perhaps you didn’t have parents but you sought connection, attention and love from someone close to you. Many will never experience the joy that comes fromContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #13”
Daily blog #10
Gentleness controls strength We are 10 days into my 100 days straight of daily blog posts and so far things are going well, meaning I have yet to encounter writers block. The last few posts I exercised my first amendment right by sharing my perspective on some of today’s trending topics unrelated to Jiu Jitsu.ContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #10”
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?”
Why Martial Arts is beating COVID-19
“Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.” -Bruce Lee It’s May 12th as I write this (over three months since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by WHO) and I find myself musing over the fact that out of all the major sporting events that were cancelled,ContinueContinue reading “Why Martial Arts is beating COVID-19”
The Lifelong Professional 