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#186 Getting beat up versus making progress in BJJ
In BJJ there is an idea, met with wide agreement, that if you have tough training partners to beat you up, you…
#182 Stop wasting your time doing “cardio” for Jiu Jitsu
Let’s face it, we’ve all encountered a student who takes up running or biking to improve their “cardio” for Jiu Jitsu. Clearly…
#181 Is strength necessary for Jiu Jitsu?
Due to the technical nature of Jiu Jitsu and it’s proven effectiveness against a stronger opponent, there is an idea often circulated…
#179 Jiu Jitsu is not for “big men” but big hearts and brains…
How I love this art which never ceases to rip the ego from the heart of small men hiding behind a large…
#177 Martial Artists
We are those who dare to see things differently. Martial Arts is the perfect balance of beauty and grace alongside pragmatism and…
#174 You never know
It’s 6:25AM in the Atlanta airport as I stand in a never ending line to go through the TSA checkpoint before boarding…
#172 The Anniversary
One year ago today marked one of the most significant milestones of my life as an athlete, a teacher and as a…
#171 Commitment
One of the most valuable skills that we can all learn and apply daily is commitment. There’s not a person you can…
#164 Its not about fighting
Many of us, like myself, are drawn to the nature of fighting and being capable in a physical altercation. For as far…
#162 In Jeong we trust
Years ago I watched a short video on BJJ and training lifestyle in South Korea. What stuck with me the most out…