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Tag: Marshal D. Carper
Are you “on tilt” when you compete?
"On tilt" is the idea is that if you make a mistake or hit a stroke of bad luck, it can disrupt you mentally.
Promotions and Broken Gym Math
For as joyous of an occasion a promotion should be, many of us can walk away from one with mixed emotions.
Survival Guide: Rolling with the Brand New Student
What's the best approach to rolling with new students? Marshal shares his experience.
Reload at last checkpoint
What is the key to learning from your jiu-jitsu mistakes? Think like a video game and learn to reload your last save in the most productive way possible.
The Danger of Gurus
How much should you trust the advice of your instructor? In his new article, Marshal writes about the temptation to guru-fy jiu-jitsu coaches and how to stay grounded.
Embracing the Crazy Jiu-Jitsu Professor Lifestyle
In his newest blog, Marshal talks about how every long-time jiu-jiteiro is doomed to face crazy professor syndrome.
Evicting Ring Girls (and Other Cage-Side Thoughts)
Sometimes you have to kick a ring girl out of her seat, and other insights from working the corner in MMA fights.
Why Lower Belts Make Great Instructors
Did you just show up to class to discover a blue or purple belt covering? Never fear. Here’s why taking classes with blues and purples is good for you and for the team.
Me vs. White Belt Me
In his latest article, Marshal reflects on how his perspective on jiu-jitsu has changed in the 10+ years since he first stepped on to the mat.