The key to success in pole vaulting is the same as in BJJ: give it your best try, then get up and try again. In his latest blog post, Nelson shares a story from his days in track and field that stuck with him all the...
Posted on May 25, 2018
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So... I have had an interesting two weeks.
Posted on May 17, 2018
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In his latest blog post, Nelson reflects on the pros and cons of being a full-time competitor and how it shaped the growth of Inverted Gear and his life in general. Give it a read today.
Posted on April 27, 2018
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Nelson reflects on his fourth year as a BJJ black belt in his latest blog post. Read it now to see how a black belt keeps developing their game.
Posted on April 20, 2018
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Hillary and I are expecting our first child. Right after being asked if we are having a boy or girl, (it’s a boy), we get asked when he is going to start training. I have been thinking about this a lot. I have been ar...
Posted on April 13, 2018
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I often hear high level practitioners recommend against conditioning outside of BJJ, that the only thing you should be doing to improve your cardio for jiu-jitsu is more jiu-jitsu. While there is some truth to this if...
Posted on April 06, 2018
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When I was young, my family—my father, mother, sister, and me—immigrated from Chile to the United States. My family wanted better education opportunities for my sister and I, and they felt that moving to the U.S. woul...
Posted on March 29, 2018
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Once upon a time, Nelson coasted halfway down the biggest hill in the neighborhood before remembering that his bike had no brakes.
Posted on March 23, 2018
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In his latest blog post, Nelson talks about meeting and working with one of his longtime BJJ and business mentors: Kevin Sheridan.
Posted on March 15, 2018
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Check out Nelson's mobility routine for healthy hips, knees, ankles, and maybe going Super Saiyan.
Posted on March 02, 2018
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As we move into our 6th year in business, read what's in store for the future of Inverted Gear in Nelson's latest blog post!
Posted on February 23, 2018
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In our latest blog post, Nelson shares how his experiences at a Mexican BJJ camp lead to the new Fuerza Mexico rashguard. Read his story today and help send aid to Mexico's earthquake survivors.
Posted on February 09, 2018
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