I’ve had to go on a bit of a mental journey. I’ve had to learn how to compete in a room where I can’t. I had to find my confidence again all while remaining a good, calm, reliable training partner.
Posted on June 14, 2021
Nick C
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A really motivated, young guy named Andrew asked me what I wish I knew before I started training. I thought for a second and told him a few things, but I continued to think about the question in the car home and later.
Posted on May 13, 2021
Nick C
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Jiu-jitsu is a game of ups and downs, both literally and figuratively. Getting yourself out of a down period is all about mindset and details. You can’t avoid them but having a game plan to tackle them can help get yo...
Posted on December 30, 2020
Nick C
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By building your gym’s culture and group’s camaraderie, you will see your training partners in a new light. Also you will be opening doors for someone who might be more reticent than you. It’s a win-win.
Posted on November 18, 2020
Nick C
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As I progress through my jiu-jitsu journey, the only thing I learn is how little I know. This is a sentiment I’ve noticed nearly everyone grows to adopt. Jiu-jitsu is one of the world’s great, humbling endeavors.
Posted on August 26, 2020
Nick C
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It’s completely obvious and understandable why some people would forgo training currently. I honestly expected a few less partners than previous times. However, something which I didn’t expect was an influx of new fac...
Posted on July 16, 2020
Nick C
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As many of us hopefully get ready to return to training with some of the restrictions of COVID-19 loosening, I am getting anxious. These mixed emotions remind me of how I felt when I began my jiu-jitsu journey. Whethe...
Posted on May 21, 2020
Nick C
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