Lessons Learnt From Being On The Bottom
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.
Less Than Technical White Belt Advice
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.
Exiting the Downward Spiral
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...
Growing Your Gym’s Community Outside of Class
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.
Tripped Up By Training Takedowns
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.
The Excitement of Training With New Partners
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...
Why I Feel Like A Whitebelt Again, And That’s A Good Thing
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...