A timely look at how I finally started believing I was cut out for bjj recorded just before class tonight. After class I was awarded 2 stripes, my first advancement in jiu jitsu. This is the end of season 1, since I’m no longer a zero stripe white belt at the Abmar Barbosa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy!

Thoughts on lockdown, covid, and other things clouding my mind from right mindedness

After a lot of digging and reflection I’ve uncovered a problem and maybe a solution. This may be the most important thing I learn in jiu jitsu.

Ever wondered why you were so strong and fast last week but this week you’re slow and sleepy? Welcome to relativity! Or as powerlifters call if, the Rate of Perceived Exertion. How does this relate to bjj? Listen and learn

Maybe the real fight is learning how to record without microphone distortion! This is probably the last time I’ll record while driving. It’s just too fuzzy. Thanks for listening all the same!

New format, who dis?

Very proud to announce my participation in Tap Cancer Out Global Grappling Day 2020! I got so excited to talk about it that I topped the volume meter into my new mic for a few minutes. Forgive the audio quality, it doesn’t last the whole episode!

Sometimes I walk away from the mat feeling like nothing more than a difficult arm bar. Other days I feel spry and lively! Today I felt like a particularly jiggly pudding.

Today was a hard day and that sad, worn lethargy followed me to the mat. But somehow it all turned out ok. Final episode recorded using air pods

Tonight I gave all my energy to giving it my best and now I’m fully exhausted! But what a superb week to pivot off of last week’s garbage. Happy training!