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BJJ Meditations

Dec 18, 2023

We are here because we have chosen the path of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We pursue it often with a singularity of focus.

With such a narrow field of view, what are we missing inside and outside of the game?

Some weird thoughts and reflections on all of these things in this week's BJJ Meditations.

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Dec 11, 2023

I'm 37. BJJ looks a lot different now than it did in my 20s. And staying in the game requires a bit more effort.

These are my BJJ longevity protocols. Some may work for you, others won't. Use them to form the basis of your own.

Some weird thoughts and reflections on all of these things in this week's BJJ...


Dec 5, 2023

I'm back from a work excursion to Central America. The trip included time on the mats, time in the water, and time in deep conversation.

The jungle and the ocean have a way of seeping under your skin and coloring your thoughts. And the sheer biodiversity of the jungle has a way of radiating your being with life...


Nov 21, 2023

It's been quiet around here lately. Some of that is seasonal. It's a good time of year for silence and reflection.

In other ways, it's a time for decisions and transitions. BJJ prepares us well for both.

Some weird thoughts and reflections on all of these things in this week's BJJ Meditations.

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Nov 9, 2023

Collin Wiemer is one of the most hard-working students of the art that I know. He's also a dear friend, coach, and source of no bullshit BJJ chud wisdom. 😉

Collin offered a profound insight at World Master -- one that's definitely worth sharing. How might we reframe the narratives we tell ourselves relative to...