Jan 31, 2024
What are we fighting against that's fighting right back? What are we trying to silence that only gets louder with the effort?
Jiu Jitsu teaches us to work with whatever life, or our opponents, throw at us. But the practical application does little to change the thoughts and feelings that arise during the struggle.
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Jan 17, 2024
At one point in our lives, we all sang. And then we stopped. Why?
Did someone make you feel self-conscious? Criticize you? Humiliate you?
Singing is a basic and ancient form of expression. So is dance. BJJ is certainly dance-like. But where is our voice when we need it? And what might the discomfort of singing teach us?...
Jan 10, 2024
Can we study Jiu Jitsu? Or is it a way of life, or a way of being -- perhaps only experienced in its totality via full participation?
And is there any distinction between the martial path and the path of everyday life?
Some weird thoughts and reflections on all of these things in this week's BJJ Meditations.
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Jan 3, 2024
Something is amiss. For the first time in my life, I have no idea what a new year will bring. Perhaps you feel the same.
I know this: Meeting this year with poise requires newfound levels of presence. Good thing Jiu Jitsu can help.
Some weird thoughts and reflections on all of these things in this week's BJJ...