Month: January 2022
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Why I Do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Have you ever heard of benign masochism and contrast theory? Benign BJJ Masochism I’m still hooked on a fantasy book, but I’m easing my way back into a non-fiction book. Instead of trying to read several non-related non-fiction works, I will try and read one at a time and allow myself to digest one topic…
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Getting Discouraged in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
I got choked hard by my partner right in front of the instructor, apparently the instructor was telling me “don’t give him the choke, you’re giving him the choke!” I couldn’t hear. My ears were plugged, face was smushed, and I could barely breathe. I panicked. I should have tapped sooner, but my ego almost…
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30 Random Thoughts on Quitting Booze and Weed
If we accomplish things that are hard, we should give ourselves credit. And share it with others. Since quitting booze (for two years) and pot (four months), I often think about the positive effects its had on my life. Here are 30 of those thoughts… It’s been over four months since I quit pot, after…
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25 More Random Thoughts on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Where I live, as of writing this, the fitness gyms are closed and the BJJ gyms are closed. But I can’t stop thinking about jiu jitsu. Here are 25 + more random thoughts on Brazilian jiu jitsu. (read here for the first 25) 1. I put my gi pants on an hour before jiu jitsu…
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