Month: February 2023
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How to Sign Up for a Free Trial Jiu Jitsu Class and What to Expect on Your First Day at a BJJ Gym
After reading my last blog post, I have successfully convinced you, with my incredible hypnotic powers of persuasion, to join a free trial jiu jitsu class. Now you want to see what all the fuss is about. You want to know why everyone is having so much fun without you. Don’t worry, I got you.…
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I will convince you to go to a free trial jiu jitsu class
Imagine yourself, walking around with confidence, your chest sticking out, your shoulders back, your head high, your stride strong. As you walk by other people, they notice the smirk on your face, a tiny grin that suggests you know something they don’t, an inside joke or a secret that they wish they knew. The people…
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Appearance on The Heuristic Podcast
At the beginning of January 2023, on a cozy winter Sunday morning, I was interviewed on a podcast about my past substance abuse, life, and jiu jitsu. It was more a conversation then it was an interview. Mike made the conversation flow easily and I could have chatted for another hour. Sometimes you can underestimate…
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8 Match BJJ Competition Extravaganza AND Why Getting Your Ass Kicked is a Great Way to Test Yourself
Ever since I competed in that eight match extravaganza (it was actually seven, but I’ll get into that later), I’ve been wanting to write about it but for some reason, I haven’t had the urge to write it. Wanting to write about it and not being able to find the words, sucks. Since re-purposing this…
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