This is a translation from the autobiography of Kazushi Sakuraba titled, “Boku” (Me). The book was published in May, 2000 published by Toho Pub. Co. The translation is a dedicated to my friend, Paul Moran[…]
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Tag: jiujitsu
Japanese Physical Culture: Se oi nage with Fujii Shozo
4x World Champion, Fujii Shozo never got the chance to compete in the Olympics. His first opportunity was in 1972 but he was unable to compete due to a knee injury. In ’76 he dislocated[…]
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Peak performance: Fatigue masks fitness
I recently came in touch with this adage, fatigue masks fitness. It’s a very simple yet important idea to remember when you get into the depths of performance training. In training, there is a need[…]
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Charles Poliquin: Functional strength training for grapplers
I recently rediscovered Charles Poliquin and I can’t find enough videos and articles by him. My initial introduction to him was on the Tim Ferris Podcast titled, “Strength training, decreasing body fat, and increasing testosterone[…]
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BJJ Brick Podcast talking about coaching & competition
I had the opportunity to chat with Byron on the BJJ Brick Podcast. This was a fun interview with very insightful questions on my experiences in jiujitsu. The host, Byron, has a very passionate investment[…]
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F2W 97 Tex Johnson v Eliot Kelly
I lost via split decision in the 10 minute title match on the F2W 97 Sacramento card this Friday. The event was another great show by the fight to win promotions. They bring the party[…]
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Mother India: Hanuman day
When we were in India there were so many things to do and see, I felt like I was bombarded with the new and unfamiliar. However, when thinking back to the focus of our trip,[…]
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The mind plays games; but tricks are for kids
The mind, our thoughts, and how we express ourselves can lead to our mind playing tricks on us. Experience has helped me anticipate the mind game that gets played. The tricks that your mind can[…]
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You can do hard things
My wife Jenni is pretty incredible. I always tell her she needs to start a blog or something because she is so good with our son and daughter….. And me! She is pretty unassuming if[…]
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Mindfulness practice and meditation in jiujitsu
Mindfulness is an art and a skill. Something that takes practice and time to develop. To me it’s being fully present in the moment and aware of what you are doing. Embracing each moment at[…]
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