The other day, a student at jiujitsu said, “not sleeping is the new smoking.” Dan was somewhat joking but he was being genuine at the same time. Sleep is essential, and lack of sleep does[…]
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Mat Mind 089 Learning and teaching the art of jiujitsu with Van Do
On Monday and Tuesday we had a visitor from Auckland, New Zealand drop in for a class. Professor Van Do is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt who is one of the coaches at Auckland[…]
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The three R’s of progress and improvement
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an interesting blend of learning and training. Students can go online and login to a training website to study movements and techniques. Students can also watch jiujitsu on flograppling, youtube and[…]
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Efficient movement should feel effortless
I usually listen to some type of podcast in the morning to get through my drive to the dojo or to teach Japanese. All the stuff I listen to is great, but this morning podcast[…]
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Increasing Performance through Meditation & Extreme Temperatures
This year I’ve really gotten in touch with my thoughts through the practice of meditation. I’ve always been into visualization to access creative thinking, sports performance, and brain storming, but have never been into the[…]
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Comparative Analysis: Downhill Skiing, Judo Throw, Jiu-Jitsu Guard Retention
I have the opportunity to teach private lessons in jiu-jitsu and wrestling a few times a week. While working with a student who volunteers as a downhill ski instructor, we found some common ground between skiing,[…]
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IBJJF Pan NoGi Championships Reflection
A week after the ADCC, I found myself on the east coast getting tuned up for the IBJJF Pan NoGi Championships in NYC. A BIG THANK YOU to the Armor Kimono guys who have been[…]
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ADCC Championships Reflection
I had two matches at 2017 ADCC Finland. Lost them both. One to Lovato jr. & another to Aly. In reflecting on the weekend, I walked away with some important insights. 1) Embracing my style[…]
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Diet and Exercise accomplish two different things
In March of this year I had a life changing opportunity. I met a nutritionist that changed the way I approach eating. From talking with him, going through a body composition exam, and figuring out[…]
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Leadership requires a syncing of intrinsic and extrinsic conversations
Last night we did an ice bath wim hof style after jiujitsu. Every Friday that I’m in town I intend to do these ice baths and everyone in the el dorado hills community is welcome[…]
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