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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Tag: peak performance
Mat Mind 096 Learn the trends don’t follow the trend
In developing your jiujitsu, it’s important to remember that you have to be honest and true to your practice. This can be taken in many different directions, but here I want to talk about the[…]
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Peak Performance: Perception, deception, and memory
I was watching some video of my competitions from last year on flograppling.com It’s great to have a website that films most tournaments and almost every single competition I participate in. In watching my matches,[…]
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Peak Performance: The Value of Preparation
I was recommended a book by a friend called “Body Mind Mastery” by Dan Millman recently and was just able to crack it open this week. It’s great! I’ve been a fan of Dan Millman[…]
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Peak Performance: If you want to learn, watch video of the best
Watch video & learn! Video watching is a great way to learn and improve your understanding of things. Technique videos are good, especially when the instructor truly understands the mechanics, principles being applied, and is[…]
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Merry Christmas and the Season’s Beatings!
I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone and wish you all a Season’s Beatings! LOL This is a fun little post done by my sponsor AK BJJ . I like to spend the few[…]
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Peak Performance: Establish Confidence through Self Reliance
I recently realized I was becoming overly reliant on my peripheral, and forgetting that I needed to rely on myself before looking elsewhere for help. This might seem, negatively independent or isolationist but it’s more[…]
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Peak Performance: Take careful consideration of your sleep
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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Peak Performance: Movement and Recovery is Essential
Training and growing is an essential part of peak performance. You need to get to a certain level and the only way to get there is to push yourself past limitations. While there is an[…]
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Peak Performance: Starting the day with Meditation
I spend a few hours driving each day, and although I don’t want driving to be a part of my long term lifestyle, I have found ways to make the most of my time while[…]
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