Just read a great article from our friend Ricardo Almeida. He is one of the top BJJ professors in the country. If you are in the Robbinsville, NJ area and interested in Jiu Jitsu, you should really check out his school. In the article he talks about the 12 reasons why martial arts are better... Read more »
Posts Tagged: motivation
Repetition, habits, and progress
Knock-Knock Who's there? Broken Pencil Broken Pencil who? Nevermind, it's pointless A joke, from a tv show that I watch, that was used to add some levity to the current nihilistic feeling of the characters. As the new year approaches, you may be feeling a sense of frustration. How many years have gone by,... Read more »
The difference between winning and not losing
Isn't that the same thing? In my mind, not necessarily. The difference comes down to not only intent, but also "the stakes". In a recent workshop we discussed this difference as it pertains to martial arts competition versus essentially martial arts for everything else, but specifically self-defense or self-protection. (As an aside, I think... Read more »
You Have My Permission to Fail
Over the years as both a martial arts instructor and trainee, I’ve learned many valuable lessons to help my students learn martial arts, feel great, and ultimately be the best version of themselves. However, I think one lesson—possibly stands above all the rest. It’s NOT a lesson about techniques, self-defense tactics, how to get strong... Read more »
How Kettlebell Classes can help you lose weight and stay motivated
One of the toughest things about exercising is staying motivated. Motivation isn't just about getting yourself to the gym - it's also about pushing yourself further and further, even when you think you've hit your limits. Group kettlebell classes are a great way to get over the motivation barrier. Not only can they help you... Read more »
