Jiu Jitsu quickly became a focal point in my life. I'm trying to be mindful of the impact it has on my daily life and this podcast is my way of chronicling my endeavor. I'm recording it for my own reference later in life, but maybe something I say here will interest you, too.
Pre and post comp
I'm back! Technical issues and malaise be damned!
Got a third stripe, put in lots of hours, fully vaccinated and feeling optimistic
Developing a personal game takes time but it will always include the natural, comfortable, and readily available movements your own body gives. Why fight your natural shape? Adopt it and enhance it instead.
I'm back to feeling normal but trying to be mindful of what normal is
A timely look at how I finally started believing I was cut out for bjj recorded just before class tonight. After class I was awarded 2 stripes, my first advancement in jiu jitsu. This is the end of season 1, since I'm no longer a zero stripe white belt at the Abmar Barbosa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy!
Thoughts on lockdown, covid, and other things clouding my mind from right mindedness
After a lot of digging and reflection I've uncovered a problem and maybe a solution. This may be the most important thing I learn in jiu jitsu.
Ever wondered why you were so strong and fast last week but this week you're slow and sleepy? Welcome to relativity! Or as powerlifters call if, the Rate of Perceived Exertion. How does this relate to bjj? Listen and learn
Maybe the real fight is learning how to record without microphone distortion! This is probably the last time I'll record while driving. It's just too fuzzy. Thanks for listening all the same!
Very proud to announce my participation in Tap Cancer Out Global Grappling Day 2020! I got so excited to talk about it that I topped the volume meter into my new mic for a few minutes. Forgive the audio quality, it doesn't last the whole episode!
Sometimes I walk away from the mat feeling like nothing more than a difficult arm bar. Other days I feel spry and lively! Today I felt like a particularly jiggly pudding.
Today was a hard day and that sad, worn lethargy followed me to the mat. But somehow it all turned out ok. Final episode recorded using air pods
Tonight I gave all my energy to giving it my best and now I'm fully exhausted! But what a superb week to pivot off of last week's garbage. Happy training!
This week was at least a month long and I need to rest. But first I ramble for a while.
What happens when a lifter misses a gym day? It ain't pretty.
Tonight was another successful basics class and marathon roll! I'm learning a lot about natural movement and positions and how those can be used to my advantage when rolling.
Tonight felt like I was finally “doing” Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It's an important milestone for me because not only do I realize how far I've come, I now see more clearly how far I have to go
A follow up to our discussion of soreness versus pain based on conversations I've been having with classmates who suffer from frequent soreness after rolling.
Tonight I felt like I was actually doing jiu jitsu. It's a milestone for sure but difficult to encapsulate in thought.
Tonight my instructor said “this will be the worst jiu jitsu you ever do because every time you come back you get better”. Tonight I left a lot on the mat. I'm ok with this being my worst, but it really felt like my best.
Nearly the end of my training surge and what a week it's been! Lots learned, lots of good sparring, a small injury, a quick recovery, and a great tool to add to the recovery repertoire.
Today I did two class sessions and a marathon roll. Everything went well except for a flash of temper and a bit of frustration. Progress comes slowly and lessons come swiftly.
I just got done with a tattoo session that got me thinking about pain. I wanted to get these thoughts out and recorded, and maybe they'll be of use to you, too.
August 7, 2020. The drive home from Friday's basics class and marathon roll. I didn't give up but sometimes that's not enough.
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