You Are A Hobbyist Or Are You A Hobbyist
During a recent discussion regarding the use of words to insult or denigrate folks that are different from us, the word hobbyist was used. Of…
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Why Argue About Jiu-Jitsu?
Jiu-Jitsu is first, and foremost about fighting. Yes, there’s a sport attached. MMA, and Jiu-Jitsu competitions are a convenient testing environment where the worst that…
Stay Ready
I frequently say to trainees; if you stay ready you won’t have to get ready. I stress to them that this is a lifestyle. That…
Keys to Transformation
A frequent topic of discussion is body composition transformation. A lot of folks want to change the way they look. This usually leads to a…
Let the Haters Hate
* Warning label: This one’s a little different. I spend my days around positive people. I avoid negative people like the plague. Particularly haters. They…
No Limping
In this blog we’ve discussed quite a few times discomfort, our ability to tolerate discomfort, and it’s role in our success in this endeavor. I…
Want to Talk Mindset?
It’s impossible for me to discuss mindset without talking about hellacious practice and training sessions. Times when we couldn’t carry ourselves off the mat or…
The North Hollywood Shootout — tacticalprofessor
Claude Werner, the Tactical Professor, is someone I respect and look up to. His insights into violence, and violent encounters has shaped the way I…
It’s that Time of Year, Again
It’s that time of year again. Please let your elderly family members know to keep their doors locked, and don’t allow anyone they don’t know…