Will, I believe you pretty much summed it up by sa...

2009-04-09T21:43:00.000-05:00

Will, I believe you pretty much summed it up by saying, "...the only way to really fail would be to quit."

Brent, I'd like to see you in my office after school.

I like this post, as it's pretty much about what ...

2009-04-09T21:27:00.000-05:00

I like this post, as it's pretty much about what I'm doing right now. Unfortunately I can't really train due to the stitches, but I'm looking at books and technique videos to keep sharp.
James and I talked a lot about this subject (especially how it relates to my loss in the cage) and came to the conclusion that the only way to really fail would be to quit.

this is a very necessary post. i think in martial ...

2009-04-09T14:18:00.000-05:00

this is a very necessary post. i think in martial arts there is an intensity within the practitioner that is not present in any other form of competition.
while chess is about putting together a mental strategy, tennis is about movement and swing, martial arts (jiu jitsu in this instant) deals with the things that can, at least commonly understood, make or break you as a "man."
i'm not saying that's how it is, but how it can be interpreted. not being the victor in JJ can lead one to taking it very personal, as if one would fail to protect themselves in a real fight. what i'm saying is that it is very easy to begin to see oneself as helpless in a very real sense in JJ, and therefore leading to feeling vulnerable and lacking confidence in oneself as a human being.
for this reason its important to do a number of things. first, realize that JJ has everything to do with skill, and i mean everything. while beginning students will deal with weight and strength differences, it gets to the point where such becomes useless-movement and technique become what matters-regardless of size and strength.
second, experienced students should mentor/lead other students. experienced students should take time and caution of such things when rolling with newer students.

from now on, as our sensei is now going to be riding around our city on a motor bike, Conan will be known as Sensei Chip.
or, we could refer to him as "Batman and his batpod."

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Will, I believe you pretty much summed it up by sa...

I like this post, as it's pretty much about what ...

this is a very necessary post. i think in martial ...