The fabric of fighting speaks to me on a level so deep that I feel as though my uniform has become part of who I am. What role do your closest material possessions play in your identity as an athlete, fighter, or martial artist?
Is getting your hand raised at the end of a fight the only way to know you’ve won? Is it possible to benefit from competition without winning?
As I prepare to compete in the IBJJF European Championships in Paris this week, I’m focusing on practicing gratitude. In doing so, I see my entry into this competition as an opportunity to win, to grow as an athlete and as a person, and to bring back lessons for myself, my teammates, and my students.
Grit – where passion and perseverance tower over talent and luck. Here are 4 compelling reasons to read Grit by Angela Duckworth.
Most people are not born mentally tough. That being said, building mental toughness doesn’t just come from hard work, suffering, and mindless persistence. What does it really take to develop mental toughness?