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?
Getting Your Hand Raised: Reflections on Victory and Defeat
On Competition as an Opportunity, Not an Evaluation
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.
Reframing: How To Turn A Bad Situation Into A Good One
What if you could choose to see things differently? What if every bad situation didn’t have to be so bad? Can you train yourself to be a more positive thinker?
I Took a Day Off From Competing and Coached Instead: Here’s What I Learned
Competing is a privilege, but sometimes life’s momentum makes us lose sight of that fact. Here’s what I learned from a day as a coach.