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?
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.
A fighter is training for a date, and a martial artist is training for a lifetime. What else is there between these two labels?
There’s more than one way to get to the top of martial arts mountain, or any mountain, for that matter. Find your own path, and don’t worry about what others are doing.
Stoic philosophy emphasizes living in the moment. Bad times are inevitable, so instead of complaining, do your best to have an internal locus of control.