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Holding a grudge…
“Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.” I am completely astonished at how much drama is in this business of martial arts (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Mixed Martial Arts), and being an academy … Continue reading
Mark Zuckerberg’s 6 Secrets for Success
Mark Zuckerberg’s 6 Secrets for Success: 1. Believe in Yourself 2. Just Get It Done, Even If It Isn’t Perfect 3. Stick to Your Vision and Tune Out the Naysayers 4. Loyalty Breeds Success 5. Live Below Your Means 6. … Continue reading
I miss Iraq, I miss my gun, I miss my war.
Disclaimer: This is not my work, but as a three time Iraqi War Veteran, I relate and couldn’t have said it better myself. Original Article Posted here: http://www.esquire.com/features/essay/ESQ0307ESSAY?src=soc_fcbk Posted: June 26, 2007, 3:51 PM WRITTEN BY BRIAN MOCKENHAUPT More from this … Continue reading
I find it amusing…
If I had a nickel for everyone that has walked in to my martial arts academy and told me that they wanted to “do UFC” or that they were a “street fighter”, I’d be a rich man. So many people … Continue reading
Mundials 2011 Training Week 3
16 May 2011 I had a great second week of training for the Mundials. I’m feeling stronger, faster and very well conditioned. I am noticing huge improvements in my strength as well as my conditioning! I had some cravings this … Continue reading
Mundial 2011 Training Week 2
9 May 2011 After my first week of training I can tell you that I am a lot stronger and my conditioning gets better every day but this past week has been a very hard one. I got a cold … Continue reading
Mundial 2011 Training Week 1
2 May 2011 So I’ve decided to document my Worlds Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships 2011 train-up mainly so that I can help to improve my training in the future and also see my gains in numbers and percentages. I hope that you enjoy … Continue reading
How to Stay in Shape
NOTE: This article was written by Aastha Dogra and published on 1/5/2011 at http://www.buzzle.com/articles/how-to-stay-in-shape.html. How to Stay in Shape Get hold of any celebrity magazine and you will be flashed with images of models with well-toned bodies. Switch on the idiot … Continue reading
“Gracie Magazine Jiu-Jitsu manual; 20 tips to enhance your play”
NOTE: This is not my work. I copied this from http://www.grapplearts.com/Gracie-Mag-Jiu-jitsu-Manual.htm. This is a great read. Enjoy. Gracie Magazine Jiu-Jitsu manual; 20 tips to enhance your play By Raphael Nogueira and Marcelo Dunlop Published here courtesy of Graciemag.com If you only read … Continue reading
Are you over training?
This post came as a huge help to me and I would like to share it with you. This post came from: http://www.facebook.com/notes/alliance-mma/are-you-over-trained/156434781052565 If you train hard enough long enough eventually you will experience burn out or over training. For … Continue reading