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The Compound Effect of Doing the Right Work
Everyone who trains has a practice — a recurring commitment to show up. You come to the mat, you put in the hours, you return. A practice is the container. It’s what separates “I do jiu-jitsu” from “I have a jiu-jitsu practice.” It implies continuity. Identity. The rhythm that makes growth possible.
But showing up is […]
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On Quality
When walking into a BJJ school many people are first drawn to the visual aesthetics that might commonly indicate that “this is a good school.” Is the facility nice? Are there a lot of people? Does it have good reviews? And while all of those things can indeed be helpful markers, they can also be […]
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A First Principles Approach to BJJ
Principles are fundamental truths that guide decisions and actions. A first principles approach gives you a north star to cut through noise, identify what matters most, and make your skills work for you rather than feeling perpetually insufficient. Without principles, the temptation emerges to accumulate more BJJ knowledge because you can’t qualitatively apply what you’ve […]
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PBJJ Blog: Lessons from my Teachers
“I did not fight to win. I fought to discover what was real.” – Yuki Nakai
Over my BJJ career, I’ve had the privilege of being exposed to incredible athletes, coaches and teachers. Looking back, I regret being too young and immature at the time to properly express gratitude for their attention. My teachers have been […]
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How fatherhood is transforming my Jiu Jitsu
By Joe Hannan
Everything changed, and nothing changed. When people ask me what it’s like being a new father, the best answer I can offer is a paradox. In some ways, it feels like I’ve always been a father. That’s not to say that I was born to be a father, and every moment leading up […]
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The Mind of a BJJ Black Belt: Mike Pandolfini
Spend any amount of time training with Mike Pandolfini, and you’re sure to hear this phrase: The martial arts journey. For Mike, and those he coaches, these aren’t buzz words. They’re a way of life. In the cage, on the mats, wearing boxing or MMA gloves, a gi, or a rash guard, Mike personifies this […]
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Finding the Right Coach for You: 4 Profiles I’ve Encountered
Finding the right coach for you: 4 profiles I’ve encountered
By: Emily KwokI recently was given the impetus to learn how to swim better.
My goal wasn’t to win any medals or to compete in an ironman race, it was simply to feel more confident and comfortable in deep and open water.
I had taken enough […]
