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How to Find Happiness in Jiu Jitsu
By: Joe Hannan
Last week, I wrote about the pitfalls of seeking validation in jiu jitsu, something which I am guilty of doing. Looking back, I offered a critique without any alternatives. Hopefully this post will serve that purpose.
Eradicating validation-seeking behavior on the mats is accomplished when the grappler realizes that Jiu Jitsu is a process […]
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Validation in BJJ: Improving, Not Proving Yourself
By: Joe Hannan
You are good enough and you belong here. Let’s start with that. Let it sink in.
Starting Jiu Jitsu, for many, is the most difficult part of the journey. Continuing past blue belt seems to be almost as difficult, given the number of grapplers who turn into faces on milk cartons once they earn […]
