I’m massive on visualizing - going over techniques way too many times in my head until I can do it on the mats. I listen to audiobooks like Gracie’s 32 Principles and the Zen Jiujitsu books. I study fights, but now I’m really excited about the UFC going BJJ in this new series: https://www.youtube.com/live/61M_EvA1eyU?si=SBRcvdzkoZjt-rmE

Great topic! I’ll be visiting Randy Couture's gym in Las Vegas this June with my kids — can’t wait to soak it all in. You're right about calling ahead! If I can give any advice - be respectful. Traveling is a great way to experience new styles, make connections, and level up your game. Let me know if you’ve got any tips for Xtreme Couture!

Cus D'Amato - legendary trainer and Mike Tyson's coach - once said the most beautiful sound was when two punches sound like one. This week in striking, we are going to work on mastering the mechanics of the 1-2 combo. https://youtube.com/shorts/UAOtzR-lw5g?si=2aeozLijOFYvtOOy

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I’d create a class called “Pressure & Presence: Jiujitsu for Dominance and Control.” It would focus on using weight, posture, and mindset to overwhelm opponents before submissions even begin—teaching how to control the fight through positioning and pressure. 

This week's JiuJitsu Mat Chats center around Trust. Here is our Key Message About Trust:

Trust is earned through actions, honesty, and respect.

Trusting yourself is the first step to achieving your goals.

Building trust with others makes us stronger as a team and as individuals.

These mat chats encourage students to think about trust in multiple dimensions, fostering stronger relationships and self-confidence. "Trust is built with respect."

This week's mat chats will be about Decisions & Choices. "Decisions Shape Our Path!" Our discussions will center around how decisions matter (even the small ones), making smart choices, and how we can learn from our decisions - good and bad.

Loop choke - but now that you know, is it still sneaky?

This week's mat chats should help kids understand that winning is about more than just the outcome of a match. It's about effort, respect, and dedication.

Defining Winning"Winning is doing your best."

Chat 1: Winning Isn't Just About The Score

Chat 2: Winning With Respect

Chat 3: Winning Through Hard Work

Sometimes stepping back is the smartest move you can make. In Jiu-Jitsu, and life, constant action without reflection can stall your progress. A lion doesn’t have to hunt every single day to stay dangerous.