John Zapala

MAT CHAT: Defining Leadership - Leadership means "Guiding Others as our Best Selves." This week we will be talking all about leadership. The focus will be on: leading by example, the importance of listening as a leader, and encouraging others.

What does leadership mean to you and how has jiujitsu made you a better leader?

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19 Aug 09:50

Age is only a mental construct used to measure time living. The best time to start is the day you decide to be a more leveled-up version of yourself with no excuses. Knowing the mental and physical benefits of martial arts - jiujitsu in particular - "yesterday" will always be the best answer of when I should've started. For my kids - who can't decide/take action for themselves - jiujitsu has become a non-negotiable part of their lives.

ROL Kids - Arm Drag - 1. Hands in Place (Standing); 2. Grip the Wrist; 3. Grip the Arm; 4. Pull & Step

ROL Kids - Bearhug Takedown - 1. Hands in Place (Hug the Hip); 2. Switch Head to Inside; 3. Step Behind; 4. Sit & Turn

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Hey all - here is a break down of little/all kid's techniques and mat chats...

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17 Jun 15:05

Maybe too deep - but applying Bruce Lee's levels of Jeet Kune Do to the BJJ Belt system. Made my brain explode like scratching the surface of quantum mechanics.

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17 Jun 15:02

Once I get just barely comfortable on one side, I jump to the other

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