Triangles for sure. 

My toughest moment is every single time I train. Not to sound cliche, but I am used to seeing things a time or two and then taking off. With Jiu Jitsu, there is no speed in becoming skilled. You have to put the mat time in. While I do trust the process, it’s very challenging to not progress as quickly as I’m used to with all things my entire life.

Great insight and advice here!!

Awesome perspective for sure. Hope you enjoyed your birthday Russell Usauskas

Show up to work and the results will follow. Thank you sir!

Failure is an awesome teacher and really inevitable. Thanks for the perspective!

Awesome perspective. Thanks Professor! 

Jiu Jitsu has really strengthened my ability to accept people for who they are and what they bring or do not bring. Far too often I’ve found myself setting unrealistic expectations of people. Jiu Jitsu has really highlighted that everyone and their journeys are different. 

For me it is not. I actually feel the inverse meaning that if we are cool/friendly I expect that we can roll harder and hold each other to higher standard. We will never compromise safety but we should push each to the limits. I feel this is somewhat more of a challenge with people I dont really know.

Honestly I never panic because we have great training partners. I know I’m never in any real danger. I’m really just a tap away from resetting. The calmer I remain, the easier it is to process what I should be doing to improve my position. Panic and over-reaction will only hinder my ability to put myself in a better position. Panic is counter-productive to the mission whether in Jiu Jitsu or life in general.