I am continually amazed with the small details that separate the top players from pack. In swimming and running the difference between first and third is often hundredths of a second. In boxing the difference in a fight may be one well placed punch. Jiu-Jitsu is often far more subtle. The difference could very well be something unseen in the mind of the players; an increased understanding of the balance of an opponent or an advanced sense of timing and flow of the fight. Read more »
Jiu-Jitsu: How bad do you want it?
Jiu-Jitsu is very much about how bad you want it. You have to resolve to stick with it through the inevitable ups and downs—the injuries, frustrations, and disappointments. It really is true that a black belt is just a white belt who never quit. Read more »
Jiu-Jitsu Mastery: Its all in the details
The difference between a new black belt and a black belt with 10+ years of experience is refinement. Mastery is all in the details. Read more »