Grounded Ramblings of a Veteran Grappler
Beyond Technique: Mastering the Mechanics and Mindset of Martial Arts.
Grounded Ramblings: BJJ & Mindset
Hi, I’m a 50 plus old martial artist with a life story shaped by diverse perspectives: an army vet and a retired police officer, an immigrant, a biker, a family man, and an entrepreneur. Although I hold a 2nd-degree black belt in Kyokushin Karate, I’ve stepped back into the role of the student to document my progression as a Jiu-Jitsu practicioner currently as a blue belt. My goal is to bridge the gap between my entrepreneurial mindset and combat sports. I am on a quest to discover the most effective ways to teach and learn martial arts, with a specific emphasis on the technical and pedagogical world of Grappling. Join me as I deconstruct the art of the grind in my blog/podcast.
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