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Keep your head up.

October 2, 2019April 2, 2021 / The Philosophical Fighter / 4 Comments

We were just kids who wanted to wrestle. It’s hard to believe where we all are today. It seems like a different world. As we progress through our journey in martial arts, we face many obstacles such as learning curves, harder techniques, and tougher opponents. The young men in this picture faced obstacles over the … Continue reading Keep your head up.

The Books You Read Are Safe…

March 5, 2019April 2, 2021 / The Philosophical Fighter / Leave a comment

Do they reveal things about you or the world around you that make you pause to remember, reflect, or regret? If the answer is no, then what you are reading is safe.

Training through the years.

January 11, 2019April 2, 2021 / The Philosophical Fighter / 1 Comment

This was me as a fresh white belt at my first seminar with Gustavo Machado, my head instructor. As I near ten years on the mat in Jiu Jitsu, plus the many more in Wrestling and Judo, I can't help but think about this year and what it will be like. I have never tired … Continue reading Training through the years.

Quitting: Should I walk away?

December 9, 2018April 2, 2021 / The Philosophical Fighter / Leave a comment

Have you ever felt like quitting? Whether it’s a martial art, a marriage, or a job, we’ve all felt like giving up the fight at some point in our lives. So what do we do when we face the temptation to walk away? Why people quit. Some do it because of the stress involved in … Continue reading Quitting: Should I walk away?

Don’t Stop Beating Yourself Up - Use It

October 3, 2018April 2, 2021 / The Philosophical Fighter / 4 Comments

Who needs truth when you have an incredible tale to tell? Alexander the Great, one of the most successful conquerors of all time, was purported to have wept when he surveyed the size of his kingdom and realized there were no more lands to subdue. This story makes for a great analogy even if I … Continue reading Don’t Stop Beating Yourself Up - Use It

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