August 26, 2019
One Jiu Jitsu – two paths
One Jiu Jitsu - two paths: Two great combat athletes who took two very different paths…
August 15, 2019
Do you know the future?
Do you know the future? What if I told you that Jiu Jitsu gave you the ability to see…
Off-mats and Philosophy,Mental Skills & Development,Strategy & Tactics
May 31, 2019
Studying Philosophy
Studying Philosophy: I have made many foolish decisions in my life, but one decision I…
May 6, 2019
Students and teachers
Students and teachers: Something that I have always been very proud of is the fact that…
May 5, 2019
The defensive orientation of Jiu Jitsu
The defensive orientation of Jiu Jitsu: My sensei Renzo Gracie gave me a piece of advice…
May 2, 2019
Gym monsters
Gym monsters: Most people in Jiu Jitsu know me through the fine work of my competing…
April 1, 2019
Mixed feelings
Mixed feelings: Waiting for my flight at Tokyo Narita airport bound for home. I’m sad to…
March 28, 2019
Heading back from gym – Tokyo train
Heading back from gym - Tokyo train: Taking the train back to Shinagawa Station after…
March 21, 2019
The power of symbols
The power of symbols: I am a big believer in the power of symbols to inspire, educate and…
March 10, 2019
Mixing Martial Arts – Personal Growth and Evolution
Mixing Martial Arts - Personal Growth and Evolution: I am extremely proud and happy to…
March 5, 2019
Memento mori
Memento mori: I am a big believer in the power of metaphor to teach and remind us of…
March 1, 2019
Coming to America part 2
Coming to America part 2: Just when you thought it was safe to come back to…
February 16, 2019
Coming to America
Coming to America: Though I was born in the United States, I was raised the first twenty…
January 28, 2019
You’ve got to start somewhere!
You’ve got to start somewhere! I was going through some of my old relics from my early…
December 31, 2018
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year!! Wishing all of you the best in 2019! May you have the imagination and…
December 22, 2018
Can an older athlete…
Can an older athlete, working a busy professional career and many other demands from…
December 21, 2018
1000 Instagram Posts!
1000 Instagram Posts! I wanted to thank all of you for taking an interest in my work in…
December 4, 2018
In a self interested world…
In a self interested world the only thing that will make someone interested in you is the…
December 1, 2018
Change of seasons – changing the game
Change of seasons - changing the game: At Penn Station NYC - Heading up to Boston on the…