No Porrada and Non-Men’s Leg Lock Seminar: Weeks 48-49 of Jiu-Jitsu October 13, 2019October 14, 2019 sohventuresLeave a comment Elvira Karppinen came to show us leg locks. I decided to take the plunge to actually understanding this part of modern BJJ a bit better.
Being Ill Really Purposefully: Weeks 46-47 of Jiu-Jitsu September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 sohventuresLeave a comment A log of the two weeks I wasn't fit to train. I still managed to learn a new fascinating thing about my body.
Not Quite a Competition: Week 45 of Jiu-Jitsu September 15, 2019September 15, 2019 sohventuresLeave a comment So I tried to compete on my own. Spoiler alert: didn't happen.
Keep Showing Up: Week 44 of Jiu-Jitsu September 7, 2019September 9, 2019 sohventuresLeave a comment Take downs, chokes, processes and zzzz.
No-Gi FO 2019 Adventures: Week 43 of Jiu-Jitsu August 28, 2019September 24, 2019 sohventures1 Comment I went to watch Finland's largest no-gi competition and was lent a camera for it.
This May Hurt: Week 42 of Jiu-Jitsu August 21, 2019August 23, 2019 sohventuresLeave a comment These days, I get into pretend fights for fun. Does that make any sense?
Some Basics: Week 41 of Jiu-Jitsu August 13, 2019August 14, 2019 sohventuresLeave a comment Some ideas and ideals are starting to stick.
A Back Vignette: Week 40 of Jiu-Jitsu August 4, 2019August 5, 2019 sohventuresLeave a comment Office Job + A Combat Sport = A Sad Thoracic Spine
Two Open Mats: Week 39 of Jiu-Jitsu July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 sohventuresLeave a comment Two Open Mats and one Floating Obstacle Course.
Baby’s First Competition: Weeks 37-38 of Jiu-Jitsu July 21, 2019July 28, 2019 sohventuresLeave a comment This is the story of my first BJJ competition. It. Was. Amazing.