There are times when bad news is good news, and I'm doing pretty fine.
New Identity Pieces 1: Multiple Sclerosis
Category: Small Adventures
Missing the Handles: Not A No-Gi Person Tries New Things
I decided my life was getting a bit too easy and signed up for no-gi competitions for the first time ever. Some growth ensued.
A Tiny Bit of Win and a Whole Lot of Learn: 3 Tournaments in 1 April
I dealt with the concept of possibly not being a white belt one day by doing 3 competitions in 4 weeks. It was a very eventful April.
Logical explanations to illogical frustrations & 3 Pieces of Tape
After almost four years, I still understand very little of everything Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has to offer. This year, one aspect finally fell into place: there is often a reason why a technique doesn’t work. Or several reasons. I want to tell you a bit about my lack of reliable guard passes and what I’ve learned since deciding to do something about it.
Baby’s First BJJ Globetrotters: Beach Camp Pärnu 2022
I spent a week in Pärnu doing BJJ in a multi-national, chill environment. I laughed, I cried, BJJ Globetrotters changed my life a bit.
About a toe that moves and jiu-jitsu that slightly improves
I'm still rolling, though often starting lower than before. I've also become a bit less bad at BJJ without really knowing it.
Snapshots on Returning to BJJ
A non-binary fat disabled hapless BJJ white belt has returned to the mat after being vaccinated. What could possibly go wrong?
Move Like There’s No Tomorrow
A semi-wistful reflection on doing stuff more than thinking about stuff you would like to do. Also I’m still alive.
Training on the Down-Low & An Itinerary
I still train, and try to improve very specific techniques for a change.
Decisions and Some Movement
Gym reopens, local non-binary is forced to decide on stuff.