There are times when bad news is good news, and I'm doing pretty fine.
New Identity Pieces 1: Multiple Sclerosis
The Blog
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.
You Learn What you’ve Learned or, A Competition Account
I’ve again been training a lot (for me) and writing little, but I’ve wanted to write down an experience from way back in October. Back then, I competed at a BJJ tournament for the first time in almost three years! At a gym tournament, but as I hadn’t competed since the pandemic started and as I am still a 30 something tetraplegic with little cardio, this was a Massive Deal.
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.
Your BJJ Gym Benefits from DEI Work
I hope you take the time to read this argument for DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) work in BJJ and take on board some ideas to start with.
Me and Crap Ankle Hit the Mat Again
Between getting rid of my cast and another lockdown, I lived through my first period of training regularly without sparring since my beginner's course. Went to classes, saw some guys called Josh and Priit, and did a bit of actual drilling.
PT, pauses, processes, and people who roll
My leg is still a work in progress, as is my mind. We also find out if watching other people do BJJ teaches you anything.