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Every time you train it's a chance to be the very best person you can - if only for a few hours at a time. It's a unique opportunity. The respect, comradery and co-operation displayed in jiu jitsu academies is becoming more and more rare.
As soon as you arrive at the academy, you'll be able to dispense with everything that holds you back and exhausts you in life. Just leave it all behind - financial woes, job worries, troubling political events in the world.
When you're at the academy, it's all about letting the very best of yourself shine through.
The respect you have for your teammates shines through in your appearance. Your gi is clean. You have well-manicured nails. When you set foot on the mats, you bow. You heartily welcome all of your friends, both new and old. These are people you might have never met if not for jiu jitsu. Think about it: When was the last time you approached a total stranger and shook his or her hand? What we share as jiu jitsu players transcends language, cultures and classes.
During your training you will often be reminded of the judo concept of "mutual benefit." Your reason for being here is to learn, and to be available to help your teammates learn too. Training is not a competition. It's a co-operative effort among friends. In this way, as your teammates improve, they will assist you and encourage you to improve. You can think of this type of training as a community activity.
Stay mentally focused in your training. In everyday life, sometimes we sleepwalk through life. Our minds drift. Our bodies are on autopilot. But on the mats, you should be fully engaged. In yoga they call this being "in the moment;" the mind and body are on the same task. You cannot give your best if you are thinking about television, video games, politics or family trouble.
When you're sparring, you must put your heart into what you're doing so that your teammates will truly benefit. Rolling in class isn't a competition, but it isn't time to slack off, either. You must be as good as you know how to be. That said, you don't need to try to be the most outstanding student in the class or think you have to rise to world-renowned status. It means giving your best effort and being the best training partner you can be.
More than a sport, jiu jitsu is a journey of personal discovery. No, you may never become a world champion in the sport. Nevertheless, you need to work at your highest level - always. It's a lesson that can be taken off the mats and back to the outside world.
As soon as you arrive at the academy, you'll be able to dispense with everything that holds you back and exhausts you in life. Just leave it all behind - financial woes, job worries, troubling political events in the world.
When you're at the academy, it's all about letting the very best of yourself shine through.
The respect you have for your teammates shines through in your appearance. Your gi is clean. You have well-manicured nails. When you set foot on the mats, you bow. You heartily welcome all of your friends, both new and old. These are people you might have never met if not for jiu jitsu. Think about it: When was the last time you approached a total stranger and shook his or her hand? What we share as jiu jitsu players transcends language, cultures and classes.
During your training you will often be reminded of the judo concept of "mutual benefit." Your reason for being here is to learn, and to be available to help your teammates learn too. Training is not a competition. It's a co-operative effort among friends. In this way, as your teammates improve, they will assist you and encourage you to improve. You can think of this type of training as a community activity.
Stay mentally focused in your training. In everyday life, sometimes we sleepwalk through life. Our minds drift. Our bodies are on autopilot. But on the mats, you should be fully engaged. In yoga they call this being "in the moment;" the mind and body are on the same task. You cannot give your best if you are thinking about television, video games, politics or family trouble.
When you're sparring, you must put your heart into what you're doing so that your teammates will truly benefit. Rolling in class isn't a competition, but it isn't time to slack off, either. You must be as good as you know how to be. That said, you don't need to try to be the most outstanding student in the class or think you have to rise to world-renowned status. It means giving your best effort and being the best training partner you can be.
More than a sport, jiu jitsu is a journey of personal discovery. No, you may never become a world champion in the sport. Nevertheless, you need to work at your highest level - always. It's a lesson that can be taken off the mats and back to the outside world.
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While John normally sells Houston used cars, he loves to practice martial arts and lives that passion. Just remember to give him a shout if you are ever looking for Houston used autos!
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