Dojo Discernments

In the Dojo Discernments, we aim to deepen understanding, strengthen the community, and inspire growth by sharing nuggets of wisdom earned on the mats

Hi all! Here is this week's edition of Dojo Discernments where I share nuggets of thought earned on the mats! Seasons Training comes in seasons. Take them one at a time. You may not be able to train as much as you dream right now, but if you stay consistent in this season, you’ll keep moving for...

Sep 12, 2025

Dojo Discernments

Hi all! Here is this week's edition of Dojo Discernments, a collection of thoughts earned on the mats this week! My Favorite Throw Overhook Kosoto Gake/Polish Throw The overhook position in standing grappling is largely a defensive position with uchi mata being your major attack! By learning t...

Sep 05, 2025

Dojo Discernments

Hi all! Welcome to this week's edition of dojo discernments, where I share nuggets of thought developed on the mats What I Saw Some time ago I heard Ryan Aitken share the concept of consolidation. The concept impacted me powerfully. From thinking, to grappling, to stand up, to passing, to guard...

Aug 29, 2025

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Hi all! Here is this week's iteration of Dojo Discernments where I share ideas earned in the mats! First tournament free weekend in the past 5 weeks and coming off of ADCC Nationals gold, so we are feeling good and ready for the weekend. Biggest Flex What I consider to be the biggest flex, esp...

Aug 15, 2025

Dojo Discernments

Hi all! Welcome to this week’s edition of Dojo Discernments, where I share nuggets of thought earned on the mats. It’s been a busy month with tournaments four weeks in a row; Blue Belt Quintet, EBI, JJWL, and ADCC Nationals. We reap what we sow. What I'm Pondering "Why does water flow where it...

Aug 08, 2025

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Hi all! Here is this week's edition of Dojo Discernments, where I share nuggets of thought earned on the mats this week. What I'm Listening To Tae Kim: Financial Tortoise Much like jiu-jitsu, there’s no “get good fast” scheme for building wealth. Both require consistent effort and sound funda...

Aug 01, 2025

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Hi all! Welcome to this week's edition of Dojo Discernments where I share nuggets of thought earned on the mats! Simplicity Simplicity is the goal, but how do we achieve it? In the muck and confusion, we can lose our grip on it. One practice I return to often is this: name what you're talking abo...

Jul 25, 2025

Dojo Discernments

Hi all! Here is this week's edition of Dojo Discernments. You may have noticed we skipped last week's issue. I’ve been falling asleep by 8 p.m., and honestly, I needed it. I’m a man of routine, but when the body asks for rest, I listen. Now, we’re back on track. Book I'm Reading Warrior's Cree...

Jul 18, 2025

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Hi all, Happy 4th of July celebration of freedom. Here is this week's edition of Dojo Discernments where I share nuggets of thought gleaned on the mats. Mental Reps Lately, I’ve been sitting with this idea: “The untrained mind can bear no weight. The trained mind lets burden slip from his sho...

Jul 04, 2025

Dojo Discernments

Hi all, welcome to this weeks iteration of Dojo Discernments where I share nuggets of wisdom earned on the mats this week. From students drafted into pro leagues, to the UFC fully backing grappling. What I'm Sipping On Ultima Replenisher PASSIONFRUIT Boad Spectrum Electrolyte Mix Powder These el...

Jun 27, 2025

Dojo Discernments

Hi all! Welcome to this week's iteration of Dojo Discernments, where I share nuggets of thought earned from the mats this week. What I'm Watching Tim Ferris sits down with Chatri Sityodtong, founder of the global martial arts enterprise ONE Championships. Chatri describes the martial arts pr...

Jun 20, 2025

Dojo Discernments

Hi all! Here is your weekly dose of Dojo Discernments where I share nuggets of thought gleaned on the mats! What I'm Chewing On Most gum is packed with fake sugars that mess with your gut and spike cravings. Xylitol gum is different. It actually helps fight cavities by starving the harmful bact...

Jun 13, 2025

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