Reflecting on a Jiu Jitsu belt... It is the time of year where most Jiu Jitsu schools have their annual holiday party and promotion ceremony. At some schools there is a syllabus where students are tested on material.  At other schools the criteria...

What is the Value of a Belt? The older I get, the more I realize you never quite get what you deserve. Rarely does the punishment fit the crime. Rarely does the reward fit the prize. For example, even if your job pays...

Do you think I’m ready? Do you really feel that I deserve it? Maybe I should do a couple more competitions first. How about one more year? These are just a few of the rebuttals instructors and Professors frequently hear when they’ve communicated...