For the vast majority of my jiu jitsu career, I really had it all wrong. I spent all my time trying to be the best on the mats. I didn't care about getting "better" as much as I did that I was simply better then everyone else around me. I used the people in class, … Continue reading My Jiu Jitsu Manifesto
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What up, Undisputed - Tucson?! I'm absolutely stoked to be there in a little over 2 weeks! I'm taking some time to rest up and recover from foot surgery. I won't be 100% when I get there but it won't be long until I am! Now that the World's are over, we're starting on a … Continue reading Undisputed – Tucson
Are you one of those competitors that does extremely well in class but absolutely chokes when it comes time to compete at tournaments? Have you seen that training partner of yours that you normally slaughter, Monday through Friday, tear it up while you continuously get knocked out of competition in the first round? Having a … Continue reading A Competitive Mindset
With the Pan American Championships right around the corner, I thought I'd write this week's post on determination. Most of you, like me, have been preparing since last year for this very event. We've been training hard, eating clean, working through injury and mentally preparing for battle. Now, that hard work and determination culminates next … Continue reading NEVER Give Up…a prelude to the Pan Ams.
Check out my new instructional video of the week: the half guard triangle! I used this in the first round of the 2009 No Gi Pan Ams to finish the match. Make sure you let me know when you pulled if off! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lrWOpD3jeM
Coming back from my bought with VRSA has been tough but I finally feel like I'm making progress. My cardiovascular and strength levels are regaining stride and have almost reached the point they dipped from before hospitalization. And, it's just in time for tournament season! We have some big events coming up for Team Shawn … Continue reading Back at it!
Falling off the training "wagon" happens to everyone at least once over the course of their training career. The realty about what we do is that it's not always easy on your body. Throughout my BJJ career I've sustained many injuries; some more serious than others. I've torn my ACL, MCL and LCL; torn cartilage … Continue reading I Wanna Win!
My trip to Australia was absolutely amazing. I'm quite positive that getting to see your little sister get married is one of the best feelings in the world. Standing beside her as her "Man of Honor" was by far the coolest experience I've ever encountered...next to proposing to my future wife. Even though the trip … Continue reading Australia
I just found an old match I had against Tristan Yunker at an EGO tournament in Indianapolis back in 2008! This was in the finals of the purple belt division. Tristan was sporting a white belt because he forgot his! LOL. Great match against a great competitor though.
I have a super fight scheduled October 16th against a great competitor, Justin Christopher, at the Bluegrass Open! The format on this match is a little different but will be exciting to watch; no points, no time limit...submission only! The two of us are going to battle it out until one of us gives up! … Continue reading Superfight Oct. 16th in Louisville, KY!
