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BJJ Basics - One of Matt's first two original designsOne of the things I’ve mentioned several times over the years is how I’m not a big fan of the blood, chain link fences and violent themes on most MMA and BJJ merchandise. It’s not that I don’t like blood or violent themes. Hell, my favorite video game is Fallout 3. I just don’t want to wear it to the mall with my wife

Happy Thanksgiving
Great class last night. Light warmup and we worked on the scissor sweep from 93 guard for technique. I also had some good fun in sparring, worked from turtle and finished with a great match with Mark W. He and I seem to match up well. We’re about the same size and strength. He’s been training in martial arts his entire life and I’m way more handsome. It all works out. So, I usually have enough space to work on my technique, but if I make a mistake, he’s right there to capitalize. Looking forward to hanging with family today, eating some turkey and chilling out. My daughter made some homemade pumpkin pie and has threatened to make a chocolate c

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Anniversary Post Addendum
P.S.  I mentioned that I have to have a direction.  I’ve realized recently how true that really is for me.  I’m a very creative person.  In my job and in my personal life, I innovate all the time.  I’ve moved up in my job because I can see systems well.  I recognize patterns and can identify trends.  This is one of my strengths.  But in BJJ, I don’t, and it just really dawned on me yesterday that this was true.  I was sparring with Bing yesterday, and it’s ridiculous how easy it is for him to move me around.  At one point, seeing that I was a little frustrated, he said, “Steve, you just have to keep moving.”  I know!  But I did