The Most Overlooked Tool for Long-Term Performance
If there’s one thing that’s been consistent across high-level performers throughout history, it’s this: They all understood the power of...
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Healing The Mind After Combat Trauma w/ Pete DePrez
Pete DePrez is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and former SWAT operator. We explore his journey of recovery after living...
5 Valuable Practices That Made Me More Resilient for BJJ
BJJ is a combat sport that demands a lot from both the body and mind. By the time I hit...
5 Warning Signs You're Overtrained From BJJ & May Get Hurt
Many grapplers don’t realize that overtraining doesn’t always show up as sore muscles. Sometimes, the signs are subtle—until they’re not....
The Cumulative Injury Cycle: Why BJJ Destroys Your Body and How to Break Free
Last year, I published what became the most-viewed article on my site: "Jiu-Jitsu Is Destroying Your Body, Here’s Why” It...
15 Valuable Lessons From 15 Years On The Path to Black Belt
Last week, after 15 years on the mat, I earned my black belt. The journey was anything but linear—full of...
Fix Your Breathing To Recover Faster And Get Hurt Less
One of the most basic and fundamental functions that many athletes overlook when it comes to pain and performance is...
What Logan Paul Reminded Me About Combat Conditioning
Last weekend I was walking through Central Park when I randomly saw Logan Paul running toward me up East Drive....
5 Smart Ways To Make Progress When You're Hurt
After doing jiu-jitsu for 14 years I’ve been injured more times than I’d like to remember. But even after all...
