The color of one’s belt represents the person’s level within a martial art. However, rank isn’t the only measure of one as a martial artist. Your purpose, goals, and values play a significant role in helping you become the best version of yourself on and off the mats. For many…
Mindset
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Practicing Selective Aggression
Society frowns on the aggressive nature. I argue that it is something we must cultivate and learn to master. Learning how to deal with aggression shown towards us will prepare us for when confronted by it. Conversely, tapping into our aggression and using the appropriate level of aggressiveness for the…
Mindset
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Work Your Way To The Top
My first experience with *Kosen Judo was as a university exchange student in Japan. Having already trained in martial arts for a few years, I thought I’d at least have a fighting chance during practice. Boy, was I wrong. When it was time to work on pin escapes, one of…