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8 contributions to Defend Yourself
Focus for the week (nature)
This week, get out and spend time in whatever is as close to the wilderness as you can get. Even if that just means standing on your balcony in the sunshine. Ocean would be better. Or forest. If you can’t find time this week then plan a camping trip. Those who lose touch with nature seem sad to me. We are solar panels and should absorb sunshine on as much of the surface of our bare skin as possible. Go out and get naked in the sun. ☀️
6 likes • 2d
Good idea, planning to enjoy the sunshine poolside today, almost nature ;)
Discount from one of our members
Want some antibacterial and environmentally friendly hemp jiujitsu gear? The owner of Datsusara has offered members here a 15% discount on products if anyone is inclined. Go to dsgear.com and use code skool15. Thanks @Chris Odell
2 likes • Jan 21
I've been a little bit busy lately, but if anybody has questions about the gear, I will check from time to time, or feel free to direct message me. Thanks for letting me market at y'all, just thought it might be cool to have a discount for fellow students here. Also please don't share this code outside the group. Thank you.
1 like • Jan 22
@Jay G Glad to hear it, enjoy :)
Happy New Year 🎆
Hey everyone, Thank you so much for being a part of this community. I am honored by your engagement and support. I started this group so that I could share what I’ve learned with people who don't have the proximity to the source that I’ve been so fortunate to have. I am truly blessed to be guided by Master Rickson on a daily basis. I trust that you have gotten something out of this trial period. I want everyone to have a place where they can feel supported by their peers and find the guidance they’re looking for. Many of you have asked for clear training paths, structure, and access to me so I am building it. More details to come.
2 likes • Jan 1
Thank you James, and Happy New Year!
BJJ wizardry poll 🧙‍♂️
Be honest. This is a safe space. Select the option that matches your jiu-jitsu powers. This helps me tailor training discussions, drills, and self-defense concepts to the group. Vote so I know who I’m dealing with in here 😄 💬 Drop a comment: • How long you’ve trained • Sport vs self-defense (or both) • Or the belt you feel like on your best/worst day 😏
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5 likes • Dec '25
Been training for about 14 years total mat time, started in 2005, but moved around quite a bit and took some years off for obsessing on golf and raising my daughter. Sadly still a blue belt but things have been getting much better now that I'm back at an SBG (SBG Texas) and learning from Chris & James.
Flow ropes
Review of my new flow ropes I ordered from Winding Rope in Australia. Love this practice. Have you ever tried this? I started with a cheap piece of rope from the hardware store.
Flow ropes
5 likes • Dec '25
I of course made my own from hemp natural fiber rope, sadly not true hemp but at least manilla hemp. Have to admit, though, I don't use it often enough, good to see what you're doing with it.
2 likes • Dec '25
@James Driskill by the way you follow Nsima at all? Interesting character, huge guy but a BJJ brown belt and clearly knows how to take care of his body using many modes including rope flow. Seems like a good dude... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xz_Wuk9xrE
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Chris Odell
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@chris-odell-3344
Founder of Datsusara.

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