Here are two variations of how to escape when you have your back taken and opponent has a body triangle locked in. This is my coach Jason Manly, one of the very best, if not the best, grapplers I’ve ever trained with. Make sure you watch until the end because we go over the most essential details of the video which is controlling the hands to prevent being choked when attempting the first two techniques.

Didn’t feel like being in the gym today, but surprisingly had one of the best sessions I’ve had in a while. Not “feeling like it” in the moment may keep you from something big happening. Find a way to show up and do the work anyways, you might just be surprised with how you get rewarded.

Had a goal to hit a score of 90 or more on my sleep score for the week. Such a good goal to keep in rotation so you are well rested and recovered to make the most out of each day. Don’t sleep on how important sleep is.

Just finished reading ‘Winning’ by Tim Grover. I really loved this, especially for anyone highly competitive, and if you’re not competitive and want/need to be in order to push yourself more and achieve your goals, definitely check this out. All about the mindset of many great championship level athletes that are obsessed with Winning.

When you’re truly building the life you want, the life you know you’re capable of, you don’t have energy to waste on hate, on gossip, on negativity, or on anything outside your control. Because every ounce of energy you give to those things is energy you steal from your future. Focus on the work. Not the noise. Not the opinions. Not the distractions. Just the mission. Most people never reach their potential because they leak energy everywhere. Reacting to comments, getting caught up in drama, comparing themselves, proving themselves, worrying about things that don’t help them move one inch closer to their goals. That’s how the enemy wins. That’s how dreams die. Slowly, quietly, through distraction. But not you. Not here. That’s not what we are about. Elite Endeavor is about becoming the kind of person who refuses to waste a single breath on anything that weakens your purpose. Your energy is your most valuable resource. Guard it. Use it for growth. Use it for discipline. Use it for building the future you keep praying for. Block out everything that doesn’t serve your mission. Protect your focus like it’s your lifeline. Because it is. Stay locked in. Stay intentional. Stay tunnel vision. Let the world talk. Your actions speak so loud that it drowns out the noise from their lips.