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Be honest. This one is really important
Should James Rock the Pink Rickson Gi ?
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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. ☀️
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Sep '25 •
Welcome: please introduce yourself
Welcome to Defend Yourself. Im glad you’re here. As Rickson Gracie's uke (assistant), I am lucky and grateful to be guided by the GOAT 🐐 on a daily basis. I encourage you to share your experience as well so that we all may learn from and support each other. Step 1: Please introduce yourself by commenting on this post. Share your rank, your martial arts experience, a photo if you like, and where you train. Step 2: Click here to enter the "Get Started Classroom."
Nov '25 •
Focus for the week (breath)
This week try to start breathing audibly before you get tired. Make this your focus. If you get submitted because you’re focused on breathing, it’s ok. Let your attention be 75% on your breath and 25% on your partner. You will not do as well but you are practicing something that will pay off later. tchew tchew tchew tchew. Have a great week of training 👊
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Biggest Takeaway from a Private, Camp, or Seminar
What is the single most valuable takeaway (advice or technique) you’ve gotten from a private, camp, or seminar? Mine was advice from a camp with Henry Akins, originally passed down from Rickson: “Training is in the mind.” The lesson is that you don’t necessarily need the best training partners to get good at jiu-jitsu—your focus, intent, and awareness can carry your training a long way.
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