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Talent Gets You In The Game; But Pride, Character, And Accountability Keep You There

Coaching & Culture

By Coach Kevin A local promoter contacted me about a BJJ superfight on his MMA card a couple of months ago. I’ve been active on the regional jiu-jitsu scene for years and built a bit of a following here in Florida, so I get these offers often. There was a time—really not that long ago—when

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Go to Win or Don’t Go at All: Lessons from My Match with Boogeyman Martinez

Mindset & Motivation

Throughout anyone’s grappling career, there are moments where you level up. These upgrades don’t always happen under the lights of a competition mat. Sometimes, they happen in your own academy—when you finally have a breakthrough roll with that purple belt who’s always one step ahead of you. When these moments arrive, your toughest opponent is

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Mindset & Motivation