Operation:Assertiveness...The First Day

ASSERTIVENESS

Last night, I went for it...

I started in a neutral position, I fought for the submission. It was an interesting change of pace and felt "right" for lack of a better word.

Old habits die hard, and I must remain conscious of staying offensive.. but last night was a good start..

CUPS

I took one to the groin last night from someone trying to recover guard... I instantly felt nauseous, and was doubled over in pain

I have not been bagged like that in my adult life. Perhaps I should try wearing an athletic cup again...

Fuck that sucked

/Mike

Jiu Jitsu Changes Lives...

Before I started BJJ, I was on the wrong path. I smoked, I drank heavily, and I was out of shape.

I was recently looking over photo's of a Jean Jacques Machado seminar that Jesslyn and I attended when we were both white belts. I was shocked to see an old photo of me and how soft around the middle I was.

Now fast forward to the Machado Camp last week, and I had the opportunity to take another photo with Professor Jean Jacques Machado.

I think the results of two years of BJJ are undeniable!

(Also, thanks to Jesslyn for teaching me how to smile!).