I started NoEgoBjj since 2011, when I started my journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). In this blog, I share my stories & experiences as I train & strive to get better on the martial art and sport. I am here to share more than techniques but concepts and principles that I believe may help inspire and improve us not only as BJJ practitioners but also better persons. I co-relate BJJ and life as one.
My blog title pretty much states my mindset on BJJ and views in life. Based in MLA.
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Look not just to see but also to open your eyes to new perspective. Hear with the intent to listen, understand and openly learn new things. Open your mind and be humble in your mindset of learning.
“If you want to learn, be humble.”
#unbiasedthought #noego #noegobjj
Source: The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday
The experience on my 3rd consecutive year at the IBJJF Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship was just pure AWESOME! I wanted to be at the moment and fully grasp the whole experience from feeling the wind that was blowing when i was walking to the budokan, to running my fingers to the walls of the stadium to feeling the mats on my hands and feet before every match. I could feel every drop of my sweat run through my face in between matches. This time I didnt listen to music and put on earphones to pump me up but just wanted to be IN THE MOMENT. NO HYPE. This made me compete at my very best with positive energy and extra attention to every detail.
Being present in the moment is a gift and I am extremely thankful for one of the most wonderful experiences I’ve had.
Live in the moment and appreciate the present. The present is a present. 📷: @fotosdejiujitsu.jp
#ibjjf #asianopen2018 #bjj #noego #noegobjj #creativetransitions #shoyoroll
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I believe that we can always learn something from someone. As a coach, I sincerely appreciate it when students ask about the lessons I teach because they are clarifying an idea and they are smart enough to think why or why not and the how. Clarifying an idea or questioning shouldn’t be seen as a conflict but rather as an opportunity to have something greater than what the student knows and synergize with the concept taught. What ends up is having a better idea and concept than what was actually taught. PROGRESS. But this can only happen when not only the student but also the teacher has NO EGO and open to think of new ideas while holding strong to the foundation of principles.
I like teaching the concept behind every technique rather than the steps. Teach concepts and understanding of THE PROCESS will follow.
I am a coach & mentor but more importantly and will always be a student of the art of jiujitsu and life 🖖
Repost from my student and friend @jomzwi
#noego #noegobjj #jiujitsu
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Word for the day: INEXORABLE
Never in a hurry
Never worried
Never desperate
Never stopping short
Especially for those who practice jiu-jitsu and live that lifestyle, this has so much feels🤙
Source: The Obstacle Is The Way, Ryan Holiday
#noego #noegobjj #ryanholiday #jiujitsu #bjj
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Managed to squeeze in a competition while on vaction with the fam. My girls said they enjoy watching “fights” because you can never predict results. Competing is my little way of inspiring and never giving up regardless of result.
The L is for The Learning.
#dumau #asjjf #noego #noegobjj #bjj #japan #taito
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This is the key mentality one should be having when starting with jiu-jitsu or any difficult but worthwhile task in life.
“Focus on the moment, not the monsters that may or may not be up ahead”
Live in the present moment.
Source: The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday
The pain in losing my 1st match here in Japan for the 2nd straight year CUTS DEEP. I went all out in training and conditioning to put myself in a position to be at my very best and hopefully win. Set my goals high and worked harder and smarter like never before. Gave up and sacrificed WANTS for the NEED to put myself in a position to win. I fell short. It hurts because I gave all I can.
I will remember this day and experience but will not let it discourage or break me.
#noego #noegobjj #asianopen2017 #japan
