Jiu-Jitsu Blog
Reflections from years on the mat.
Lessons and stories that decades of jiu-jitsu practice have produced. Not theory. Experience.
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Conviction
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Pressure Creates Diamonds
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Coming Back to What Matters
Right before important moments, distractions, doubt, and noise seem to
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More Than a Champion
Sensei Xande Ribeiro reflects on what it truly means to be a champion —
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The Practice of Presence
Sensei Xande Ribeiro reflects on the power of presence — on the mat and
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Regardless of the Outcome
Sensei Xande reflects on finding purpose in Jiu Jitsu — not through
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The Great Equalizer
Sensei Xande Ribeiro reflects on the most powerful aspect of Jiu Jitsu
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What Is a White Belt Mentality?
What does it really mean to have a white belt mentality? Sensei Xande
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The Secret Technique: Why Calm Is the Most Powerful Skill in Jiu Jitsu
Everyone is looking for the secret move. The truth is, every technique
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How the Best Martial Artists Train: The Method Behind Real Improvement
Most people train. Few people develop. This week's Sensei's Corner