Tag: brazilian jiu-jitsu

If you want to get in the best shape of your life, train with somebody who has done that for themselves and knows how to get YOU  there.  With that said, we would like to welcome Jeff Roux from Excel Fitness. 

About 20 years ago I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Bob Orlando (who passed in 2016).  Mr. Orlando was a very inspirational person, a great martial artist, and a pacifist.  While I have seen this quote attributed to others, and I recently saw somebody try to take credit for the expression themselves, I believe…

Recently, I had a conversation with my instructor (Professor Austin), and we were discussing how the meaning of things can change over time.  As a specific example, he brought up the Declaration of Independence (and then sent me documentation via e-mail to support what it was we were discussing). 

I’ve been training in the martial arts for over 40 years. In that time, I’ve noticed that some people get really, really good at this.  Others… not so much.  I’ve had ample to time to watch literally thousands of people partake in the training journey, and there actually is a secret to getting good- not…