Monthly Archives: March 2011

BJJ is a pain in my ______

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

“It’s not a matter of IF you’re going to get hurt, it’s a matter of WHEN.” –my doctor friend, on Jiu Jitsu. I’m having a bad day. Last week for some unknown reason my shoulder hurt. When I say hurt … Continue reading →

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Women and BJJ: Femininity

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

I love feeling feminine. One of the drawbacks to doing BJJ is that, afterward, I often feel like I was tagging along with Steve Irwin and got dragged into the swamp by a croc and barely escaped with my life. … Continue reading →

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Ready and willing

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

What kind of attitude do you have when you go into class? Are you always ready to learn? I’ll admit, I’m not always ready to learn. What I mean by this: a few months ago I asked an upper belt … Continue reading →

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