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Empty Your Cup, You're Not That Good Yet
It doesn’t matter what you’re training toward or the particular sport or art—it may be time to empty your cup.
Jeff Hutchings
Learn a New Skill or Re-Learn What you Think you Know
If you are able to remember things like riding a bike, tying your shoes, reciting the alphabet, or snapping your fingers, why can’t you with other skills too?
Sean Escaravage Jr.
Repetition is the Mother of All Learning
Ancient wisdom and Olympic legends agree that repetition is key for success. Don't simply mindlessly repeat, focus your repetition.
Shane Trotter
Build Better Habits To Stay Motivated
Focus on the process, not the goal.
Rachel Binette
Don't Waste Money On Another Cert
Cold cynicism is probably the best attitude to take when considering another certification.
Chris Holder
Maximize Your Workshop Experience
Learn how to get the most out of a workshop or seminar.
Josh Vogel
Don't Like to Practice? Then Teach
When you share your knowledge, you get more than you give.
Noel Plaugher
Embrace the Chaos and Try Something New
Become a better student and a better coach by adding something completely different to your training.
Noel Plaugher
Set Goals to Amplify Your BJJ Class and Give Your Training Direction
Discover how training goals will allow you to progress and leave class better than when you walked in.
Samuel Spiegelman
How 3 Senses and 4 Steps Can Make You a More Effective Coach
Being the best coach you can be means tailoring your approach depending on how each of your students learn.
Darren Twissell
How to Be an Expert: Knowing You Know Nothing is Everything
The first rule of being an expert is to never think you are an expert.
Chet Morjaria
Tough Lessons From My Teacher: Learning to Value Our Learning
Some of the toughest lessons we learn in the classroom can teach us to cope with the challenges we face as coaches and athletes.
Valerie Worthington
The Decline of Physical Literacy in Kids: What Can We Do?
It is no secret that children’s movement skills and physical literacy have been in steady decline in recent years.
Dresdin Archibald
Breakdowns and Takedowns: My Top 5 BJJ Analysis Resources
The Internet has made BJJ analysis so much easier. Learn to learn by observing with these websites.
Sally Arsenault
3 Tips for Developing Fine Motor Control During Childhood
Developing fine motor skills will help your kids excel in their sport. Here are some Montessori-inspired tips for building these skills.
David Varnes
Know Your Role: It's Okay to Say You Don't Know
Saying you aren’t an expert in something is seen as a sign of weakness. But nothing could be further from the truth.
Andrew Read
7 Ways to Get Ahead in the Fitness Business
I don’t have all the answers for running a gym business. But I do have this collection of principles that have led me to success.
Chet Morjaria
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