I’ve always been enchanted by the idea of “grit and grace.” I love the idea of being a dangerous human while also still having grace and not being hardened to the world or to people. There’s something beautiful about women who are dangerous and can protect themselves and their family…women who are prepared to fight against those who wish to cause harm…women who appear completely average but are anything BUT…
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What Do You See?
(I originally posted these words three years ago. It was the first time I fought, and it was an incredible experience. It popped up in my memories and felt that it’s just as meaningful now as it was then, so I’m sharing here today). Ladies- I want you to take a good look at this photo. This is me, doing a point Muay Thai fight at 118 lbs. In my…
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Coaches have Coaches-Weird!
Have you ever watched your own coach learn? I’m not just talking about just your daily learning through teaching and interacting with people like we all do or even through a seminar or whatever, but I’m talking about your coach, taking a class from HIS OWN coach? Have you ever watched that? . I can’t even put my finger on why this was such an interesting experience for me, but…
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Overcoming No-Gi Discomfort
We’re four days into gi season, and the laundry is already killing me. I never thought I’d long for no-gi season. Years ago, the impending approach of no-gi season instigated discomfort for me. Everyone (read: males…remember, I was one of the only females at the time) couldn’t understand why I hated it so much. Heck, it took me some serious thought before I was even able to figure out why…
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Just Roll
When the days are hard, and your mind needs to rest, just roll. . When your heart is heavy, and weighs down your chest, just roll. . When the conversations leave you frustrated and tired, just roll. . When you feel like you can’t possibly handle anything more, just roll. . When nothing else seems to be going as planned, just roll. . And when you need just a moment…
