A few weekends ago, I committed to running the "Psycho Wyco" Run Toto Run 10 mile option, as well as competing at the Victory Grappling Championships in both the Gi and No-Gi divisions. I also committed to the 165 lb weight class, which means I have a few pounds to drop. Believe it or not, this produced freedom. … Continue reading Freedom in Commitment
Category: Grappling
Lessons Learned from a Jiu Jitsu Competition
Victory Grappling Championships was held on Sunday, December 2nd in Parkville, MO. The St. Joseph Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club hosts the event. This was my fourth competition. In all of my competitions up until this one, I've won my first match. In the Gi division, I only had one other competitor in my division. When … Continue reading Lessons Learned from a Jiu Jitsu Competition
The Tribal Element
If an outside observer happened to look into a specific building around 6:25pm on Tuesday, May 1st, this is what they would have seen. A bunch of individuals wearing different colored Japanese pajamas, with different colored belts, were lined up in two rows. On a closer inspection, the observer may have noticed all those wearing … Continue reading The Tribal Element
Grappling With The Nerves
With Victory Grappling Championships this weekend, my second Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament, there is a certain level of nervousness to which I feel many of you can all probably relate. This often happens before a big event, whether it is an important presentation, interview, performance, or athletic competition. The nerves strike, and sometimes they strike pretty … Continue reading Grappling With The Nerves
2 Hobbies, 1 Day
Saturday, April 28th will be a busy day. Parkville Microbrew Festival A few months ago, Erin and I committed to attending the Parkville Microbrew Festival in Parkville, MO. It takes place at English Landing Park in Parkville, with tasting going from 1-5pm this year. The Greater Topeka Hall of Foamers will be serving 17 of … Continue reading 2 Hobbies, 1 Day
The Shaw Show 