Monthly Archives: April 2013

Learning to Control My Brain and Body Ninja Turtles Style

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

Lately, I’ve been feeling like I’ve fallen into a rut with my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I see all my fellow students improving far faster than I do and pulling out all their techniques so well when rolling while I don’t … Continue reading →

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My Martial Arts Philosophy

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

There is nothing noble about being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. – Ernest Hemingway – I used to be the kind of girl that made lots of excuses. “Oh, of course … Continue reading →

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One and A Half Years On: Competing in the Victorian 2013 Jiu Jitsu Championships

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

So, I competed in the Victorian 2013 Jiu Jitsu Championships over the weekend and though I’m still filled with all kinds of mixed feelings and emotions, I really wanted to write about my fight before I forget it. Getting the … Continue reading →

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One and a Half Years Ago…

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Tomorrow, I’ll be competing in the Victorian 2013 Jiu Jitsu Championship. I’m only entering just one event, the Female Novice Masters 56kg Gi. Today, I went along to watch the No-Gi events and to cheer on my team. Whilst watching, … Continue reading →

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