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Corina has one of the most winning competition rec

Corina has one of the most winning competition records that I have ever seen(from a Male or female). In fact, the only thing more absurd than how many wins she has amassed, is the total volume of submissions that she has successfully completed during her matches(it’s in the 90% range 🤯🤷‍♂️).▪️In some competitions, it’s not uncommon to see an athlete that is losing become more defensive and rather than try to win, focuses on not being submitted. When this happens it can make getting submissions very difficult.▪️The clip above is her competing in the open class(no weight divisions). Most times this alone can reek havoc on a competitors mind and it is not uncommon to see an athlete lose with their negative self doubts(facing a bigger & stronger opponent) before the match ever begins.▪️As the match starts, both athletes feel each other out. Corina gets taken down in a dominant fashion but refuses to concede position and attacks her opponents neck. This inevitably leads to a guard recovery and the opportunity for her to mount a successful offense of her own.▪️Let’s add that all up. Competition day = a stressful situation. Open weight division, even MORE stress. Dominant takedown + More stress. Guard passed + MORE stress. THIS is the point at which I was speaking about earlier. Many people become more defensive here and rather than try to win, spend all their effort trying not to lose. It’s not entirely a bad idea but while you are focusing on defense your opponent knows your not attacking and simply gains ground on you.▪️Instead, she doesn’t give into the stress or pressure of the moment. Corina(in a bad spot) recovers her guard and mounts a successful offense of her own and wins the match.▪️Regardless of what situation we are in, getting knocked down is not a life sentence to stay there. Recover, take action and WIN! Having a hard time getting back up? Never be ashamed to reach out for help. We have all been there. I have found that I ne of the best ways to get back up is to help others do the same. Sometimes all we need to do is get out of our own way and help others ❤️ Keep fighting 👊

Cherish the ups. Cherish the downs. Enjoy the in b

Cherish the ups. Cherish the downs. Enjoy the in betweens 🤗

There are no shortcuts to building ones resolve. I

There are no shortcuts to building ones resolve. It is done slowly, consistently and painfully through hard work 💪

The more technique you have, the less you have to

The more technique you have, the less you have to worry about it. The more technique there is, the less there is.▪️Pablo Picasso

This bulldogs base is on a whole different level 😂👌

Train + Recover 💪

Train + Recover 💪

Good morning with some good advice 👌

Good morning with some good advice 👌

Thank you to all of the veterans who have walked a

Thank you to all of the veterans who have walked and continue to walk the harder path. We honor you by doing our best to take care of our family, community and country to return the favor and demonstrate our gratitude. Eternally grateful for your service and sacrifice ❤️▪️The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands during times of comfort and convenience. But where he stands during times of challenge and controversy

What a beautiful evening sky on display right now

What a beautiful evening sky on display right now 😍

Think street. Train sport. Practice art 🤙

Think street. Train sport. Practice art 🤙

Love your weeds as much as your unblossomed flower

Love your weeds as much as your unblossomed flowers

Yesterday was our turn, today it was his 😍 Almo

Yesterday was our turn, today it was his 😍 Almost 17 years young and still hammering 💪

There is knowledge out there that can completely c

There is knowledge out there that can completely change our lives for the better. This is a small fragment of it 👌

Pretty amazing that we live in a place where we c

Pretty amazing that we live in a place where we can watch the sunrise on a beach and hike up a mountain by the afternoon ❤️ Grateful beyond words to be surrounded by such a great group of people. Proud of all the little people that busted their butts to finish strong 💪 What a memorable November afternoon. Thank you everyone!

Developing a tolerance for struggle and adversity

Developing a tolerance for struggle and adversity is a literal pain in the a$$. It’s my least favorite but most important part of the day. It is achieved by doing many things but in this photo I am at the end of a 25 minute session in a 190 degree box. I don’t think many people know how miserable this feels. As much as it sounds like torture, I have come to realize that is very necessary for me(and MANY others).▪️It is a different kind of medicine. A kind that gives a healthy kick in the ass & a fresh perspective on what ACTUALLY sucks(you know like things that aren’t on the tv or internet).▪️The positives are that there doesn’t appear to be any side effects(other than intense suffering 😆). And unnecessary stress, worry and drama seem to melt away into the puddles of sweat that get left behind. I feel like a new person after every session. ▪️It is a similar feeling to Jiu Jitsu in a lot of ways. A key difference is that it’s lonely as hell in there and the only fight to be won, is with yourself.▪️One thing I am certain of though, is that many people would have a completely different life if they took more of this medicine(not sauna specifically, but doing more things that suck) on a daily basis.▪️By the time I get out of the sauna(or finish with Jiu Jitsu) I am a focused, smiling, laughing and hugging machine. In other words, exactly what this world needs more of 🤗▪️Without that adversity I am not sure where I would be. Likely misguided, moody, weak and confused. Nowhere good, that is for sure ❤️🙏 #itsfree #getsome

Be something you love and understand ❤️ Hope e

Be something you love and understand ❤️ Hope everyone is enjoying this exquisite November day. Can’t wait train this evening 💪

What if this is all a game? Are you playing it saf

What if this is all a game? Are you playing it safe, or to the best of your ability? 😉

It isn’t that some of us are unafraid of dying.

It isn’t that some of us are unafraid of dying. It’s that many of us are deathly afraid of not living 🤙

All I’m saying is if these dogs can scale a tree

All I’m saying is if these dogs can scale a tree, defy gravity AND bite a ball 15ft in the air, we can get our asses off the couch and exercise 🤷‍♂️

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