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The Mental Arts

Stories of transformation, beyond the belt, for martial artists everywhereDaily Tidbits of Wisdom: https://thementalarts.substack.com

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[GUEST] BJJ Mental Models with Steve Kwan 🐢🧠🐈

[GUEST] BJJ Mental Models with Steve Kwan 🐢🧠🐈

This title isn't totally there to game the algorithms...  Steve Kwan teaches and trains at Ascension Martial Arts.  Stev... Read more

9 Jan 2022

43mins

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The Jiu Jitsu Journey - Dr. Valerie Worthington

The Jiu Jitsu Journey - Dr. Valerie Worthington

Dr. Valerie Worthington is a jiu jitsu black belt currently teaching and training in Gracie Humaita Philadelphia. I firs... Read more

28 Jun 2021

49mins

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What Daffodils Teach Us about Death...and Life

What Daffodils Teach Us about Death...and Life

Come listen to the story of my first martial arts instructor and how he influenced my life for the better. --- Send in a... Read more

26 Apr 2021

4mins

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What Frozen 2 Teaches Us about Accepting Ourselves and Growing Up

What Frozen 2 Teaches Us about Accepting Ourselves and Growing Up

I watched Frozen 2 recently and was inspired to write this essay about what it means to feel at home with yourself.--- S... Read more

29 Mar 2021

5mins

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[SHORT TAKES] How to Be (More) Proactive 👏🏼 in Your BJJ

[SHORT TAKES] How to Be (More) Proactive 👏🏼 in Your BJJ

Be proactive, be, be, proactive! 📚🔍 Sign up for the newsletter for bonus content! https://thementalarts.substack.com/s... Read more

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[SHORT TAKES] Fighting Burnout in BJJ

[SHORT TAKES] Fighting Burnout in BJJ

Be on fire, but don't end up in flames 🚒 Sign up for the newsletter for bonus content! https://thementalarts.substack.c... Read more

10 Dec 2020

3mins

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[SHORT TAKES] How to Get Out of a Training Funk

[SHORT TAKES] How to Get Out of a Training Funk

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9 Dec 2020

3mins

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