A Month of Jiu Jitsu: How My Attitude and Perspective Affected the Experience

I started off enthusiastic. Granted, I was a little nervous being a newbie, but I felt motivated. I had to get used to the warm up drills and calisthenics. After running several laps around the room, we formed two lines to do warm up movements. In the beginning, these drills were a little unsettling to me. I don’t consider myself out of shape, but it was a challenge trying to keep up and catch my breath.

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The unexamined life is not worth living. -Socrates

A Student of Practical Philosophy

After I moved back to New York last year, I was in search of new things that would enhance my life. I wanted to get involved in something that would expand my knowledge and help me to connect better.

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Sometimes the Hardest Thing Is Just Showing Up

I like challenging myself and trying new things. At times, I will try new activities by myself. Attempting something for the first time can be a little frightening because of the fear of the unknown. You don’t always know what to expect. Sometimes the hardest thing is just showing up.

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