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Tag Archives: Brazilian Jiu JItsu
Conquering the Jiu Jitsu Gender Divide
From mount, I scrambled for her loose arm, throwing my head down on top of it to secure it in what I hoped would be an Americana. The ref knelt down, knowing a submission was near. I rehearsed exactly what … Continue reading
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Tagged BJJ Women, Brazilian Jiu JItsu, Caio Terra Academy Madison, CTA, Female Athletes, Jiu Jitsu, Women
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Why Competition Matters
It was still dark when my teammates and I converged at Caio Terra Academy Madison. There was an air of nervous excitement as we wiped the sleep from our eyes and loaded our gear into vehicles. The chatter on the … Continue reading
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Tagged BJJ, Brazilian Jiu JItsu, Caio Terra Academy Madison, CTA Madison, Karen Vieth
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Never Too Old to Train Jiu Jitsu
I sat across from him, nervously clutching my cup of coffee, hoping the first date wouldn’t be too incredibly awkward. When he turned to the side to adjust his chair, I got my hopes up. Cauliflower ears. “He must be … Continue reading
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Tagged Age, BJJ, Brazilian Jiu JItsu, Education, Health, Jiu Jitsu, Karen Vieth, Meditation, Training, white belt
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My Life in Tattoos
I recently received Tools of Titans as a gift from a friend. This book is a compilation of the great thoughts, habits, and ideas of successful people. Each person’s chapter is accompanied by a thumbnail of their spirit animal. While there is … Continue reading
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Tagged BJJ, Brazilian Jiu JItsu, change, growth, Jiu Jitsu, journey, Karen Vieth, memoir, tattoo
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Be a Lady — No Acting Required
Going to the gym is the equivalent of engaging in a sociological study. Today, my lens was gender. I glanced around the changing room and cringed at the curling irons, make up, hair spray, and accessories. Women were in many … Continue reading
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Tagged BJJ, Brazilian Jiu JItsu, Education, feminine, feminism, Gender, gender roles, girl power, girls, inspiration, Karen Vieth, role models, Stereotypes, strength
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Never Again “Just a Girl” (Why I train Jiu Jitsu)
I stepped off the mats on Friday night with a grin on my face and my head held high. I paused in surprise as I passed the locker room mirror. The person looking back at me had an unfamiliar glow. She … Continue reading
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Tagged BJJ, Brazilian Jiu JItsu, community, Gender, inspiration, Karen Vieth, lessons, letting go, life, Stereotypes, strength, Training, Women
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The Perils of Conjecture
We all have shortcomings. Mine tend to come in the form of emotional tantrums. Thanks to Isabel Briggs Myers, I can explain away this personality deficit as being INFP. After all, these deep thoughts and feelings can be a lot to … Continue reading
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Tagged BJJ, Brazilian Jiu JItsu, Self Help, Self Talk, Training
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