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a "Capsule Lock." Can definitely say I've never seen this in MMA.

@KunathMMA Nick Denis

Name an obscure UFC fighter and I'll tell you if you pass or not... Example: KB Bhullar ✅ Carlos Condit ❌

@BernardoFariaJJ @BernardoFariaJJ what were the details that caused the spikes for you?

I was reflecting on this… Learning Jiu-Jitsu happens in spikes. A lot of the time it feels like we are stagnated, or even getting a little worse. Then all of a sudden, we discover a new move or detail that perfectly matches our style, and everything levels up again. Another spike. Then after that, we feel stagnated again… sometimes for weeks, sometimes for months… until the next breakthrough comes. And honestly, it feels like the cycle never ends. When I look back at my career and my own Jiu-Jitsu journey, there were a few moves and details that completely changed my game in training and competition. Every time I found one of them, it created a huge spike in my progress for days or weeks. Then eventually came another period of feeling stuck again… until I discovered the next move or detail that made a difference. I just wanted to share this in case you’ve been feeling stagnated lately. It’s part of the journey for all of us. Would also love to hear about YOUR Jiu-Jitsu journey and if you’ve ever felt the same way. Let me know in the comments…

@McGregorRousey2 I'm gueasing only @Grabaka_Hitman did

At the risk of sounding like a complete casual… I am the only person who didn’t watch a single episode of Road to UFC?

@KarynBryant Thanks Karyn!

14 years 🗓 It's been fun! ✌️😎

@chrismwojcik I thoroughly enjoy your thoughts and insights, Chris. You're wise beyond your years. Congrats on the successful 2025. Onward!

5 important lessons I learned in 2025: 2025 was one of the busiest years of my life. • I got engaged • I competed in some important events • I went on 26 trips (mostly for Jiu-Jitsu) • We Woj Locked the World This year, I learned a lot about life, Jiu-Jitsu, training, creativity, and more. Here are the 5 most important lessons I learned this year. ----------- 1. You need to train resilience and durability. This is something I am still working on, but at least I have begun to work on it. Earlier this year, I was not resilient, not durable, and honestly just frustrated with my progress as a whole on and off the mat. The catalyst for a breakthrough here was challenging myself physically and mentally. Training to become more resilient and durable. I didn't realize that resilience and durability are skills, just like the ones you build on the mat. ----------- 2. There's maybe a better way to train Jiu-Jitsu. One problem with Jiu-Jitsu culture is the widespread idea that if you learn the one secret technique, you'll beat everyone. It's just not true. That's not how skill works. You don't need more facts or ideas; you need more skills. You should mostly be training to build skills, not to pick up more details. ----------- 3. Balance is messy. Sometimes, I need to work harder. Other times, I need to chill out and take myself less seriously. Sometimes I am being soft. Other times, I am being stubborn. The lesson for me is that the idea of perfect balance doesn't really exist. You'll always lean too far in one way or the other. The real focus should be on improving your self-awareness, your focus, and staying calm in the storm. ----------- 4. The work isn't always the most important thing. I work as hard as I can. I pour hours into learning as much as I can and doing the best work I can. But this year, I've learned that the work is unforgiving. You need to detach from it. Some things (and some people) always will be more important than the work. That's a sign you're doing the right stuff. ----------- 5. You need to build a good team. If you're an athlete, you need coaches. You need training partners. Teammates. I think the writer in me glorified having to do it all on my own for too long. Surround yourself with people who know better than you about the skills you're looking to build. It helps if you just like them for who they are :)

@shereaps @bjjminx Im honored 😁

@bjjminx Purple belt men between 130-150lbs are my favorite rolls.

my favorite rolls are with blue belts there i said it

@shereaps Ayyy. Good shit. Congrats

Got my black belt today and sobbed in front of a crowd 🤧

@OpenNoteGrapple That's awesome! Would you say you were a hobbyist or a competitor when you opened your gym? And has that changed since?

Threw my corporate career away to teach jiujitsu and open a gym My only regret is not doing it sooner

Brutal spinning wheel kick KO by 3-0 Mavlon Kosimov this morning at BPL 1 in Uzbekistan

BIGGEST FIGHT DAY OF THE YEAR WAKE UP #UFC322

@MacMallyMMA 🙏💪

Bryan Battle drops an all time post fight speech. I think this applies to everyone whether you’re a combat sports fan or not. I debated posting this but i announced recently that I was going to be a dad. The love of my life and I had our first ultrasound yesterday and there was no heartbeat. I am beyond devastated but trying to remain strong and Bryan’s words just hit in a way I don’t know… maybe other people should hear as well. Maybe a fight post isn’t the best place to do this but I found his words profound. “God will never give you more than you can bear.” ❤️🙏

@Markee1287 Congrats sir!

Mom We Did It We Became A Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. Hard to put everything into words our life together has been so much ups and downs you show me and raise me to become the best man I could be. This achievement is about both of us cause without you I’m not doing any of this.

RIP Arthur Jones. Met him briefly, he was full of joy.

@SandipantsL This is crazy.

@chrismwojcik Agreed.

I hate to admit this, but: If I didn’t do Jiu-Jitsu and wasn’t obsessed with it, I probably wouldn’t watch it. It’s enjoyable because I understand what’s going on and know the athletes. It’s not objectively exciting. Most matches aren’t that interesting. My 2 cents 😅

You've neglected that quick and easy task for so long. You really gonna go and just complete it....now?

Lerone Murphy puts Aaron Pico OUT COLD with a spinning back elbow 🤯 #UFC319 x.com/MMACLIPS4U2/st…

this is a non-cigarette powered elbow see the difference?

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