Recently I was awarded a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu–a difficult journey.  I was recently asked by a client, Is Jiu Jitsu a “‘silver bullet?  What’s it like to be at the end of your goal?”

Jiu Jitsu has saved my life from many perspectives. And it’s not a silver bullet.  Jiu Jitsu is a journey from the finite to the infinite.  No matter how long I do Jiu Jitsu its humbling to feel like I know nothing at all, while continuing to build skill–even as my body wears out from the aging process.

To me Jiu Jitsu is a metaphor: the daily choice to continue to walk down the path despite challenges–learning to adapt to changing circumstances out of my control.

I have such fond memories of my team in Lesotho, 2021.

They were probably the first Basotho ever trained as a group–tough as nails.

I have such fond memories of being able to share my skills with them.

It’s rough competing with people half your age.

But it keeps me young at heart.