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Use Jiu Jitsu to Change Your Life

The philosophy of Jiu Jitsu has been lost in the US. Many people believe that Jiu Jitsu is Brazilian, but it is actually Japanese. The philosophical teachings of Jiu Jitsu has not been revived since it has been passed down from Maeda in the early 1900’s.

Like many other Asian martial arts, jiu jitsu shares some interesting traits.

In this country, Jiu Jitsu has been overshadowed with the concept of only winning ( by tapping your opponent). Once ego is involved, the art ceases to inhabit that person. Many students drop out of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since their frustration of being tapped becomes too overwhelming. Students believe that tapping their opponent defines them at that moment - and it is, at best, a hollow victory. Focusing on winning preoccupies the student with using the same techniques - any chance of experimenting with new ones takes a backseat.

Jiu Jitsu has many benefits. It can teach you the process of trial and error. Transfering these skills into business, and dealing with many failures (like tapping) can help you patiently reach that point of success.

More importantly, to keep moving and going with the flow of strength can help you become more flexible in life and business.

Unfortunately, there are too many academies where the person is defined by their daily victories. Unless that student trains to become a professional fighter, his losses will always be a source of frustration than a learning experience.