The 3% Rule (or Why 97% of People Fail)

The 3% Rule (or Why 97% of People Fail)

I was talking to my friend Roberto today and he was telling me about “The 3% Rule”. Basically, this rule claims that only 3% of a group will progress to the next level. For example, only 3% of High School football players will be able to play in College. Then, 3% of...

Does Winning Matter to You?

There has been a recent trend in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world of decrying Competition, both “Sport BJJ” and Mixed Martial Arts, and emphasizing “self-defense” for Jiu-Jitsu.  Our BJJ is for self-defense is an excuse used by academies that...