Word of the Month: ACTION!

                 ACTION! is the word of the month for April. Over the years I have realized that there are a several traits successful people have in common. One of these successful traits being ACTION! Action happens as a result of making a DECISION. Sometimes your decision is very conscious. For example, deciding to go for a run or deciding to stretch at the end of Jiu-Jitsu practice. Sometimes your decision is subconscious. For example, eating when you get hungry or you put shoes when you go outside. Many times our actions reflect decisions we have made over a period of time. As a result, our actions are not determined by daily decisions but out of habit or routine. Therefore, if you are determined to do something new, you must make a decision and allow you actions to reflect your decision. If the action does not follow, you really have not made a decision. 
                  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is all about ACTION! Initially, the action you create is very taxing and inefficient. The decisions you are making are either incorrect or you just don't have the time to make your move within the allotted amount of time. However, as you begin to feel comfortable in different positions and learn to move your body in different directions, you learn how to apply the forces and laws of nature to your advantage. You start to find efficiency with your action. Now you are able to make the correct decision with enough time for your action to be applied. At times Jiu Jitsu may be discouraging, tough, or hard, but allowing yourself to learn from your ACTION! will help you learn. Simply making the DECISION to keep moving will elevate your game! 
                  Sometimes we choose not to make a DECISION. As a consequence, we do nothing and our lack of ACTION! is simply a decision not to act.  If you want to create or make new ACTION! then you will have to make a conscious DECISION and allow your ACTIONS to follow..... Make good decisions, create positive actions, both on and off the mat! 

Eliot Kelly

www.edhbjj.com

"Decide to practice Action Jiu-Jitsu!"