I've heard many people talk about living the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle, but I think there might be some misconceptions about what it means to be living this "lifestyle." Some things are skewed by pop-culture and the media and our understanding of what it means to be "living the life" might be misconceived. Here is my interpretation and application of what it means to be living the BJJ lifestyle. The Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle is: Using what you are learning on the mat and applying it to your daily activities. Everything we encounter on the mat, if we allow it to, can be applied specifically to enrich our daily lives.
The first thing you need to know is that the lifestyle STARTS on the mat. You take what you are LEARNING on the mat and need to apply those lessons in your daily adventures. Everyone who spends time on the mat is in essence living the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle. However, some might be living it more than others.... if you're not training, you're not learning and therefore you're not living that lifestyle!
We talk about Jiu-Jitsu being the BEST Self-Defense Martial Art and I feel very passionate about the power of Jiu-Jitsu. However, there is an even more SUPERIOR form of Self-Defense we all need to practice. DIETARY SELF-DEFENSE. Since obesity has become classified as an EPIDEMIC in America, we have seen the highest rates of heart problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, and breathing problems. To defend ourselves from these diseases, we need to..... First, learn about food. Second, apply what we have learned. Third, share with others around us about healthy food choices (BECAUSE what your family/friend is eating you are probably eating too!!).
A great way to start thinking more about food and teaching your kids & family about what we should eat is by going to the grocery store together. From now until the end of the year, EDH BJJ will be having monthly classes to help our students learn a little more about the food we consume, and how we can make informed decisions on what we eat. As Martial Artists, we know that consistent training leads us to the place of success. Therefore, the connection between dietary self-defense and the jiu-jitsu lifestyle shows that the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle is focused around defending our bodies both externally and internally.
Here are some SIMPLE tricks I have incorporated into my Dietary Self-Defense:
1) If it says PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED ________ put it back on the shelf.
2) Always have a variety of FRUITS & VEGETABLES at the house.
3) Hydrate with water and clear liquids throughout the entire day.
4) Eat a Protein, a Vegetable, and a Fruit with each meal.
Here are some Jiu-Jitsu related DIETARY SELF DEFENSE websites:
1) THE GRACIE DIET
2) GRACIE MAG: Gracie Diet
3) Popovitch Diet
4) Biship BJJ has many different recipes you can try at home!
Here are some SIMPLE tricks I have incorporated into my Dietary Self-Defense:
1) If it says PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED ________ put it back on the shelf.
2) Always have a variety of FRUITS & VEGETABLES at the house.
3) Hydrate with water and clear liquids throughout the entire day.
4) Eat a Protein, a Vegetable, and a Fruit with each meal.
Here are some Jiu-Jitsu related DIETARY SELF DEFENSE websites:
1) THE GRACIE DIET
2) GRACIE MAG: Gracie Diet
3) Popovitch Diet
4) Biship BJJ has many different recipes you can try at home!
Eliot Kelly
"Live the Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle with Dietary Self Defense!"
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