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Technical Study and Application
Stephen McKirgan 6/5/25 Stephen McKirgan 6/5/25

Technical Study and Application

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Where Nothing Is Wasted
Stephen McKirgan 6/4/25 Stephen McKirgan 6/4/25

Where Nothing Is Wasted

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Attrition
Stephen McKirgan 1/19/25 Stephen McKirgan 1/19/25

Attrition

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Survival 101
Stephen McKirgan 1/16/25 Stephen McKirgan 1/16/25

Survival 101

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Two vs One
Stephen McKirgan 1/13/25 Stephen McKirgan 1/13/25

Two vs One

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What Do We Mean When We Say…
Stephen McKirgan 1/10/25 Stephen McKirgan 1/10/25

What Do We Mean When We Say…

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Developing Immersive Focus
Stephen McKirgan 1/7/25 Stephen McKirgan 1/7/25

Developing Immersive Focus

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The Chinstrap, or Front Headlock
Stephen McKirgan 1/4/25 Stephen McKirgan 1/4/25

The Chinstrap, or Front Headlock

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Principles of Behavior – Don’t Badmouth: Assign Responsibility, Never Blame

Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just about techniques or taps. It’s about who you are under pressure, in defeat, and in growth. The mat doesn’t lie. It reflect
Principles of Behavior — Be patient:

Patience is the quiet force behind every breakthrough.
It doesn’t scream for attention. It doesn’t rush to the finish line.
But it’s always there, steady and unshaken, forming the bedrock
Minimalism:

There comes a time in every practitioner’s journey when complexity becomes noise.

The beginner collects techniques like souvenirs; every class a new sweep, every video a new submission. But beyond a certain point, the student begi
The Cost of Shallow Knowledge:

Excellence is often mistaken for imitation. Techniques are recycled, systems repackaged, and the language of mastery mimicked so often that it’s hard to tell who truly understands the art and who’s just ech
Occam’s Razor and Jiu-Jitsu:

The pursuit of simplicity is not merely aesthetic; it is functional. The principle of Occam’s Razor, often cited in the realms of science and logic, offers a valuable framework for your Jiu-Jitsu: when multip
The Hidden Threat in Your Journey:

In truth, technical stagnation is rarely due to a lack of information. The techniques are there. The instruction is present. The problem is often psychological.

Among the most detrimental mindsets a practitioner c
Ego vs. Curiosity:

The difference isn’t in physical talent. It’s in mindset.

Two athletes step on the mat. Same belt. Same weight. Same coach. But their paths will not look the same. One is driven by ego. The other, by curiosity.

The e
Second-Order Jiu-Jitsu:

In the early stages, every decision feels urgent. We crave relief. We chase comfort. But becoming better demands something different, it demands a higher view of consequence.

The immediate cost of showing up to train is obvi
The Courage to Commit:

Real growth comes from engagement. Not reckless aggression, but intentional, intelligent engagement. When we talk about learning takedowns, especially early in your journey, it’s not just about technique, it’s abou

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