Be honest. An injury? Getting sick? A competition? Family or work? Or would someone practically have to lock the gym doors? 😂 For a lot of us, taking a full week off feels harder than training through whatever is bothering us. What would actually have to happen for you to voluntarily take at least one full week away from the mats?

Be honest. Everyone's dealing with something right now. Could be a nagging tweak, an old injury that flares up, or something you're actively rehabbing. What's the injury you're dealing with right now, and how are you managing it? 👊

A) Change the session and keep moving B) Push through the original plan C) Take the day off completely D) Pretend I didn’t notice the signal 😅 No perfect answer. What do you honestly tend to do? 👊

We've all got different reasons for showing up. For some people it's therapy. For others it's an escape. A challenge. A superpower. A lifestyle. A weapon. A community. If you had to describe what jiu-jitsu is to you in one word, what would it be? 👊

Twenty-two-year-old me: shoot every time. Master-athlete me: suddenly the guard pull is looking very wise and very healthy for my joints. 😂 Has this changed for you over the years, or are you loyal to one?