Let’s start with this In most tournaments, over half of competitors lose their first match. That’s the game. That’s the bracket. That’s reality. Now hear me… Some of you won today. Some of you lost. Some of you didn’t even get a match. And I’m telling you right now… None of that is the real story. The real story is this You showed up. Do you understand how rare that is? You willingly stepped into a world that 90% of people will never have the courage to even look at, let alone be a part of. You trained. You prepared. You dealt with the nerves, the doubt, the “what if I fail” voice in your head… And you still walked out there anyway. That’s different. That’s not normal. That’s who you’re becoming. Because Jiu Jitsu isn’t just about winning matches… It’s about becoming the kind of person who faces things head on. Win or lose You shook hands with another savage human being and said, “Let’s find out.” Man… that’s powerful. And if your opponent didn’t show? Good. Because you still showed up ready. You still did your part. You still proved to yourself that when it’s time you don’t run. That’s discipline. That’s pride. That’s identity. So hold your head high today. Not because of what the scoreboard says But because of what you did to even get there. You showed up when most people wouldn’t. And around here? That’s the standard. – Zac Sway

Well I did a thing and signed up for Naga a few months ago and prepped myself for 4/11. Went and checked in today and didn’t have anyone close to me to compete against so I took a credit. I’m 100% fine with it and will continue to train and I’m looking at the IBBF on 5/2. I’m proud of myself for putting myself out there and signing up!

LFGGGGG!!! This one right here is earned… not given. Ronaldo has been showing up EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Studying. Training. Grinding. When nobody’s watching… he’s putting in the work. That’s what this journey is about. That’s what separates people. He is the epitome of ALL IN. 💯 No shortcuts. No excuses. Just pressure, consistency, and growth. Blue belt isn’t the finish line… it’s the proof that the system is working. Now the real game begins. Proud of you bro, keep rolling, keep leveling up, and keep setting the standard for what it looks like to go ALL IN. LRSSSS GOOOOOO FAMILY!!! 🔥🔥🔥 OSS 👊

I pray everybody gets some training in today before you start enjoying the rest of your weekend. There’s nothing better than starting the day on the mats getting a little sweat in, sharpening your skills, and feeding that warrior spirit. Let’s start the weekend off right by grinding your craft. Whether it’s drilling, rolling, studying technique, or just showing up and putting the work in, every round matters. Progress in Jiu-Jitsu comes from consistency, not perfection. Your task by the end of the weekend: Come up with two goals you want to accomplish this upcoming week. Maybe it’s: - Hitting a specific sweep or submission in live rolls - Training an extra day this week - Drilling a position you struggle with - Focusing on staying calm and controlling your breathing Whatever it is, write it down and commit to it. The people who get better are the ones who prepare to get better. Let’s build momentum heading into the week. Stay positive. Encourage your teammates. Keep showing up. See you on the mats. Let’s work. 💪🥋

What are some of your favorite side control submits? One of my favs is a knee spike!