In this group I share the lessons I’ve learned over decades of martial arts training, competition, weapons training, and self defense scenarios. I encourage you to share your experience as well so that we all may learn from and support each other. If you're new here, introduce yourself by commenting on this post. Scroll through the community discussion to check out previous live q&a recordings and other posts. Keep an eye on the calendar for upcoming events. Check out the classroom for courses and instructional content. This platform is gamified so you will level up as you interact with the group. So make posts and comments that people like because likes are points. Refer to the attached photo to see point requirements per level. Help others level up by liking their posts and comments. Some content in the classroom has a level requirement in order to gain access. Things I plan to share with you: How to apply jiujitsu principles to life Rickson’s wisdom Specific technique videos Fundamental concepts How to be a good coach or training partner Funny bouncer and fight stories Guest instructor collabs Avoiding and healing injuries advice Help finding somewhere local to train Help finding seminars offered by Rickson's students Live and private Q&A Breath-work and workouts Nutrition and supplement advice Competition prep and strategy Let me know what else I give all respect and honor to my master who taught me most of these skills and who continues to inspire and guide me through life. Who is Rickson Gracie https://www.ricksongracie.com/ricksongracie/about Apply for a class with Rickson https://www.ricksongracie.com/privateclass Learn from Rickson through his online self defense unit classes https://rickson.gallerr.com/en Visit his online store https://www.ricksongracie.com/store

This mornings recording for Q/A session 14 is now available in the December Q/A classroom. If you don't mind, give this post a like when you are going to watch it. Skool doesn't track video views and we would like some idea on how many people are watching the videos. Click here to watch: https://www.skool.com/defendyourself/classroom/b4067db7?md=dc09309523394d2f9923bed53efefbc7

This week, if you have a move in which you are confident and adept, teach it to a friend. Help them learn the move against the most common reaction you have gotten. You will find that teaching will deepen your understanding. It will highlight the pieces you are less familiar with. When I was a newer teacher at Rickson’s school in LA, the what if questions made me nervous because they could sometimes stump me. I would go find Rickson or another professor there and dive deep. Embrace the what ifs. These days I get bored of there aren’t any what ifs. 😜