You hear people say that they live jiu jitsu. But what does that mean? Does that mean that they live in the gym and wish to spend every waking moment “rolling”? Maybe for some! For me I can say that I live jiu jitsu. How could this be some may say. Those who know me know that I have a job that expects a 110% and all 26 hours of the day from me, so how can I live jiu jitsu. Simple… Since I have really took jiu jitsu seriously I have learned how to apply the thought process and theories that I have experienced in my 1 and half years of training in the GI. What kind of thought process and theories am I talking about? I’m talking about the ability to withstand being put in a tremendously dangerous situation and then being able to be calm to analyze the situation and make a quick subtle move/decision that will better your position in a given situation that will in turn lead to a series of movements or movement that leads to a personal victory. That is how I live jiu jitsu. Being prepared to deal with the worst so when the worst comes I know what to do. Be it be on the mat or in my personal life. I wont “spazz” out once that time comes, instead I’ll have a game plan and go with it. Wether it be a match or a life situation, jiu jitsu can be a way of life. Like Coach Mike and Coach Berto says, Luck is when opportunity and preparation meets. Being ready when the time comes and coming on top is Lucky. Life lesson #1.
Larron Gandaoli
