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Rocinha
In 2004, I visited Brazil for the first time.
Sep 7
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Andrew Smith
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Hands
Ever catch yourself making hand gestures while you’re talking?
Aug 30
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Andrew Smith
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Knuckle Crackers
When I was a kid, few things were more satisfying to me than cracking my knuckles.
Aug 20
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Andrew Smith
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Force Multipliers
If you’ve never seen Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, it’s a bit like what happens in a competitive amateur wrestling match, but with notably different objectives.
Aug 12
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Andrew Smith
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Goodhart's Law
Sometimes, students in jiu jitsu want to be promoted faster.
Jul 22
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Andrew Smith
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Don't Try Too Hard!
Ever read Catcher in the Rye?
Jul 9
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Andrew Smith
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My Heroes
Having real-life heroes can be dangerous.
Jun 24
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Andrew Smith
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Why Ask Why?
Young kids like to ask the question “why.” There’s a game most of them seem to love to play, and apparently it’s super duper fun for the kids, albeit…
Jun 8
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Andrew Smith
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The Law of the Instrument
When the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
May 31
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Andrew Smith
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Trophies and Trinkets
(stuff I've won in jiu jitsu over the decades)
Apr 19
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Andrew Smith
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A Pankration Tale
The history of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) goes back a long, long time.
Feb 11
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Andrew Smith
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10,000 Hours
Ever hear of the 10,000 Hour Rule?
Feb 7
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Andrew Smith
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