“Recovery from Chaos” is a series that I am doing basically through short video posts on my Instagram/Facebook page. I shared it here, on my wall, so that you have an idea what it is. I took this small project after having to give up the meet preparation I was doing: too injured, too chaotic, […]
Recovery from Chaos 1: on the nature of the beast and facing it Read More »
Welcome to a review of some excellent wraps. For me, as a person who accidentally became a resource for the community in evaluating equipment, it is a pleasure to examine and write about good gear. Today I will evaluate YIcompete wraps and interview Scott Reid, YIcompete founder, to know more about the company. The story
YIcompete: review of wrist wraps Read More »
DISCLAIMER: you don’t HAVE to do this. I try to comb the web as best as I can to find you. However, if I don’t and you wish to be part of one of the series bellow, please download the files and get back to me. I have much interest in your content and maybe
I might be playing the mother-figure here in saying both are right and that you possibly agree more than not. Most people who know me also know that I belong to the second class for a very strong reason: it was the accidental discovery of powerlifting that saved my life. I abandoned an academic career
* About 15% of instagram posts, especially in the morning, are about achieving excellence and outstanding performance (with a strong bias on achieving higher status and recognition). * Humans are social animals. Therefore, hierarchical. By pure biological logic, a small number of individuals in each group will assume leadership and manifest excellence (in other mammals,
The Instagram Toilet thoughts #1: There’s nothing wrong with being mediocre Read More »
Yesterday Ronda Rousey was defeated for the first time in her career with the UFC in a fight with Holly Holm. As far as very knowledgeable commentators say (and published), in spite of Rousey’s favoritism for many technical reasons, Holm’ victory was no surprise, either: she came in as a world champion boxer who, up
Rousey versus Holm and the fighting fans Read More »
(Read the other interviews – links at the project’s page, “Into the mind of the coach“) Please tell us something about yourself: where and when were you born and places you lived. Where do you live now? I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. Between college and the US Military I have also lived
Into the mind of the coach: Richard Ficca Read More »
(“Into the mind of the coach” – all the interview links) Please tell us something about yourself: where and when were you born and places you lived. Where do you live now? I was born in 1991 and grew up in rural North Carolina. I went to college in Searcy, Arkansas, and since then I’ve
Into the mind of the coach: Greg Nuckols Read More »
(“Into the mind of the coach” – all the interview links) Please tell us something about yourself: where and when were you born and places you lived. Where do you live now? I was born in Queens NY in 1982. I grew up in Rockland County New York. For those that don’t know, Rockland County
Into the mind of the coach: Jason Manenkoff Read More »
Today I had a diagnose by my neurologist that has made my decision to withdraw from competing in 2015 final. I attempted to accomplish some things in Brazil that faced serious opposition by forces that benefitted from the way things were (basically, delinquent). The reactions didn’t come as rational discussions, but rather systematic attacks, sabotage,
Withdrawing from competition for the rest of 2015 Read More »
