Fighting Seems Spiritual

[Ross Davidson]

I don't feel any more focused, in the moment, and worry free than I do while training JJ. Just thought I'd share.

[Brent Smith]

Truth. It gives me a moment to just shut my brain off and flow.

[Phill Schwartz]

I would say any struggle for life and death has a spiritual aspect. Hunting, JJ, Sparring, Combat (I assume)

[Kevin Bergdorf]

I would say any struggle for life and death has a spiritual aspect. Hunting, JJ, Sparring, Combat (I assume)

Truth… every man is grappling every day. It's art imitating life.

[Brandon Mccaghren]

Absolutely.

There's a really cool passage in the Psalms I was reading today, regardless of your opinion of the bible. It's written by David, one of the great warriors of biblical literature. He was called "a man after God's own heart" and he was involved in so much blood shed that he wasn't allowed to build the temple. Here's what he says:

Psalm 18:34-42
He trains my hands for war,
so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
You have given me the shield of your salvation,
and your right hand supported me,
and your gentleness made me great.
You gave a wide place for my steps under me,
and my feet did not slip.
I pursued my enemies and overtook them,
and did not turn back till they were consumed.
I thrust them through, so that they were not able to rise;
they fell under my feet.
For you equipped me with strength for the battle;
you made those who rise against me sink under me.
You made my enemies turn their backs to me,
and those who hated me I destroyed.
They cried for help, but there was none to save;
they cried to the Lord, but he did not answer them.
I beat them fine as dust before the wind;
I cast them out like the mire of the streets.

I think it's fascinating to hear a warrior talk about the importance of perseverance, base, exposing the back of the enemy, and most notably the gentleness required for the finest technique in battle.

Violence is the great educator. "How much can you really know about yourself if you've never been in a fight?"

[nathan orchard]

Absolutely.

There's a really cool passage in the Psalms I was reading today, regardless of your opinion of the bible. It's written by David, one of the great warriors of biblical literature. He was called "a man after God's own heart" and he was involved in so much blood shed that he wasn't allowed to build the temple. Here's what he says:

Psalm 18:34-42
He trains my hands for war,
so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
You have given me the shield of your salvation,
and your right hand supported me,
and your gentleness made me great.
You gave a wide place for my steps under me,
and my feet did not slip.
I pursued my enemies and overtook them,
and did not turn back till they were consumed.
I thrust them through, so that they were not able to rise;
they fell under my feet.
For you equipped me with strength for the battle;
you made those who rise against me sink under me.
You made my enemies turn their backs to me,
and those who hated me I destroyed.
They cried for help, but there was none to save;
they cried to the Lord, but he did not answer them.
I beat them fine as dust before the wind;
I cast them out like the mire of the streets.

I think it's fascinating to hear a warrior talk about the importance of perseverance, base, exposing the back of the enemy, and most notably the gentleness required for the finest technique in battle.

Violence is the great educator. "How much can you really know about yourself if you've never been in a fight?"

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[bobby rivers]

The pursuit of mastery of any skill or art is gonna take everything you got. Grappling is by far the (2nd) most stimulating thing I've ever done. Mind and body are gonna get pushed to the limit on the daily. Spirit is the difference in those that succeed. The intangible that makes you find a mat and some partners day after day. Whether you're sore, broke, tired, or just got dumped. Its time to roll. And its all good. The mats are my temple and grappling is my creed.

I never knew David was such a bad motherfucker.

[Ross Davidson]

The pursuit of mastery of any skill or art is gonna take everything you got. Grappling is by far the (2nd) most stimulating thing I've ever done. Mind and body are gonna get pushed to the limit on the daily. Spirit is the difference in those that succeed. The intangible that makes you find a mat and some partners day after day. Whether you're sore, broke, tired, or just got dumped. Its time to roll. And its all good. The mats are my temple and grappling is my creed.

I never knew David was such a bad motherfucker.

Beautifully put.

[David Rosado]

Awesome post Brandon.

The pursuit of mastery of any skill or art is gonna take everything you got. Grappling is by far the (2nd) most stimulating thing I've ever done. Mind and body are gonna get pushed to the limit on the daily. Spirit is the difference in those that succeed. The intangible that makes you find a mat and some partners day after day. Whether you're sore, broke, tired, or just got dumped. Its time to roll. And its all good. The mats are my temple and grappling is my creed.

I never knew David was such a bad motherfucker.

Yes sir.

[JHouse]

Absolutely.

There's a really cool passage in the Psalms I was reading today, regardless of your opinion of the bible. It's written by David, one of the great warriors of biblical literature. He was called "a man after God's own heart" and he was involved in so much blood shed that he wasn't allowed to build the temple. Here's what he says:

Psalm 18:34-42
He trains my hands for war,
so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
You have given me the shield of your salvation,
and your right hand supported me,
and your gentleness made me great.
You gave a wide place for my steps under me,
and my feet did not slip.
I pursued my enemies and overtook them,
and did not turn back till they were consumed.
I thrust them through, so that they were not able to rise;
they fell under my feet.
For you equipped me with strength for the battle;
you made those who rise against me sink under me.
You made my enemies turn their backs to me,
and those who hated me I destroyed.
They cried for help, but there was none to save;
they cried to the Lord, but he did not answer them.
I beat them fine as dust before the wind;
I cast them out like the mire of the streets.

I think it's fascinating to hear a warrior talk about the importance of perseverance, base, exposing the back of the enemy, and most notably the gentleness required for the finest technique in battle.

Violence is the great educator. "How much can you really know about yourself if you've never been in a fight?"

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