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Technical Study and Application
Stephen McKirgan 6/5/25 Stephen McKirgan 6/5/25

Technical Study and Application

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Where Nothing Is Wasted
Stephen McKirgan 6/4/25 Stephen McKirgan 6/4/25

Where Nothing Is Wasted

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Attrition
Stephen McKirgan 1/19/25 Stephen McKirgan 1/19/25

Attrition

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Survival 101
Stephen McKirgan 1/16/25 Stephen McKirgan 1/16/25

Survival 101

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Two vs One
Stephen McKirgan 1/13/25 Stephen McKirgan 1/13/25

Two vs One

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What Do We Mean When We Say…
Stephen McKirgan 1/10/25 Stephen McKirgan 1/10/25

What Do We Mean When We Say…

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Developing Immersive Focus
Stephen McKirgan 1/7/25 Stephen McKirgan 1/7/25

Developing Immersive Focus

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The Chinstrap, or Front Headlock
Stephen McKirgan 1/4/25 Stephen McKirgan 1/4/25

The Chinstrap, or Front Headlock

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Technical Study and Application: Technique is more than movement; it becomes a living, evolving practice. Through drilling and sparring, you’ll encounter real moments that challenge your body, mind, and spirit. These experiences foster growth
Where Nothing Is Wasted: One of the most distinctive aspects of instruction is its efficiency. There’s rarely a long, drawn-out warmup. Class often begins with a technique or positional concept and builds from there. Students warm up naturally
Comparing Styles and Depth: Not all teachers are the same, and that’s the point. Rank and time on the mat are easy to notice, but they only scratch the surface. What matters more is the mind you’re learning from, and how it shapes the wa
Friction as a Teacher. Internalizing the Hard Path: Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t ask for your comfort. It demands your presence. The mat is where your body meets resistance, but more importantly, where your mind meets itself. Every roll, every choke, eve
Retreat or Engage? There are, broadly speaking, two modes of movement: you retreat, or you engage. Many come to the mat for what could be called R&R, or rest and retreat. It’s a sanctuary from the static routines of everyday life. You sho
Don’t Just Take the Back; Make Them Carry You: There’s a big difference between knowing a move and feeling it done right. There are moments while watching a high-level instructor demonstrate a sequence. They aren’t rolling. They ar
The Art of Showing Up: There’s a quiet joy in simply training, especially when life gives you the time and space to do it often, and with purpose. A good schedule isn’t indulgent; it’s a foundation for transformation in an art wher
Seek Advantage, Not Perfection: On the mats, we are constantly confronted with choices; choices in movement, strategy, timing, and even in how we learn. Many make the mistake of searching for techniques or positions that are flawless, that have no v
Absorption Before Expression: There’s a natural urge to demonstrate what we know; to be expressive, aggressive, and productive with our movement. Many of us, especially early on, confuse doing more with doing well. They scramble to apply techn

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