Your life style is defined by the habits that you have, to reach a black belt in jiu-jitsu there are certain habits that you can’t help but develop.

Eating well-you can’t do well on the mat if you’re not watching your diet and eating right.

Sleeping right-to do well on the mat you have to get 7-8 hours of sleep a night.

The essence of bjj is to use the least force to the greatest effect, you can apply this same philosophy to career and your personal life.

Letting to of the ego-some people walk in to the academy with big egos, in bjj you will have to learn how to lose by tapping a lot, which will give you a strong sense of humility.

If you ever find yourself considering not coming to class of quitting think about the benefits that you gain by living a jiu-jitsu lifestyle.