Archive - The Grappler's Diary

A Letter For My 20-Year-Old Self

Open this if you're early in the process.

Jan 21 •

The Secret to Serial Productivity

How to be everything, everywhere, all at once.

Jan 17 •

Why No One Trains Jiu-Jitsu Forever

Advice from a 27-year-old with back problems.

Jan 12 •

An Antidote to Crippling Anxiety

How to beat your fears, not just face them.

Jan 10 •

The Mega Guide to Weight-Cutting

If you're going to do it, at least do it right.

Jan 6 •

The Word I'm Trying to Live By In 2025

Better late than never.

Jan 3 •

December 2024

The Grappler's Diary 2024: Author's Picks

My favorite articles from this year.

Dec 31, 2024 •

Why You Never Work Hard Enough

A guide to chronic inadequacy.

Dec 30, 2024 •

The Year-End Reflection 2024

What I learned, read, and ate this year.

Dec 27, 2024 •

Why Your Jiu-Jitsu Needs to Look Pretty

Aesthetics, grappling, and the future of the sport.

Dec 23, 2024 •

One Mindset Shift That Will Change How You See Failure

You'll always keep coming back for more.

Dec 20, 2024 •

And Just Like That, It's All Over

Wrapping up a crazy year of competition in Mexico.

Dec 17, 2024 •

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