Likewise. its pretty cool that most of us intitally get into Martial Ats for External Progress and results but through dilligent training we find that the true gifts are internal. core development always services the whole for sure though. so more fruits to come with watering the plants.

plants are cooooool

You know this thread really reflects on how I felt at various times during my BJJ journey. There were times I felt I was ‘too old’ or ‘I wish I started earlier.’ I now understand that I am right where I need to be. The holistic growth I have accomplished thus far can only be measured by the satisfaction I feel after walking off the mat at the end of the night and maintaining the willingness to do it all over again.

Exhausting the body, proceeding the mind, cultivating the spirit really what it is about for me today!

Jeff