CRoweBlog

Welcome to the CRoweBlog

My opportunity to share my thoughts and opinions on all things, Jiu Jitsu related!  

Wendy & Justin

Steven Lester

Derek Mosher

Simple Grip

You should train Jiu Jitsu because it's the closest thing to becoming a wizard without a wand. Imagine the thrill of learning to weave invisible spells that turn gravity and leverage into your allies, as if you're casting enchantments with every movement. It's a magical mix of strategy and spontaneity-like solving a puzzle where you are both the key and the lock. And with each roll, you get to discover new realms of calm and confidence, knowing you can handle any dragon (or aggressive hugger) that crosses your path.

Plus, who wouldn't want to master the fine art of turning a simple grip into a world of possibilities?

 

The Duel

Jiu Jitsu is a dance of tangled limbs and quiet storms, where strength meets strategy in a fluid ballet of human chess. It's the art of turning defense into a graceful puzzle, where the smallest shift can topple the mightiest opponent. Practitioners flow like water, coiling and uncoiling, seeking the perfect moment to turn their foe's force against them. It's a gentle art that whispers of ancient warriors, but with the precision and playfulness of a cat toying with its prey-always in control, but never without respect for the duel itself.

Jiu Jitsu's weird...

They call it “gentle,” what a joke—
You’ll leave the mat half-choked, half-broke.
A hug that turns into a trap?
Congrats, you’ve learned your first arm wrap.

Forget the gym, forget the run,
This is how the weird folks have fun.
You’ll sweat, you’ll slip, you’ll lose your pride—
And still come back, eyes open wide.

It’s therapy, but with more bruises,
And fewer couches, more excuses.
“Just one more roll,” you’ll always say,
Then limp to work the next three days.

But here’s the twist—beneath the grind,
You’ll find some peace, you’ll train your mind.
You’ll learn to breathe when things get tight,
To stay composed mid-fake-fight flight.

It humbles you, then builds you back,
With rear-naked hugs and sneak attacks.
So if you like your fitness rough,
Jiu Jitsu’s weird—but it’s enough.

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