Comments on: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rank (part 1) by Guest Columnist Eric Smith http://thebjjway.com/the-deeper-aspects-of-bjj/what-kind-of-student-are-you-part-1-by-guest-columnist-eric-smith-2/ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Philosophy and Training Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:40:22 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: ed loppnow http://thebjjway.com/the-deeper-aspects-of-bjj/what-kind-of-student-are-you-part-1-by-guest-columnist-eric-smith-2/comment-page-1/#comment-427 ed loppnow Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:01:59 +0000 http://eastwestbjj.com/thebjjway/?p=233#comment-427 Hello, Great article Sensei Smith and Sensei Ryan. Fantastic stuff! A lot of important and key elements here. My best to the both of you, and hopefully, see ya in the near future!!!! All the Best:) Ed Loppnow Hello,

Great article Sensei Smith and Sensei Ryan. Fantastic stuff!
A lot of important and key elements here.

My best to the both of you, and hopefully, see ya in the near
future!!!!

All the Best:)
Ed Loppnow

]]> By: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rank (part 2) by Guest Columnist Eric Smith | Bjj Philosophy & Technique http://thebjjway.com/the-deeper-aspects-of-bjj/what-kind-of-student-are-you-part-1-by-guest-columnist-eric-smith-2/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rank (part 2) by Guest Columnist Eric Smith | Bjj Philosophy & Technique Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:56:51 +0000 http://eastwestbjj.com/thebjjway/?p=233#comment-43 [...] Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rank (part 2) by Guest Columnist Eric Smith continued from part 1… [...] [...] Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rank (part 2) by Guest Columnist Eric Smith continued from part 1… [...]

]]> By: Vince Anila http://thebjjway.com/the-deeper-aspects-of-bjj/what-kind-of-student-are-you-part-1-by-guest-columnist-eric-smith-2/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Vince Anila Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:13:27 +0000 http://eastwestbjj.com/thebjjway/?p=233#comment-42 Eric, I'm really sorry to hear about your mother -- I know firsthand what that's like, which makes me all the more grateful that you'd spend time and energy writing such inspiring stuff for guys like me. Take care, Vince Eric,

I’m really sorry to hear about your mother — I know firsthand what that’s like, which makes me all the more grateful that you’d spend time and energy writing such inspiring stuff for guys like me.

Take care,
Vince

]]> By: Eric Smith http://thebjjway.com/the-deeper-aspects-of-bjj/what-kind-of-student-are-you-part-1-by-guest-columnist-eric-smith-2/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Eric Smith Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:15:12 +0000 http://eastwestbjj.com/thebjjway/?p=233#comment-37 Hi Vince, Iron sharpens iron! Thanks for sharing that great quote. I see this as we just keep feeding each other positive, edifying and uplifting knowledge. There's so much negativity out there and it's easy to get caught up in all the superficial goofy stuff. It's quotes like the one you share and Ryan's blog that help me keep things in the proper perspective. It's so easy to get sidetracked, off-focus and distracted from what is really important. My mother is terminally ill so thinking of her life, my own life and what's really important is critical to stay focused on. Wishing you the best in martial arts and life, Eric Hi Vince,

Iron sharpens iron! Thanks for sharing that great quote. I see this as we just keep feeding each other positive, edifying and uplifting knowledge. There’s so much negativity out there and it’s easy to get caught up in all the superficial goofy stuff. It’s quotes like the one you share and Ryan’s blog that help me keep things in the proper perspective. It’s so easy to get sidetracked, off-focus and distracted from what is really important. My mother is terminally ill so thinking of her life, my own life and what’s really important is critical to stay focused on.

Wishing you the best in martial arts and life,
Eric

]]> By: admin http://thebjjway.com/the-deeper-aspects-of-bjj/what-kind-of-student-are-you-part-1-by-guest-columnist-eric-smith-2/comment-page-1/#comment-41 admin Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:51:04 +0000 http://eastwestbjj.com/thebjjway/?p=233#comment-41 That's a great quote Vince! Thanks! That’s a great quote Vince! Thanks!

]]> By: Vince Anila http://thebjjway.com/the-deeper-aspects-of-bjj/what-kind-of-student-are-you-part-1-by-guest-columnist-eric-smith-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Vince Anila Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:42:26 +0000 http://eastwestbjj.com/thebjjway/?p=233#comment-40 "The only comparison of value in Jiu-Jitsu is a comparison of yourself now versus where you were at a given point in the past. Do you know more about the art now? Can you execute techniques today that you could not before?" Nice! Your whole essay reminded me of a quote from Zen Master Shunryu Suzuki: "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's mind there are few." He's not, of course, talking about anyone's relative level of expertise, but about our attitudes -- something I think your writing does a fine job echoing. Thanks, Vince “The only comparison of value in Jiu-Jitsu is a comparison of yourself now versus where you were at a given point in the past. Do you know more about the art now? Can you execute techniques today that you could not before?”

Nice!

Your whole essay reminded me of a quote from Zen Master Shunryu Suzuki: “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities. In the expert’s mind there are few.” He’s not, of course, talking about anyone’s relative level of expertise, but about our attitudes — something I think your writing does a fine job echoing.

Thanks,
Vince

]]> By: Eric Smith http://thebjjway.com/the-deeper-aspects-of-bjj/what-kind-of-student-are-you-part-1-by-guest-columnist-eric-smith-2/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Eric Smith Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:10:20 +0000 http://eastwestbjj.com/thebjjway/?p=233#comment-39 Mike, Thanks! Eric Mike,

Thanks!

Eric

]]> By: Mike Mahaffey http://thebjjway.com/the-deeper-aspects-of-bjj/what-kind-of-student-are-you-part-1-by-guest-columnist-eric-smith-2/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Mike Mahaffey Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:07:41 +0000 http://eastwestbjj.com/thebjjway/?p=233#comment-38 Great article! Sums up the attitude I (try to) have all the time: "the belt just holds my gi together". I am looking forward to the next installment. Thanks, Mike Great article! Sums up the attitude I (try to) have all the time: “the belt just holds my gi together”. I am looking forward to the next installment.

Thanks,
Mike

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