30,000 Submissions, Getting Stronger, and Defensive Pistol Training

Re-published updates of articles I wrote regarding jiujitsu "mastery" and strength training for BJJ. Plus, an index of cold therapy literature and a review of a defensive pistol training I recently attended.

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The Cultured WarriorAustin Haedicke

We hear this all the time, that it takes "10,000 hours to master (something)."  First, you should know where that reference comes from.  Second, you should know what "mastery" entails (e.g. versus proficiency).  Third, do you really understand what 10,000 hours of your time is going to look like?

The Cul…