It's a long journey, this 'Jiu Jitsu' we do. I've had to do some soul searching over the last week as I lost some focus while training.

Here are 10 lessons I've learned that I would like to share (in no particular order)

• My relationship with God is more important than my Jiu Jitsu.
• I can feel frustrated, but I must remember to enjoy Jiu Jitsu.
• I need to open up my game much more.
• Don't make decisions when I am confused.
• I can still get tapped out by a white belt by an Ezekiel choke.
• When training, focus on noone else except myself.
• Team Training is hard work - not fun.
• I spend too much time trying to cross choke.
• When in doubt - talk it out.
• It always ends up the same, no matter what...I just need to 'Shut up & train'.

Perhaps you too have had times where it's been challenging. But, 'Tomorrow is a new day' - that's what my Dad always said. I live by it...and tomorrow - I'll be back training as usual.