My Mastery: Learning to Live Through Jiu Jitsu

by Chris Matakas

Overview

Master the foundational strategies of Jiu Jitsu success in the FIRST book from the most prolific author in Jiu Jitsu.

My Mastery: Learning to Live Through Jiu Jitsu provides a clear framework to maximize progress on the mat, with focal points at each belt level to ensure that every reader has the tools to succeed, regardless of belt level.
We all can develop tremendous skill in this discipline, regardless of age, athleticism, and experience, if we build the proper conceptual framework through which to train. This book is a large piece of that framework.

Among other things, you will learn:

• The foundational principles of a growth-mindset
• Exactly what to aim at to develop mastery
• How to measure success in training
• How to avoid the most common mistakes in grappling
• How to become maximally efficient
• How to move in training
• Training philosophy that can be applied in all positions
• What to focus on to maximize growth
• How to balance techniques and principles
• How to learn Jiu Jitsu most effectively
• How to support your BJJ training with other exercise
• Best practices to retain education
• How to develop close bonds with teammates
• How to apply Jiu Jitsu to the rest of your life
  

This book will help you get better at Jiu Jitsu faster. BJJ Black Belt Chris Matakas has used this framework with hundreds of students in his academy, as well as thousands of readers across the world. My Mastery continues to be a classic book for Jiu Jitsu players in search of lasting success.

For more information about Chris Matakas, and his 1-on-1 Performance Coaching for off-the-mat success, visit: www.chrismatakas.com/coaching

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781495404801
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	12/16/2013
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Chris Matakas is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt under Professor Ricardo Almeida. He is the head instructor of Ricardo Almeida Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Newtown, PA. Chris believes the most fulfilling life is one spent mastering yourself and serving others.