“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” – Brené Brown
Have you reflected on the question I’ve been asking you lately…
How high can you fly?

It’s wild how the negative voice in our heads—what I call the dark passenger—often doesn’t even allow us to dream big. The moment you think about stepping into a new challenge, that voice shows up with doubts, excuses, and fear.

You’ve got to stand up to that mental bully and commit to pursuing your authenticity—that’s the keyword for me.

In my book Inner Discovery for Outer Success: 10 Rules to Integrate Authenticity and Performance in Jiu-Jitsu and Beyond, Rule #1 is all about discovering your Why.
Why do you want to fly high? What are your intrinsic and extrinsic motivations?

For me, my strongest intrinsic motivation is the pursuit of authenticity.
And one of my extrinsic motivations? Inspiring YOU to live a more authentic life—on and off the mats.

The Diary of a Master – Season 2, Episode 2 is now live on The BJJ Mental Coach YouTube channel, where I share insights from my journey to the Pan Championship.

Now it’s your turn:
What’s calling you?
What challenge have you been afraid to say yes to—but deep down, you want it?

Ask yourself again…
How high can YOU fly?

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COMING SOON!

“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” – Brené Brown

Have you reflected on the question I’ve been asking you…
How high can you fly?

It’s wild how the negative voice in our heads—what I call the dark passenger—often doesn’t even allow us to dream big. The moment you think about stepping into a new challenge, that voice shows up with excuses, doubts, and fear.

You must stand up to that mental bully living in your head and pursue your authenticity—that’s the key word for me.

In my book “Inner Discovery for Outer Success: 10 Rules to Integrate Authenticity and Performance in Jiu-Jitsu and Beyond”, Rule #1 is about discovering your Why.
Why do you want to fly high? What are your intrinsic and extrinsic motivations?

For me, my strongest intrinsic motivation is pursuing my authenticity.
And one of my extrinsic motivations is to inspire you to live an even more authentic life—on and off the mats.

The Diary of a Master – Season 2, Episode 2 is coming soon to The BJJ Mental Coach YouTube channel, sharing my journey to the Pan Championship.

Now it’s your turn:
What’s been calling you? What challenge have you been afraid to say yes to—but deep down you want it?
Ask yourself again…
How high can YOU fly?

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The Walk to the Mat: Winning Before the Match Starts

Many matches are won or lost before the first grip is even exchanged. The walk from the warm-up area to the competition mat is more than just a physical transition—it’s a mental battleground where focus, confidence, and composure are put to the test.

During these crucial moments, an athlete must remain fully concentrated on their performance—on execution, not outcome. The mind must be locked in on the game plan, free from distractions, self-doubt, or external pressure. Thinking about winning or losing at this stage only creates unnecessary tension. Instead, the focus should be on trusting the preparation, controlling emotions, and stepping onto the mat with clarity and intent.

Unfortunately, some competitors underestimate this walk, allowing nerves, fear, or hesitation to creep in. While not always the deciding factor, losing control of your mental state before stepping on the mat can cost you the match before it even begins.

So, the next time you make that walk, take ownership of your mindset. Breathe, stay present, and remind yourself: The battle begins here.

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Um conceito que sempre enfatizo em minhas aulas e seminários é Consciência de Posição & Velocidade de Reação.

O início da luta é sempre muito importante, e o primeiro contato pode definir quem tomará a dianteira, impondo o ritmo enquanto o adversário se defende. Um exemplo disso aconteceu na minha primeira luta no @ibjjf Pan 2025.

É crucial “apertar o gatilho” da velocidade de reação assim que a situação se apresenta. No entanto, para isso, é necessário ter uma consciência de posição altamente apurada—reconhecer o cenário em frações de segundo e agir sem hesitação.

Você treina para melhorar sua velocidade de reação? Como trabalha esse aspecto no seu jogo? Comente abaixo!

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Do you include short drilling rounds in your preparation?

Two weeks until the 2025 @ibjjf Pan Championship! The last time I competed at Pans was during my 40-year-old run for the How High Can You Fly? project, when I entered the 2015 @ibjjf Pan in the adult division.

Now, 10 years later, I’m back for a new How High Can You Fly? project—this time as a 50-year-old. With my body allowing me, I plan to compete in all four major IBJJF events in the Master 5 division, and this is the second one of 2025.

I recorded some training footage for Episode 2 of The Diary of a Master on The BJJ Mental Coach YouTube channel.

@itallovilardo has been designing both my mat training and my strength & conditioning, and I’m fortunate to have someone structuring my workouts so I can focus on executing them. In this clip, you can see some of the 15-second drilling rounds.

How about you? Do you implement short drilling rounds in your preparation?

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Welcome to Season 2 of “The Diary of a Master”! This is the first episode of a simple and humble documentary, sharing a glimpse of my journey toward the 2025 European Championship in Lisbon, Portugal.

In this video, I lay out my plans for the season and issue you, the viewer, a challenge—and I hope you accept it!

Enjoy the video!

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What’s up, guys!

Today’s question comes from a viewer who’s looking to get back into Jiu-Jitsu competitions after a 5-year break due to life and parenthood. He’s finally starting to get the itch again, but he’s feeling unsure about whether he still has the aggression and competitiveness that most Jiu-Jitsu competitors have.

He’s worried about going to a competition and getting smashed, and he’s asking if I have any tips to help him get back into the groove.

In this video, I’ll share my own experience with competing, taking a 2-year break for various reasons, and how I eventually got back into the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions.

I’ll also talk about the mental shift I had over time—the way my mindset changed as I got older. Competition became a lot less important to me, and the fuel I ran on evolved.

I hope you find this video helpful. Let’s get into it!

Thanks for watching.

– Chewy
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Você estuda os seus adversários antes de uma competição?

Professores e atletas têm opiniões diferentes sobre esse tópico, mas um ponto importante a considerar é o “elemento surpresa”, citado no famoso livro A Arte da Guerra, de Sun Tzu. Quando você não sabe de onde o perigo está vindo, há uma chance maior de cair na armadilha do seu adversário. Não que saber de onde vem o perigo garanta que você irá parar o ímpeto do oponente, mas aumenta significativamente as chances de se defender da ameaça.

Nesse clipe do Podcast Mente Blindada 24/7 (episódio número 26), um dos principais líderes da Gracie Barra, Flávio Almeida @flavioalmeidagb , @ibjjf 3x campeão mundial master e medalhista de prata do ADCC, compartilha sua visão sobre esse tópico.

Você pode assistir à entrevista completa no canal The BJJ Mental Coach no YouTube, no Spotify e nas principais plataformas de podcast. Não perca!

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