Yes, I am officially insane.  At 47, I’m trying out Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu without any previous martial arts training.  It’s a good workout.  It’s amazing research for in-fighting techniques for my writing.  It requires me to think, plan, use my weight and body position in surprising ways.  Fun stuff. 

Last Friday, our instructor emphasized that position needs to take priority before you ever even think of going for the submission of your opponent.  Position before submission.  It struck me like one of those proverbial bolts of lightning.  Continue reading →