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How does knowledge turn into understanding? Into wisdom? At face value, we assume that knowledge is the understanding of a concept. It’s as simple as studying a fact until it’s integrated into memory. While that is true in some aspects, it doesn’t fully cover what it means to make sense of the things we study or experience. In other words, just because we know what something means, doesn’t mean we actually know how it really works. It’s the combination of both study and experience that shapes our facts into understanding and then into wisdom. It’s not enough to just understand ...

Go hard. Go crazy. Apply that to your life and to your training. That’s what Beast Mode is all about. Who is anyone to say what you can and cannot accomplish in your life? Sometimes, that voice can be the voice of doubt. That’s why it’s important to tell yourself every day that your wildest dreams are achievable and commit to the practice of accomplishing them. It’s impossible to name every action step it takes to fulfill that dream, but as long as you commit to getting 1% better, embracing your inner crazy, going Beast Mode on it, the plan ...

Community is the epicenter of everything we do. What we need to think about every time we enter the gym is how do we hold ourselves accountable for creating a community centering on love and freedom - and why is that so important in being a Student of the Game? It always starts with the self. We’ve talked about how KOS is important in grounding you through everyday life. This means committing to all the aspects of understanding yourself; your limits, your capabilities, your desires, your needs. All of that is necessary to know when you’re training, not only to ...

In this month’s newsletters, we focused on the values of love, grit, gratitude, and faith - how it applies in life within each individual and within training in practice. While each value has its own meaning individually, there is even greater value when you look at them altogether.
First, let’s really break it down: what is love? There is no one definition that can really capture what it means to love. It’s different for every person, whether you feel it everyday or not. When you think about love, it’s important to think about all the ways it’s present. From your ...