Jiujitsu Stoic

"Burning fast, or burning long?"

Jiujitsu
Stoic

A Stoic Compass, Our Jiujitsu Journey

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Paperback · 101 short chapters · Foreword by Professor Pedro Sauer

A worn black belt with red and white stripes, embroidered with the Kolgracan mark, resting on a light background

"Jiu-Jitsu is a laboratory for life."

— Professor Pedro Sauer, from the Foreword

About the book

Jiujitsu Stoic takes us through our modern Jiujitsu journey, guided by the 2,000-year-old philosophy of Stoicism. This book is arranged into the four cardinal virtues, Courage, Discipline, Justice, and Wisdom, alongside the actionable practices and meditations that exemplify them.

Not a technique manual or philosophical textbook, this guide offers a Stoic compass, a set of tools to guide us along our journey, using its big picture ideas to keep us moving and evolving when caught in the weeds, sustainably and for longevity, on and off the mats.

If you've ever asked

"Have I been protecting my ego more than my neck?"
"How do I get through this plateau or a long break?"
"Am I being a good teammate?"
"What does my role look like as I evolve?"

About the author

Jon Friedland

Founder, Neutral Ground Academy — Milwaukee, WI

Jon Friedland is a 5th degree black belt and founder of Neutral Ground Academy in Milwaukee, WI, with nearly 30 years on the mat. This is his first book.

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Jiujitsu Stoic is out now in paperback.

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