Although we have talked about this many times, I still see fighters “someplace else“ when you are supposed to be in the moment in your body and present in the workout.

Allowing your energy to leave the moment is a form of protection you don’t need, and I would like you to change.

Instead of holding your breath (being in protective mode) and allowing your weight to rise (your energy begins to leave), you lean back slightly (you’re gone.)

I’d like you to practice being present, allowing your energy to stay in the moment, being curious, embracing the situation, allowing closeness to be a comfort, and practicing remaining present in the face of the unknown.

As soon as you walk into the studio, practice being there, don’t wait until I bring you to the moment by acknowledging your presence or calling the class to order. You take that responsibility and bring yourself to the moment, grounding yourself, feeling your energy, thoughts, and body lining up and being there.

Another practice to embrace the unknown would be at night, when your house is dark, look around, find the darkest corner, and stand in that corner, becoming the darkness.
Breathe, set your weight, and remain there until you connect to it.

As fighters, we embrace the unknown by becoming the unknown.

We remain present with curiosity, courage and by allowing our breathing to ground us with each breath.

Be here now by trusting your intuition and training to work in harmony.
Be in this moment not to finish it, but to enjoy it, finding opportunities and possibilities for your greatest good.

And although we desire no harm to anyone, when the anticipation of the storm is felt, the source of the pending storm is you.