“ It is fellowship, this most fundamental need on our way toward achieving our highest expression of the human experience, which Jiu Jitsu provides. Chris Matakas
“ Jiu Jitsu provides a place of fellowship that, unfortunately, our society has largely failed to create. Chris Matakas
“ Relationships formed through Jiu Jitsu are deeply rooted in respect for one another, and this is often not the case in matters of modern society. Chris Matakas
“ Through Jiu Jitsu I have developed many of the most meaningful relationships in my life, and if that were the only benefit of my practice, Jiu Jitsu would still be the best endeavor I have ever undert… Chris Matakas
“ Jiu Jitsu forges friendships in a way I’ve never known. Being involved in an art as intimate as this, where bodily connection is a must, the common cultural boundaries of personal space are broken. Yo… Chris Matakas
“ I firmly believe that life will continually try to teach you the same lesson, with increasing pain, until you heed the call. Chris Matakas
“ We are just too busy trying to appear smart to realize how intelligent we actually are. Chris Matakas
“ Jiu Jitsu uses us to express itself, and the best thing we can do to is to become a vehicle capable of expressing Jiu Jitsu with all of its perfection minus our imperfections. Chris Matakas
“ Nothing feels dirtier than living a life that is not your own. No amount of money is worth my soul. I would rather be homeless and go out in a blaze of glory than subject myself to a slow and steady d… Chris Matakas
“ We see that happiness is not comfort. Happiness is the freedom to choose one's own way. Chris Matakas
“ Just know that the achievement of anything grand takes consistent effort year after year. Motivation can uphold you intermittently, but it has too few calories to sustain a life. Chris Matakas
“ Habits are infinitely more beneficial to the aspiring student than motivation. Motivation may get you started, but habits keep you going. Chris Matakas
“ Jiu Jitsu has given me an education in education, which I now see is the most valuable education there is. Chris Matakas
“ Jiu Jitsu opened up doors in my mind that public education had bolted shut. In hindsight, I see just how superficial my thoughts had been prior to this art. It is no coincidence that my efforts in rea… Chris Matakas
