“ I do not begin to think that I could possibly understand its inner-workings and the deepest truths of the cosmos with the 28 years that I have lived in Central New Jersey of the United States of Ameri… Chris Matakas
“ We have an obligation to ourselves to foster the environment that allows for our self-actualization. Rather than my gifts serving me, I must serve them. I want to be a steward of the best aspects of m… Chris Matakas
“ We tend to view ourselves as this, lying in contradiction with everything that is not ourselves, that. Chris Matakas
“ That nagging state of constant thought that exists somewhere between the ears and behind the eyes is the self. Chris Matakas
“ This constant mental diatribe and the frustrations, worries, insecurities and muscular tension that ensues are the self. Chris Matakas
“ It is important to realize that we so often define ourselves by what is in opposition to ourselves. Chris Matakas
“ We are the estranged orphans of our nations and tribes, and we now bear the weight not of survival of the group but of personal identity. Chris Matakas
“ He plays the same game, but for the first time in his life he is truly playing, rather than working, being a human, and this is a vast distinction realized by few. Chris Matakas
“ Everyone, no matter how historically famous or modernly praised, has no idea about the ultimate truth of what it means to be human. Chris Matakas
“ The very fact that you can observe this thinking mind is proof that you are not this thinking mind. Chris Matakas
“ Language has created a barrier that prevents us from seeing existence as it truly is. Chris Matakas
“ There is an opportunity cost for everything we do. This is why we must have the awareness to ensure that what we are pursuing is really what we value, because the pursuit leaves countless lost opportu… Chris Matakas
“ It appears, at least from my perspective, that each and every position in Jiu Jitsu regardless of the seeming complexity is really governed by no more than a handful of minimum viable products. Pursue… Chris Matakas
“ Imagine a true master of the art, someone with complete skill in every aspect of Jiu Jitsu. This master would not force anything. He would simply allow the roll to take whatever form it does, and in e… Chris Matakas
“ In Jiu Jitsu, we often fall into the trap of simply trying a technique "harder," rather than recognizing that it is a poorly chosen tool for the task at hand. Chris Matakas
“ Any advanced student will tell you the best way to recover guard is simply not to get your guard passed in the first place. Chris Matakas
“ We must not learn to try harder. The key is to learn how not to try in the first place. Chris Matakas
“ We can either approach Jiu Jitsu through the lens of the "real world" or we can approach the real world through the lens of Jiu Jitsu. I have found the latter to be far more rewarding. Chris Matakas
