Winning the Unseen Battle / by Alexander Lyadov

Incrediblehistory, Soba noodles deliveryman in Tokio, Japan, 1935.

"Invisible Jiu-Jitsu" may sound mystical, like something out of an old Hong Kong action flick. But in reality, it's all about savvy strategies and techniques that a newbie won't notice or appreciate.

Take it from the champion's coach, ​John Danaher​: "The basis of guard position will always be your ability to off balance your opponent. Learn to constantly threaten your opponents balance first and then attack second."

Now, flip that advice on yourself. Your opponent (competitor, foe) is also hunting for effective strategies. Before they strike, they'll try to:

  • rob you of peace of mind,

  • shake your foundation,

  • disrupt your habits,

  • throw you off etc.

So, your top priority is maintaining inner balance. Once that wavers, you drop everything and patch up the vulnerability. Without balance, even our finest initiatives are doomed.

An outsider won't even notice when you wobbled and risked losing it all. Then, you pull yourself together and regain strength.

Likewise, spectators will wonder why your mighty and menacing enemy suddenly collapses, like a house of cards.

Sincerely yours,

-Alexander


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