The win or the loss doesn’t matter... what matters is stepping up. Our sport has a saying, “You never lose in jiu jitsu - you either win or you learn,” and while I was lucky enough to have the flags raised in my favor - I will always do my best to learn something new. Last night... I learned that improving yourself is the key - and my opponent, friend and brother @justinfsbjj improved himself so much since the last time we shared the competition mat - that I now realize I need to do the same. Justin, thank you... you’re a true warrior and I appreciate what you bring out of me more than you know... To those in my corner - @gesias , @jorgesantiagojj , @pedroramosbjj and my long time podcast partner @jiujitsuradio and friend, @sondermarketing - thank you so much... I heard you - and thank you for all you did - you helped more than you know. To all of those that helped me or supported me my team and my crew - thank you. There are too many of you to tag - just know I appreciate and love you all. Thanks @sethdanielsf2w and the whole @f2wbjj crew - it was an amazing show - and thank you for making BJJ a party... and a priority. #jits #BJJ #BJJAllDay #bjjLife #jiujitsulifestyle #everydayporrada #occasionalporrada #GorillaGang #RAD #surf #SurfLife #skate #SaltLife #BeExcellent #FindYourZen #yoga #buddhabrigade #SoulRebel #lifeisrad #shoyoroll #Gnarly #NothingIsToGnarly https://www.instagram.com/p/CKJd62zpDET/?igshid=karxig409akc