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The Higher Life with John Smallios

The Higher Life with John Smallios

By John

Coach Jiu Jitsu John on his early morning drive to class. Lots of topics in discussion including the ins and outs of running our school, being a coach, and making the most of life.
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22/3/19 - Emma's Farewell. Be kind to yourself.

The Higher Life with John SmalliosMar 24, 2019

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10/4/19 - Busy & Brilliant Days.

10/4/19 - Busy & Brilliant Days.

10/4/19 - A busy day of jiu jitsu for John. Mount maintenance and strategy from the top.
Apr 09, 201907:36
9/4/19 - Privy to the best.

9/4/19 - Privy to the best.

Tuesday 9th of April. Back from sabbatical. We're privy to the best teachings in the world. Thank you.
Apr 09, 201912:05
3/4/19 - Sabbatical Reflections

3/4/19 - Sabbatical Reflections

The reason for Sabbaticals and the source of inspiration. My schedule and thoughts before my Feldy session vs massage and what benefits what.
Apr 03, 201916:22
28/3/19 - Put your kids in Jiu Jitsu before other sports

28/3/19 - Put your kids in Jiu Jitsu before other sports

28/3/19 - Big days on the shitty blue mats. Go Claudie and kids. Put your kids in Jiu Jitsu before other sports
Mar 27, 201913:06
27/3/19 - On the Feldenkrais Method

27/3/19 - On the Feldenkrais Method

27/3/19 - How I came into contact with the Feldenkrais Method and how it's changes the game for me.
Mar 27, 201918:02
26/3/19 - Team Pedro Sauer and Proud

26/3/19 - Team Pedro Sauer and Proud

26/3/19 - Meeting the Professor for his first seminar. Becoming the first Pedro Sauer affiliate in Sydney.
Mar 25, 201917:21
23/3/19 - Gratitude. 5 Habit Tracker.

23/3/19 - Gratitude. 5 Habit Tracker.

Grateful for this awesome community we call Higher Jiu Jitsu. My 5 Habit Tracker and my quest for consistency.
Mar 24, 201909:27
22/3/19 - Emma's Farewell. Be kind to yourself.

22/3/19 - Emma's Farewell. Be kind to yourself.

Friday 22nd March 2019. Higher Podcasts. Road rage. A day in the life. Emma's farewell and contribution to HJJ. Be nice to yourself.
Mar 24, 201919:12
15/3/19 - It takes two to tango

15/3/19 - It takes two to tango

I love Higher Jiu Jitsu - I love everybody involved and if I was to do my job I need students to do it for. Thank you to every one of you students for making this a reality. You know it, together we go higher and higher, always. Oss.
Mar 15, 201912:45
14/3/19 - Put the chicken in the oven and it will cook

14/3/19 - Put the chicken in the oven and it will cook

A chat about the beauty of the Pedro Sauer Gracie Jiu Jitsu syllabus and how to best learn at Higher Jiu Jitsu
Mar 14, 201909:58
13/3/19 - Beginnings

13/3/19 - Beginnings

13 March 2019 - The beginnings of Higher and where we find ourselves now!
Mar 12, 201914:40