Published inBudoBellyBuilding a Better Core for BJJSince my hernia surgery in 2023 and my subsequent recovery from my hip flexor strain, I’ve had to rethink how to train my core for…Dec 30, 2024Dec 30, 2024
Published inBudoBellyHernia Surgery Recovery Protocols For Jiu Jitsu AthletesOne thing I learned from my hernia surgery recovery journey is that, at least in the United States, surgeons are entirely unequipped to…Dec 2, 2024Dec 2, 2024
Published inBudoBellyMy Hernia Surgery ExperienceWhile it was quite difficult to find a surgeon who had availability and who accepted my insurance, mostly due to the insurance company and…Nov 10, 2024Nov 10, 2024
Published inBudoBellyHow My Hernias Were DiagnosedI had a bilateral inguinal hernia repair performed open, with mesh, a little over 30 years ago. It held up extremely well over the years…Oct 25, 2024Oct 25, 2024
Published inBudoBellyMy Hernia Repair JourneyIn the fall of 2023, I began noticing a small lump on the right side of my lower abdominal area. I had noticed it before, but whenever I…Oct 21, 2024Oct 21, 2024
Published inIsraeli GeopoliticsWhy a Ceasefire in Gaza is the Wrong Strategy and Harms the Palestinian PopulationSince Israel began its military campaign in Gaza in response to the Hamas attack of October 7, there has been a chorus of calls for…Dec 24, 20232Dec 24, 20232
Published inIsraeli GeopoliticsCalculating Civilian Casualties in GazaThere has been a lot of discussion around the civilian casualty count in the current 2023 war between Israel and Hamas and very rarely does…Dec 24, 2023Dec 24, 2023
Published inBudoBellyThoughts on Switching BJJ AcademiesIn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we’re conditioned to remain loyal to our home academies with many instructors flat out refusing to allow students…Aug 15, 2023Aug 15, 2023
Published inMusic Learning HubBest Disney Sheet Music for PianoSo you want to learn how to play your favorite songs from your favorite Disney musicals on the piano? In this post we’ll look at some of…Jul 30, 2022Jul 30, 2022
Published inMusic Learning HubWhat is the Best Age to Start Piano Lessons?I’ve been asked many times about what the best age to start piano lessons is, and while there’s not a clear answer, there are some general…Jul 26, 2022Jul 26, 2022
