Active Evolution Training

Put my all into this one… and while that doesn’t always mean I’ll win the match, it does mean I’ll win the day.
A former version of myself may not have posted a “loss”. But honestly, that’s not what it felt like. This was the best match I’ve had in a tournament. I love putting in the work, and find myself continuously more dedicated to the process. This was the most confident I’ve felt in my game… and actually knowing what I was trying to do in each moment, even if I couldn’t effect it against my opponent.
Yes, I want to win…but it’s not why I do this.
I do it to learn.
To face myself.
To grow.
I went into it as me vs. me - and the other “me” Yara (Alame) Racine. يارا showed up just as strong as I hoped someone would! She exposed the areas I want to focus on next. And everything I worked on these past few months expressed with vast improvement.
I’m especially grateful to my coaches Jay Valko , ONLINE JIU JITSU EXPERT 🚀 and José Mazariegos and their endless support and commitment to the communities they foster. I am a better human because of them.
I continue learning how to show up for myself in a way that extends well beyond the mats🙏❤️🔥

Put my all into this one… and while that doesn’t always mean I’ll win the match, it does mean I’ll win the day.
A former version of me may not have posted a “loss”. But honestly, that’s not what it felt like. This was the best match I’ve had in a tournament. I love putting in the work, and find myself continuously more dedicated to the process. This was the most confident I’ve felt in my game… and actually knowing what I was trying to do in each moment, even if I couldn’t effect it against my opponent.
Yes, I want to win…but it’s not why I do this.
I do it to learn.
To face myself.
To grow.
I went into it as me vs. me - and the other “me” Yara (Alame) Racine. يارا showed up just as strong as I hoped someone would! She exposed the areas I want to focus on next. And everything I worked on these past few months showed up with vast improvement.
I’m especially grateful to my coaches Jay Valko , ONLINE JIU JITSU EXPERT 🚀 and José Mazariegos and their endless support and commitment to the communities they foster. I am a better human because of them.
I continue learning how I to show up for myself in a way that extends well beyond the mats🙏❤️🔥

A few glimpses into last weekend… still finding the words. After 4 hours of journaling, I’m pressed up against the limitations of language. What could be a worthy expression of something this exquisite? How do I describe a human chrysalis? Lifetimes of repression moving through our bodies, pure essence downloading into our cells? I’m still trying. But for now, there’s this. A few images of the community that made it possible. Thank you Aya, thank you Kumankaya Healing Center, thank you Maya Colibri. I am always and forever humbled by the medicine. Here’s to the unshakeable commitment of growing into our hearts and showing back up for the world🙏