Welcome to Your Jiu Jitsu Journey
At Six Blades, we strive to create the most welcoming environment for your Jiu Jitsu journey, where growth and community are at the heart of our practice. Creating this environment is vital to us, as our goal is to walk with each student on this journey to black belt and beyond. We believe that fostering the right training environment and sharing lessons and tips from those who have walked the path before can make your Jiu Jitsu journey just a little bit easier.
The Infinite Game Mindset
Today, I want to share insights from Simon Sinek’s The Infinite Game to inspire a mindset that elevates your training and transforms how you approach Jiu Jitsu.
Understanding Infinite vs. Finite Games
Sinek explains that life, like Jiu Jitsu, is an infinite game. Unlike finite games—such as chess, with clear rules and a winner—infinite games have no endpoint, no ultimate “victory.” Sure, you might win a sparring round, a match, or a tournament, but the true goal is to keep playing, improving daily, adapting to challenges, and advancing a purpose. In Jiu Jitsu, a finite mindset focuses on “winning” sparring sessions, aiming to tap out your partner or dominate every roll. This approach, while tempting, limits your evolution. It prioritizes ego over learning, much like a business chasing short-term profits over lasting impact. Instead, embrace an infinite mindset: train to grow, support your teammates, and pursue our shared purpose of becoming better versions of ourselves.
Training Partners as Worthy Rivals
Your training partners are worthy rivals, not opponents to crush. They reveal your weaknesses—a disconnected guard, a rushed submission, or pressure without angles—pushing you to refine your game. Every practice is a chance to adapt your approach, whether it’s tightening your posture, focusing on breathing, or rethinking an escape. This mindset not only keeps you in the game but also aligns with our mission to deliver the best martial arts experience for every student in our Lake Travis academy and beyond.
Celebrating Invisible Wins
The true victories in Jiu Jitsu are often invisible, forged in the struggle and shared in our community. So, where are your invisible wins? Has your cardio improved, do you feel you are becoming more flexible, is your overall fitness much better than when you started? Have you found better emotional regulation, found a community of individuals with similar pursuits that inspire you to become your best version? The wins that you find in Jiu Jitsu are the heart of the infinite game. They reflect the resilience you build when you breathe through a tough position, the confidence you gain from surviving a round, and the bonds you form with teammates who push you to grow.
Approach with Curiosity and Courage
Whether you’re a white belt learning to defend, a blue belt mastering control, or a higher belt refining your craft, approach each class with curiosity and gratitude. As Sensei Xande said last week, “The only bad days are the days you’re not on the mat.” Train not to “win” the roll, but to advance your journey and uplift those around you. This infinite mindset takes courage—the courage to face setbacks, embrace feedback, and keep showing up. Together, we create a trusting team where everyone improves by feeling free to experiment, fail, and grow, continuing to win in this infinite game.
Join Our Lake Travis Family
At Six Blades, we foster a trusting team where you can experiment, fail, and grow. Approach each class with curiosity and gratitude, knowing your part of a community that uplifts everyone. Our beginner-friendly martial arts classes in Lakeway, TX welcome kids and adults to, no experience needed. Learn to play the infinite game of Jiu Jitsu, and you’ll set the standard for excellence.
Start Your Journey Today
Ready to join the infinite game? Try a free trial class at Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Lake Travis! Book at jiujitsulaketravis.com or visit us at 1501 Ranch Road 620 N, Ste. B, Lakeway, TX 78734, near The Frog Pad. From white belt to black belt, grow with our Lakeway BJJ family!
Professor Steve Hargett