tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post354566405365968084..comments2024-03-22T06:21:44.785+00:00Comments on Grappling and BJJ tips by Liam The Part-Time Grappler Wandi: The Manchester MMA Scene - Part IILiam H Wandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15592644859626736304noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-18926485938081022512010-09-20T09:18:34.779+01:002010-09-20T09:18:34.779+01:00Thru history and the rise of civilizations, those ...Thru history and the rise of civilizations, those who had no gameness (zero, zilch, nada!) were wiped out by challenges, wars, fights and natural disastors. We carry the genes of those who survived. We all have gameness and mental toughness. It's as simple as that. As long as there are challenges in life (fighting for your life, in traffic, career, raising children, in-laws..e.tc.) then these genes will survive in future generations.<br /><br />In medical terms, these are called the genotype (what's inside, the code we carry). How and to what degree they are expressed is called the phenotype (the outside) and that is controlled by a million and one factors:<br /><br />Upbringing, society, sibling rivalry, school environment, neighbourhood, traumatic incidents...etc.<br /><br />In short, we all have it. Whether it shows or not is not because of lack, but rather inhibitions thereof (for better or worse).Liam H Wandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592644859626736304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-66309679050869004422010-09-19T01:20:05.122+01:002010-09-19T01:20:05.122+01:00Hey, Liam, I was thinking a lot about the idea of ...Hey, Liam, I was thinking a lot about the idea of gameness and the mental toughness of a fighter. Prompted an idea for a post. Wondering what your thoughts are on it. Do you think people can learn to be mentally tough? Or is mental toughness just something you're either born with or not?A.D. McClishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019434821749308292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-2420700648352073792010-09-10T12:30:48.744+01:002010-09-10T12:30:48.744+01:00You're very welcome Allie. Youshould go out th...You're very welcome Allie. Youshould go out there and do the same with your coaches. :pLiam H Wandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592644859626736304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-23851251992800943932010-09-10T12:19:27.306+01:002010-09-10T12:19:27.306+01:00Great stuff. Really enjoyed it!! Thanks!Great stuff. Really enjoyed it!! Thanks!A.D. McClishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019434821749308292noreply@blogger.com