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Excelsior Jiu-Jitsu Blog
with Professor Nathan Lott
Professor Nathan Lott is a life long martial artist holding a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, a Black Belt in Judo, and a 1st Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is also a Youth Pastor with a Masters Degree in Christian Theology. In this blog Professor Lott shares his unique perspectives on life, marial arts, and faith.
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Grumpy?
Modern psychology states about regular exercise: The body produces endorphins which, among other things, give physical and mental...
Nathan Lott
Jan 30, 20233 min read
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Raising Gen Z and Gen Alpha
We are in a real mess right now! It is estimated that nearly 43% of kids are living in single parents homes across the US. We are...
Nathan Lott
Oct 15, 20215 min read
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Earn It!
Promotions in Jiu-Jitsu are a very strange thing. I see some gyms promote students based on attendance, some based on performance with a...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20213 min read
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Facing Giants
In 2006 the movie Facing the Giants was released. This was a small budget movie that had a huge impact. The major idea was overcoming...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20213 min read
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It's Not About You!
I recently read a statement from someone saying, “The secret to a happy life is to stop worrying about everyone else and just worry about...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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Your Example?
Just this week I have talked to at least six students who wanted to quit. The reasons vary from time to just feeling like they are not...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20213 min read
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Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu Training
If you walk into a real Jiu-Jitsu school you will notice something different that most American Karate schools. You will notice that...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20214 min read
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Self-Defense Seminars
One of the most dangerous trends in we see in America are one day self-defense seminars. These seminars are usually marketed to women. ...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20213 min read
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Kid Black Belts?
One of the most common questions that I receive is why kids can't get black belts in Jiu-Jitsu. In full disclosure, I was a given a...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20214 min read
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Stop crying and go to work!
Years ago I sat and listened to a restaurant owner talk about how people viewed his business. He said people would always make comments...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20213 min read
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Pressure
For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20213 min read
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The Value of Life
What is a person worth? I often think about all the horrible stories I read from American History. How in the world could people be so...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20213 min read
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The Chinese Buffet
Everyday I arrive at the gym around 9am. I start my usual routine of cleaning the mats, the bathrooms, and then the floors and walkways....
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20214 min read
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More Than A Business
I think I figured it out. Recently I was verbally criticized for speaking negatively about a local karate school. I wasn't being mean...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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Integrity in Martial Arts
If you go into any martial arts school in America you will more than likely hear the word integrity. So what does integrity actually...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20213 min read
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Real Self-Defense
What is self defense? After all that could mean carrying a gun or just locking your doors at night. I’ve heard recommendations to...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20213 min read
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Why Jiu-Jitsu
One of the biggest questions that I get is, "Why Jiu-Jitsu?" I mean there are literally hundreds of other styles and even sports that...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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There is no I in team
The very first time I stepped on a sports field I heard these words, ”there is no I in team”. In the Jiu-Jitsu world we hear about team...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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Why Wait?
Every day I hear people talk about what they want. I hear people say they want to have a better job, a better education, a better...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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Never Give In!
When I was in high school I developed a fascination with Winston Churchill. Churchill was not a great speaker or even a physically...
Nathan Lott
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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