Software developer. Former DI Wrestler at Princeton University 🐅. Running nutrition and fitness experiments to improve my health and reach my goals 🧪.
Grappling
Before you can control a match, you need to control your stance and distance. In this post (and breakdown video), I’ll show you how to stay safe and initiate contact like a wrestler — without getting thrown or snapped down. Why Grapplers Get Blast-Doubled into the Shadow Realm If you
Grappling
Hand fighting is the hardest concept in wrestling to teach to beginners. But it's essential to go from good to great!
Grappling
As a jiu jitsu practitioner looking to build your wrestling skills from scratch, solo drills are an absolute game-changer.
Training
Injuries are opportunities to refine your game. But you need to have some G.R.I.T. to do it.
Grappling
On September 28th, 2024, I competed in the ADCC Chicago Open Advanced Division. A few hours and four matches later, I end up with a 2-2 record, a fourth place finish, and 5 lessons learned.
Grappling
Jiujitsu athletes should focus on specific wrestling skills and positions depending on their goals and experience in the sport.
Grappling
To all the jiu jitsu athletes out there starting to learn wrestling...ignore the penetration step. At least for your first few wrestling classes. Your focus should be learning effective takedowns that give you confidence in your stand up game. Not a skill that's hard on your knees
Lifestyle
Synthetic clothes have major problems. Research has shown that they cause neurological, mental, reproductive, and endocrine issues. Replace them with natural alternatives.
Training
I recently read Overcoming Gravity By Steven Low and learned a lot for my calisthenics journey. The nuggets of wisdom in this post are my biggest takeaways. They are heavily influencing my calisthenic journey and hopefully help you on yours
Nutrition
I've been on the hunt for raw milk for a couple of years now. It's far healthier than the pasteurized milk we see in stores, contains several vitamins and minerals we need, it's easier for our bodies to absorb than pasteurized milk, and it tastes better.
Training
I recently read the Motion Handbook and it’s completely changed my approach to training. The goal is to progress as slow as possible to avoid injury and make gains.
Other
Over the last 1.5 years, I used Substack to host Lasta’s Letter. However, I recently switched to Ghost. In this article, I'll discuss my key takeaways from using both platforms, the pros and cons of each, why I prefer Ghost, and who I believe each platform is better suited for.