12/10/2023
The name “Boa” is derived from the Boa Constrictor, one of the top predators in the Amazon jungle. It kills through cutting off the victims blood supply through encircling pressure. Among jungle tribes, the Boa is held in in high regard as a great teacher. The snake symbolises important lessons, such as the ability to shed old skin and renew oneself - an ancient concept revered among successful warriors. Periods of renewal are crucial for healing or adapting when facing difficult journeys or unexpected changes.
The analogy of our world being a jungle is fitting because it’s full of countless obstacles, challenging situations, unknowns and surprises that we will inevitably encounter. Jiu Jitsu equips us with the skills and the mindset to handle both physical and mental pressures and adversities. Through disciplined skill acquisition we learn to balance hard and soft approaches, gaining confidence through competence in dealing with chaos.
The swords symbolise the warriors approach. A warrior is decisive and swift. By sharpening our swords daily, we improve our ability to make sharper decisions. Decisions are crucial, as the word “decision” originates from “to cut”, separating what we need to do from what we want to do. Better decisions lead to more success and a better life.
The discipline of acquiring skills under difficult circumstances forces us to shed old habits, increasing our power and self-understanding. It requires us to stay humble and have a beginners mind as there are always aspects of our skill set to correct or improve. As your skills develop, your decisions become swifter and more effective, giving you greater freedom and control in dealing with adversities. When you combine these principles of shedding, decisiveness, humility, internal control and skill acquisition you truly become a warrior.
Throughout the years, Powerplant has built a strong core of BJJ practitioners and coaches. Much like the Boa constrictor shedding its skin as it grows, we’ve decided to establish our BJJ team under a new name and ethos, refreshing our approach.
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