The Shark Subset

This series debuted right as I began a Mars ruled year, and when I saw the subset was titled "The Shark" I laughed because of this famous quote in my sport: "I am a shark, the ground is my ocean, and most people can't even swim." (Rickson Gracie) The clarity in this statement is experienced by the marathon runner/former football star/soccer pro who comes in with a lot of confidence for a trial jiu jitsu class only to be paired with a new blue belt who promptly runs (swims??) circles around that poor person. In any case, I felt called to this particular subset and it has really delivered. I find myself cool, calm and efficient in the gym. Mars-Jup is very LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOO, Antares is very "I *will* be the best"...this series is the cooler, calmer long game in between the two. Losing is more about learning rather than heartache. Energy is directed in a more big picture fashion. Goals move from feeling very far off to just downriver, ready when you are. I also get the most pronounced sensation around my teeth when I wear this chapstick; I feel my teeth more in my mouth, they feel sharper and bigger and I'm simply more aware of them. It's kinda weird but not uncomfortable.