Archive - The Submission Artist

April 2025

Interview: Alyssa Ages is Raising the Bar

A conversation with author, strongman athlete, and mother, Alyssa Ages on redefining body image, strongman culture, the power of strength and more.

Apr 11 •

March 2025

Interview: Heather Morgan Will Keep On Rolling

A conversation with Heather Morgan, Atos Black Belt and professional jiu-jitsu content creator on continuous improvement, coming back from injury, and…

Mar 21 •

February 2025

Interview: Elisabeth Clay is just warming up

A conversation with Elisabeth Clay, elite grappler and new mother, on her competitive career, her continued goals postpartum, and so much more

Feb 14 •

January 2025

3 unconventional takeaways on technology, leadership, and self-expression from Mark Zuckerberg's latest interview on Joe Rogan

Or "a few quick takes on Zuck's Joe Rogan interview that have nothing to do with hot-button political or policy commentary"

Jan 17 •

"There's no going back, only moving forward."

Reflections from the first moments on the mats in almost a year. Grappling with the complicated reality of "being back."

Jan 11 •

Illuminating a Path Forward in 2025

Reflections on the meaning of Chanukah alongside intentions for growth and resilience in 2025

Jan 3 •

December 2024

Four Books That Helped Me Survive my 2024

Tales of fame, ambition, longevity, and memory that got me through a year that hit me like a wrecking ball

Dec 31, 2024 •

November 2024

"There's no place like home."

Reflections on a first Thanksgiving at home, three years after an epic jiu-jitsu road trip

Nov 29, 2024 •

September 2024

Grappling with Change

A long weekend reflection on the unexpected detours of 2024, reevaluating goals, navigating setbacks, and shifting priorities.

Published on Becoming Undeniable • Sep 2, 2024

August 2024

Happy ADCC and CJI Weekend!

For reading in between livestreams: an article-driven reflection-meets-retrospective on athletes I've covered and who are about be a part of the biggest…

Aug 16, 2024 •

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