We all need an outlet. Mine for the past decade has been combat sports; first boxing, then kickboxing and now Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Throughout this time, I have struggled to reconcile my love of combat sports with a need to educate myself and pursue employment. Likewise, I was often told that somehow the physical and the mental/intellectual were incompatible. This blog, The Takedown, aims to unify the two. To provide a workshop of sorts for those pursuing life’s challenges, be it physical or mental. The blog, like a takedown in a fight, aims to act as a bridge between different domains. The difference maker. And not just for the fighters. For the go-getters, the weekend warriors and anyone pursuing growth. Stay tuned for my takes.