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25.01.2022 Summer Holiday Pro Tip #3 Never pack pants! Budgy Smugglers are the only requirement when visiting a beachside town. . . Oh and a big ass bottle of champagne!!! ... In this photo you can see me but you cannot see the guy in the boat I was calling out for wearing a rashie and boardies!
24.01.2022 Take 10 minutes out of today and ask 2 of your friends who havent heard from in a while how theyre getting on. Dont take Im fine or OK as an acceptable answer. This week you will talk about sport, how fat youre feeling and the weather but why not take the time to make sure someone around you is doing good. We need to protect our own mental health but also look out for others at the same time. -... Weve created a life where 6 hours screen time on our phone is perfectly acceptable daily yet were not using it beyond narcissism and suppressing our own boredom - I guarantee Social Media is having a negative impact on someones self esteem today that you care about and you have the power to turn that around (if you choose.) Im hardly asking much for you to ask 2 friends today - if everyone does that its over a million check ins before close of play today. #mentalhealth
23.01.2022 Something is wrong with the world. . . Watching 60 minutes last night there was a segement with a certain blogger, who claimed that men need to step up and that she believes we should be a matriarchal country. The interview was basically about how she has built a following and become famous for what could be described as being a female chauvinist. ... Now dont get me wrong I am all for people building their own brand and being whoever the fuck they want to be, but I cant help to think what if? What if it was I who was on TV telling women they need to get their shit together and just be better? (Something I dont believe to be true) What if I posted in depth about how my wife and I engage in our sexual encounters, would I be celebrated and labelled a role model for men around the world? I could almost guarantee that I would be criticised and chastised by 99% of the population, labelled as a pig, sexist and disgusting, and thats being nice. The question I ask is that if it is equality that the world so badly desires, when is it going stop promoting the wrong people and promote people that actually care about the development of the human race as a whole? Anyway thats the end of my rant for this morning you bunch of cunts and heres a picture of me in my Budgy Smugglers.
23.01.2022 THE WATCH For ten years This sailor has stood the watch While some of us were in our bunks at night... This sailor stood the watch While some of us were in school learning our trade This shipmate stood the watch Yes.. even before some of us were born into this world This shipmate stood the watch In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history This shipmate stood the watch Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see his family standing there Needing his guidance and help Needing that hand to hold during those hard times But he still stood the watch He stood the watch for ten years He stood the watch so that we, our families and Our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety, Each and every night Knowing that a sailor stood the watch Today we are here to say 'Shipmate... the watch stands relieved Relieved by those You have trained ,Guided, and Lead Shipmate you stand relieved.. we have the watch..." "Boatswain..Standby to pipe the side...Shipmate's going Ashore.." I hope you have found peace my man!
23.01.2022 Do not waste a single day! Young or old, male or female, each new day brings new opportunities! To Learn, To Live and To Love! Be grateful and live each day to its fullest!
23.01.2022 The Daily Battle. . . Battles ensue, power struggles are getting old, Why cant we just ask our child to do something without being on the receiving end of complaints, grunts and groans? Because that would be fucking easy right!... I am sure if you are anything like me you would of read a thousand different ways to assert your authority over your. . . I mean respond to an argumentative child. Lets be honest its all absolute horse shit. Stepping aside and remove yourself from an argument, not a fucking chance. Rebuild your broken relationship, fuck me its a slight disagreement she hasnt gone and found a new father. Problem solve, Nope I do not negotiate with terrorists. Address underlying concerns, sit back explore the circumstances leading to the argument, parent not psychologist. Anyway you get the point, the real fact that most of us will get so frustrated when we argue with our children, isnt because our relationship is fractured or because her feelings were hurt by something that was said earlier that day. It is plain and simple, kids are curious little beings and most of the time they want to know WHY they have been told to do something, and instead of taking the time to explain it and them just doing it world war 3 is often the result, well in my case anyway, there is one simple reason behind this and it is that arguing with your child is like arguing with yourself. I mean with Eva her attitude is me, her curiosity is me and well her short fuse and temper yeah you guessed it. . . Its like I am looking at a reflection and to be honest I don't like arguing with Eva it's like arguing with myself she doesn't know why she is acting like that, she is still learning who she is, but I look at her and know almost exactly what she will do. She is a smart kid, but if you try to make her do something that she doesnt want to so then you are going to have a hard time. Does this make it easier, fuck no! It makes it harder because she will use sarcasm, quick wit, and all of the same comebacks that I would use, generally beating me to them and well shit her being like me. . . neither of us like to back down, which makes for a cracker of a time in our household when we dont see eye to eye. But another thing she has inherited she doesnt hold grudges over small shit, thank god! So 5 minutes after our battles we are the best of friends again. Until we do it all again
20.01.2022 Building a worldwide community one trip at a time
20.01.2022 The following is a true story and should not be replicated. . .
20.01.2022 Just found a little bit of Gratitude I wrote in a semi zombie like state when flying to the States last month! As tired as I was it comes from the heart! Thank you to every single person who has been a part of my BJJ Journey and in particular the Free Rollers brand! As I sit here on the flight from Syd to LAX I have had a shit load of time to think. Sure I got some sleep, but I cant help but think about where Jiu Jitsu has taken me over the past 5 years! First things first ...my wife Nicky has been amazing in supporting everything I have wanted to do with my journey, from competitions, Open mats, gear and now possibly the hardest for her is the BJJ Getaways. If it wasn't for her constant love and support I wouldn't be on this flight! My coaches Jo and Aaron for supporting my goals with the Free Roller Brand. It is amazing to have you in my corner. There are so many people that have played a role to get me to this point. Kris Shaw for giving me the opportunity to write for BJJ Legends Magazine, Kristian Woodmansee for providing guidance toward the business side of BJJ, Chris Hauter for reassuring me that its not the belt around my waist that determines what I can do! And how can I forget Christian Graugart and his Book BJJ Globetrotter for opening my eyes to the WORLD WIDE COMMUNITY of like minded BJJ practitioners! I sincerely thank you all for the parts you have played in my story whether you are aware or not. There are so many other people I would like to thank for their part and I would love to list them all but I would need much longer then the 13 hours im stuck in the tin can! I need to send a special thanks out to the gyms and people who have been kind enough to open the doors to their gyms and work with me in providing the Getaways Saulo, Xande Ribeiro and Gustavo thank you for making the trips to San Diego so easy and making us feel a part of the Riberio family, to my friends in Singapore Will, Guli, Fabio thank you for your hospitality on our trip last year, I cant wait to catch up again soon. All in all the past 5 years have been a blast and I cant wait to see where the future takes the Free Rollers brand and myself! One thing is for sure if the past is anything to go from its going to be one hell of a journey!
20.01.2022 I had the privilidge of teaching my youngest daughter one of lifes valuable lessons last week! If your not first your last. . . And if you are last post on social media that you were actually first no one will ever know! The actual lesson was that it doesnt matter where you come in the race its how you run it that counts, you see she didnt want to run because she felt it was too far for her despite qualifying for the interschool the week before. All I told her was to give it ...her best shot and make a goal of at least running as much of the distance as she could! Turns out she could finish it! She ran 97.5% of the 1500 metres and even though she finished 54th out of 62 in my eyes the fact she pushed her self further then she believed possible was a win in my books and she should be proud of her self! Life shouldnt be judged on victories it should be judged on improvement!
19.01.2022 Ken and Barbie gets boring quick and pretending you are The Undertaker and chokeslamming your 5 year old daughter through the glass coffee table is a bad idea! Find out about the middle ground and the benefits of wrestling with your young children in my latest piece!
19.01.2022 There’s a difference between a visionand a number. Many people have a number they want to reach, be it on the scales, in the bank, amount of properties what ever it may be! But they lack a vision, for what life looks like, at that number. Without a vision, I find it’s harder to get to the number in your mind and it’s like wishing for a hammer but not knowing how to use it. A tool is worth nothing if it isn’t building something else. Confusion about this, leads to wasted time..., wasted income, wasted energy. And restless nights, sometimes a lot of them. When you have a number or a goal, but not a vision, ask yourself what does the number actually mean? Don’t wait for the number to appear or the goal to achieve itself, believe in the vision even if no one else does, it is the vision that will propel you to meaningfully and you will achieve
19.01.2022 Raising little versions of myself. . . When I was younger I always believed I was the life of the party, shit if there was no party to be the life of, I would make it my mission to find one and insert myself as the life of it! The guy in this photo was by my side 95% of the time as an adult doing exactly that. There are certain moments in life that recreate themselves over and over. One such moment that comes to mind was my 16th birthday. . . Growing up my parents never had a... lot of money so when it came to things like parties etc they very rarely happened. So when my 16th came about me and another one of my best mates got to planning, one way or another we would party for my 16th lap of the sun. At the time, Saving Private Ryan was just released at the cinema, so to cover my tracks we decided it would be great to go to the 2100 session on the friday night, being such a long movie it was the perfect cover up to our elaborate plan! My 16th was planned everyone was invited and it went ahead. . . Only just! (my mum clued on hours before kick off) More on the party later but it was essentially one of the biggest parties that the Warnbro area had ever and most likely still have ever seen! It was the stuff you only see in movies! So you know what I was saying about scenes recreating themselves, well luckily we havent been faced with such an event YET but I wont be surprised when we do. Already we have had Elise and Eva try to plan their own parties. When Elise turned 5 and in her first year in school she decided to invite all of her classmates around afterschool for cake, she also neglected to tell us so when 12 kids and parents showed up on our doorstep dressed up and with presents we had our first expierence with hosting a reverse surprise party. . . With Eva turning 9 next week and the no party policy in effect we have had to a keep strong eye on what goes into her bag for school! Just two days before the holidays a terror plot was uncovered. . . 37 handmade party invites tucked at the bottom of her bag for all of her mates at school, complete with an RSVP with both Nicky and I phone numbers. . . She assures us that we caught them all, but I have my doubts. . . Stay tuned for next Thursday to see if we did I guess its true what they say about apples and trees Pray for us
19.01.2022 June is always a hard month for me! Its a month I will always ask myself what if! What if I had of answered that call. . . I dont know if it would of changed the outcome, maybe youd still be here? Maybe not! Maybe being on the other side of the country it was simply a call to say good bye and to let me know you were at peace with your decision. Maybe you needed a friend, a brother, someone who went through the shit with you to tell you that it was going to be ok. . .... No one will ever know. All you left us with was "Be Happy because I am" Im glad you found peace brother, although it hurts every single day. I was recently listening to a song that I think you would of enjoyed, its a cover but the words and the sounds and the reggae vibes are a constant reminder that you live through us now and will continue to do so, until we see you again! "It seems like just yesterday, we were jammin' with friends on a bright sunny day but now your gone far away oh it's so hard to find the right words to say Cause I still can't believe that you're gone Oh each day that passes without you it feels so wrong But I have to stay strong cause deep in my heart your memory lives on. Cause when it's all said and done family is all that we got A strictly love and unity no we can't forget that through the thick and the thin you always had my back all the good times we shared I'll forever treasure that. It's been a long day without you my friend And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again Love you my bro!!! Until we meet again Keep a close watch on your family as well as my girls and I!!
19.01.2022 There are 4 words I consistantly teach my girls to the best of my ability along this journey called life! Brave. Humble. Confident. Persistent. Be brave enough to suck at something new. Even the greatest was once a beginner.... Be humble enough to ask questions. No one person knows it all. Be confident enough to know you will figure it out. Trust in yourself and the process. Be persistent enough to become competent. Things that are worth having dont come over night.
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15.01.2022 I saw this post on a BJJ page and decided to repost it. As a father of two daughters both heavily involved in sport this is super relevant! Words have some serious power and it is evident when you take a step back and watch the different types of parents on the sidelines! Dont try to coach your child from the sideline making them re live your glory days. . . ... Encourage them and allow them to develop there own! Post below! Im proud of you. What are you thinking?! I love watching you practice Youll never get better if you dont practice. You look so happy when youre out there You dont look like youre having fun. Youve made so much progress I cant believe you messed that up I cant wait to watch you next time I cant wait for this season to be over. Positivity is much stronger than negativity.
15.01.2022 Check it out!! Refining the interview techniques with Daniel Stien of Savage Fightwear!! Cheers for your time mate! Was good to chat!
14.01.2022 This was first posted back in June last year, it is however the first time I have seen/read it. A great short story about heart and staying in the fight.
13.01.2022 Working on my new book and I am stuck laughing on one particular line. The last words I heard was my wifes shrill cry of "Luke put your pants back on" while in my head I heard it as the great god Odin shouting "Victory or Valhalla" as I sprinted toward my foe. . .
12.01.2022 Theres a million quotes out there about starting fresh! To me the beauty of starting something again is that you arent starting from scratch, because you have the expierence from when you did it in the past! 65 days ago I committed to a Minimum of 90 workouts in 90 days, Im actually not sure how many I have done, because there has been 2 a days, 3 a days and of course 1 a day. One thing has maintained and I have stayed true to the commitment of #90in90 For sure there has been... hard days and there has been easy days, but I have just kept one foot in front of the other and kept moving in a forward direction, I set no goals weight wise, strength wise or fitness wise apart from training every single day! I feel great so far and that is the most important thing for me! 25 days to go! Time to finish strong! "You will never know how far you can go if you dont start today"
11.01.2022 People die every day. Celebrities are no different. Death is tragic in most circumstances, although when we hear about it we give it a passing thought and move on with the day to day.... This time it is different for me, when I first heard the sad news about Kobe Bryants passing I felt sadness and shock and was about to carry on. Then something changed. The first report was that Kobe was in the helicopter with his entire family, also extremely tragic, however still moving on. The next report stopped me in my tracks. Kobe wasnt on the chopper with his entire family, he was simply on his way to his daughters basketball game, where she plays for the team that he coaches. There was another father and kids on the flight also. Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka and Capri, only 7 months old, where at home waiting for them to come back, something that will never happen. Why did this shake me up so much? As a father and husband who constantly travels, for work and business. I couldnt imagine the pain of loosing a child or my partner. I think for most parents it is the same. Our children and our partners give us purpose, a reason for being, the drive to reach our goals. When something like this happens it shows you that nothing in life is guaranteed, you cant take for granted the fact that you will leave your house of a morning and return and everything will be the same. When something like this happens it shows you that no one is invincible, that eventually our time will come and our number will be called. When something like this happens it shows you that life is truly a gift and that we NEED to make the most of it, every single day. Two things I have learnt from following the Mamba in sport, business and in life, Dont let fear stop you from taking that next step and to be yourself, Authenticity is key in absolutely every aspect of our lives, these are two things along with many others that I have implemented in my life since reading the Mamba Mentality weeks after its release. So again Why did this shake me up? A while ago I was asked, what was my biggest fear. At the time, I answered a standard answer, Death. In reflection and all honesty, it is not death that I fear in the slightest. My greatest fear is that my daughters are left behind without a father to guide them and protect them as they grow throughout this world. My greatest fear is that my wife is left alone without her best friend to grow old with. My greatest fear is my name becoming a distant memory of those I have crossed paths with. My greatest fear is not leaving my mark on the world showing everyone that I did everything I could for those who I love. Death is certain, Life is not. Make the most of every opportunity you have, it may not come around again.
10.01.2022 Memory lane. . . I often think back to early 2008 sitting in the ultrasound room with Nicky and the Dr/Comedian who gave us the 20 week scan. Old mate turns to us and says congratulations guys you have a healthy baby! 10 fingers 10 toes all the bells and whistles by the looks of it, there is only one thing missing he says while looking me straight in the eye! ... Panicked I ask what is our child missing, his response cut me to my very core! A penis, your child is missing its penis. . . Confused my exact response was this "What does that mean?" The doctor then looks at my wife and shakes his head. . . Luke, it means you are having a girl! I was lost, I had no fucking clue how to be a dad to a daughter. . . I had life planned out as a father of a little man not a girl, how was I going to teach them to kick a footy, throw a punch or wrestle? I wasnt prepared for the nail polish, dress ups and the other shit thay comes with girls! Boy was I wrong!! 11 years later, Ive taught my daughters to wrestle, ive shown them how to kick a footy, make a tackle and yes they know how to punch as well! Being a dad of two girls has allowed me to teach them so much in this world but what I wasnt expecting was all the shit they have taught me! I wont put them all here but I will put the odd post up here and there from now on! Showcasing the joys and the pains that have occured in my life since becoming a dad! And sure as shit as my daughters turn 9 and 11 in the next few months you can bet your ass there is a bunch of shit around the corner that im not ready for nor do I think I ever will be!
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09.01.2022 If there is one piece of advice that everyone should take on board it is that everyone we meet in this life has something to teach us if we are humble enough to learn. No matter their age, sex, religion, or culture. Appreciate and respect everyone and everyhing that crosses your path in your life, they were put there for a reason!
09.01.2022 So many "gurus" all over the internet trying to teach you how to go viral or get 1000 follows in a month Be insightful, Be engaging, Have conversations and Build a community. Most importantly be you!!! There is already thousands of people trying to be the next Gary V or Tony Robbins. . .... How many people are trying to be the next you?
09.01.2022 Sitting on the beach eating acai and surfing between training sessions day in day out may sound like a good time and shit, it may well be! But its not practical to 85% of people! So what is the "BJJ Lifestyle" take a read of my thoughts on the matter!
08.01.2022 In anything you do, the highest value you can bring is being the best version of yourself. Therefore, the only thing that matters is you being at your best. Stop comparing you to what you see from others. The best YOU can do is offer your best version. The only thing between you and your best you is YOU. ... You are your only competition. Lets get focused on who you aspire to be and take it one day at a time. The competition is you being better than you were yesterday.
07.01.2022 Everyday we have the power to start from scratch! Everyone has their struggles, I am no different! The most important thing is that we dont quit! I have been out of the weights room for a little while now and was finding it hard to get back in there. Until yesterday, when a conversation with my rock used a little reverse psychology on me Ive been saying for a while I will do it and then when the alarm goes off I simply dont.... So basically from today onward I am going to commit to a MINIMUM 90 workouts in 90 days. Not all neccasarily weights related but they will play a big part, as will BJJ, Running, Kettlebells and a Yoga! I am going to use IG as a positive tool to keep myself accountable, posting in my story and in my feed! Using the tag #90in90 if you feel the urge to join me over the next 90 days I encourage you to do so! And shit why not use the tag too so I can follow along your progress as well as mine. (This will be the last post on FB about this journey so if youve got IG follow me @luke_free_roll) FYI. . . Yesterdays conversation went a little like this; Me: I was gonna lift this arvo before I roll, but running short of time, ill just get up in the morning before work and do it. @nic_docherty : Hahahahaha no you wont Me: Yeah I will Nicky: Yeah i bet you will (*insert sarcasm) See more
06.01.2022 Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. The balls are called Work, Family, Health, Friends and Spirit and you`re keeping all of these in the air. You soon will come to understand work is a rubber ball. If you drop it , it will bounce back. The other four are made of glass. If you drop one of these; they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. ... They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for it. Work effeciently however give the required time to your family, friends & have proper rest. Value only has a value if its value is valued.
06.01.2022 Whats in a name. . . When people have their first child so much thought goes into the name, often the child is known as baby for a little while after birth. That was not the case with our girls. . . . Now my wife is probably going to kick my ass when she reads this but I feel its an important story to tell ... Lets start with our girls names. . . Elise and Eva both biblical in meaning but not why we picked them. Eva came with a lot of thought and she was almost a Georgia, but when we saw her she looked like an Eva so we went with it. Elise on the other hand had about 20 different names, also amongst them was Georgia. . . It wasnt until a month or so prior to Elise's birth we selected the name. . . One day during a moment of clarity the name came to me. I mentioned it to Nicky and she loved it, we couldnt picture any other name and there was no waiting to see how she looked when she was born, although Nicky asked how the name came to me, my secret remained with me until November 1 2008, 5 days prior to Elise joining us. Nicky strolls out of the downstairs toilet (man toilet) and asks me sooo how did you come up with the name Elise. . . Scratching my chin I mentioned that it popped into my head one day while I had some time to think she then presented to me exhibit A, the Pumped Up Down Under Calendar released in 07/08 turned to the month of November with photo of a young lady named Elise It was at this point I realised Id fucked up but we were both attached to the name by then so it stuck So there you have it, Elise, beautiful, hilarious and kind! A little clueless and often clumsy, but actually really smart. Is actually named after 2008 Miss November
05.01.2022 For untold generations, we have been led to believe that hapiness orbits around success. That if we work hard enough, we will be successful, and only if we are successful will we become happy. Now we are learning that the opposite is true! Si vis pacem, Para Bellum
04.01.2022 On May 24 myself and a few legends will have a crack at hbf run for a reason! This year we will do the Kleenheat 12km in nothing but shoes and Budgy Smugglers! Why I hear you ask?... We will fundraise for @soldieronaust primarily but we also want to bring the issue of mental health in the Veteran community to the forefront of conversation for people in the general public! A career in the Australian Defence Force, or the armed forces in any country, can be rewarding, but also demanding. Challenges include the rigorous training, frequent moves, and maintaining social connections. Beyond this, military personnel may be exposed to trauma during combat, peace-keeping missions, border protection, disaster and humanitarian relief, and training accidents. They may be confronted not only with threats to their own lives or safety, but also with the suffering or death of others, which can have a significant emotional and psychological impact. So its not surprising we see higher rates of mental illness among veterans compared to the overall Australian population. The rates of suicide are also concerning, particularly among younger veterans. Between 2001 and 2016, 373 Australian veterans took their lives. 30 . Recent research has highlighted one of the most challenging periods for military personnel can be transitioning back to civilian life. Major lifestyle changes can be stressful for anyone, but leaving the ADF can feel like more than leaving a job. It will likely represent a change in a persons way of life across the board. While many transitioning personnel may initially experience some uncertainty and a sense of losing some part of themselves, most make the adjustment successfully. For others, the problems may not go away and for some, may become worse, unless they receive help. Our goal is to raise 5k as a group and each of us have our individual goals and reasons as well! If you want to donate please do so here https://hbfrun2020.everydayhero.com//free-rollers-jiu-jitsu
04.01.2022 Money does not buy happiness. Material things do not bring fulfillment. Looks do not create contentment. Social status does not inspire joy. Fame does not give meaning. ... The irony of life is that most people spend all of their life chasing these external things at the expense of what really matters. The truth is that the greatest treasures in life are already with us - love, family, friendship, honesty, hope, gratitude, adventure, passion Nd dreams. - Chatri Sityodtong
04.01.2022 17 Years and 1 week ago! March 17, 2003 North Arabian Gulf! 19 Years Old!... I learnt a lot about the world at this point of my life. How people react under stress, how people deal with pressure, and how society copes with the unknown. Character cannot be developed in peace and quiet, only through the expierence of trial, pain and suffering can the soul be strengthend, ambition inspired and success achieved!
03.01.2022 Theres a difference between a visionand a number. Many people have a number they want to reach, be it on the scales, in the bank, amount of properties what ever it may be! But they lack a vision, for what life looks like, at that number. Without a vision, I find its harder to get to the number in your mind and its like wishing for a hammer but not knowing how to use it. A tool is worth nothing if it isnt building something else. Confusion about this, leads to wasted time..., wasted income, wasted energy. And restless nights, sometimes a lot of them. When you have a number or a goal, but not a vision, ask yourself what does the number actually mean? Dont wait for the number to appear or the goal to achieve itself, believe in the vision even if no one else does, it is the vision that will propel you to meaningfully and you will achieve
