Jordan Laster

Software developer. Former DI Wrestler 🐅. Jiujitsu. #bitcoin. Sharing my grappling and health journey

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2024-08-23 01:44:11

Getting ready for my first ADCC Open on Sept 28th in Chicago.
Part of my preparation is getting my cardio up.
A great workout I've been doing before or after jiujitsu practice is 10mins of jumping rope with burpees.
I call it Burp Jumping.
I know I know...the name could use some work.
Here's how it works
- You jump rope for 10mins
- Every time you mess up, you do a burpee
- It's a ladder of burpees i.e. one mistake is 1 burpee, next mistake is 2 burpees, following is 3...up to 10 and back down
- Do 10 twice
- Ladder all the way up and back down is 100 burpees
If you can jump rope without messing up for a full 10 minutes, you do zero burpees.
If you're like me, you'll end up doing at least 50.
Try it out!
#jiujitsu #cardio

2024-07-25 05:59:05

Lately I've been thinking through the best wrestling positions for jiujitsu athletes to work through at each stage of their journey.
After looking at ADCC 2022 data and what the greats in wrestling have to say...it's obvious that every jiujitsu athlete needs to learn
- single legs
- double legs
- go behinds
- front headlock position
With those alone you can beat 90% of people in the sport.
But where do you start? I answered this and more in my latest article.
I'm really having a lot of fun nerding out on this stuff lol
https://www.jordanlaster.com/best-wrestling-positions-for-jiujitsu/

2024-07-25 03:08:23

Leading a mobility class at my jiujitsu gym on Sunday.
Combat sports need a whole lot more of it baked into weekly programming.
We're going through these bodyweight exercises
Exercises
● Elephant Walk – 2 sets x 20 reps
● Patrick Step – 2 sets x 10 reps (each side)
● ATG Split Squat – 2 sets x 10 reps (each side)
● Cossack Squat – 2 sets x 10 reps (each side)
● Middle split pancake pulse – 2 sets x 10 reps
● Tibialis Raises – 2 sets x 20 reps
● Reverse Nordic Curls – 3 sets of 6-10 reps
● Seated pigeon position – 2 sets x 20 reps (each side)
Cool Down
● Open Hydrant – 2 sets x 8 reps
● Couch Stretch – 1 set x 1 min (per side)
● Outer glute stretch – 1 set x 1 min (per side)
These have helped me unlock all sorts of skills like the splits, pistol squats, etc. Especially once I added in weights.
Most importantly, they've kept me on the mats feeling my best.
What exercises have helped you all most?

2024-07-23 04:24:41

I had the chance to talk about my approach to wrestling for jiujitsu.
My goal is to improve wrestling in the sport of jiujitsu across the board. Everyone should be confident on their feet!
And I'm creating a system to do it.
If you're interested in learning how to develop a solid stand up game for jiu jitsu...check out this episode.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-54-jordan-laster-building-an-effective-stand-up-game/id1700545329?i=1000663015746

2024-07-07 19:57:58

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No problem! I've been wearing this one for months and it's easily my favorite rashguard
Very comfortable and durable.
https://www.alchemical.com.au/products/bamboo-rash-guard?variant=44826857111828

2024-07-07 16:24:20

Wrestling and Jiujutsu apparel needs to hop on the natural fiber movement.
Singlets and rashguards are all toxic polyester and spandex.
And we spend A LOT of time in them sweating — the absolute worst time to wear em.
This shouldn't be the only natural fiber rashguard on the planet
https://www.alchemical.com.au/pages/pre-order-ranked-rash-guards

2024-07-05 01:09:33

"90% of people are iodine deficient"
-> Resulting in ailments like breast cancer, fatigue, Grave's disease, Hashimoto's disease, and much more.
There's lots of other alarming stats and knowledge in the book - Iodine Why You Need It Why You Can Live Without It.
I highly recommend it to those who are looking to plug the holes of nutritional deficiencies.
I've started supplementing with Lugol's Iodine Solution since I'm deficient. Im excited to see what fruit this experiment bears.
https://image.nostr.build/7ad480d92d07c976f917c21bfbad588956e00a82a4405be9e610d532de95813b.jpg

2024-07-01 20:55:33

Been trying to find ways to improve my focus and minimize my phone use. The mobile settings, apps, and extensions recommended in this video have been absolutely game changing for me.
In a couple days, I use my phone far less and don't find myself doom scrolling anymore.
I've found
- Using social media via firefox browser
- Firefox's SocialFocus: Hide Distractions extension
- Olauncher app view on my android phone
To be the most helpful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jVb1lLniEw

2024-06-28 21:22:02

While I was on a customer call today, the customer noticed the bitcoin white paper framed on my wall and we got to talking.
No big takeaways, just didn't expect the chance to talk about it with someone wanting to learn more.
Happy Friday
https://m.primal.net/JBNn.jpg

2024-06-23 06:00:25

Proof of work on the mats today!

2024-06-12 22:36:52

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Nice! Going solo for now although I'd like to try Ocean with a bolt12 offer at some point

2024-06-12 20:02:08

Playing the sats lottery!
https://m.primal.net/IiMY.jpg

2024-05-26 17:46:34

Japan in 60 seconds: a lot of walking, eating, and unforgettable moments!
https://youtube.com/shorts/-Mnfajlf9dA?feature=share

2024-05-20 07:37:31

It was awesome scrapping at Imanari Jiujitsu for a practice during my time out in Japan. Imanari is a beast!
Wouldn't be a complete trip without some grappling.
https://m.primal.net/IIaO.jpg

2024-05-19 17:08:30

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I'll have to check that out next time!

2024-05-19 16:54:19

When in Japan, do sumo
https://youtube.com/shorts/P97iD04fvhs?si=bhwNeCOJRCU9Dgm5

2024-05-16 02:19:04

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let's go!

2024-05-15 23:20:51

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Makes sense! Thank you for sharing. Let's keep moving forward

2024-05-15 15:01:16

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Thank you for the response. Couldnt agree more — family always comes first!
For me, a strength & conditioning coach, a tough practice room, brutal honesty from my coaches, and film study were the most helpful.
Now I'm trying to figure out how to help others grow.
Since I wrestled half of my life, I figured low hanging fruit is to help jiujitsu athletes improve their stand up game with online wrestling courses. But I'm curious what else might help

2024-05-15 14:28:09

~For my wrestling and jiujutsu people~
What resources (outside of practice) would help you along your journey?
What would bring you the most value?

2024-05-14 23:44:48

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Lowly blue belt here!

2024-05-14 15:55:28

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That's alright. Followed ya. Heal up!

2024-05-13 09:42:19

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I'm looking for some as well! Reddit tells me Carpe Diem and Tribe Tokyo are solid

2024-05-13 02:40:23

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The value-for-value model is top of mind.
The idea in this context is that I will provide value for grapplers — and that's it.
And if grapplers get value out of it, a certain percentage will give back.
All I have to do is ask.
It's easier said than done...but it's a model worth exploring.
https://t.co/8BJtt4yo6O

2024-05-13 02:39:15

Where are my nostr wrestlers and jiujitsu people at?

2024-05-13 01:30:08

My "Master the Sweep Single for Jiujitsu" wrestling course is now up on youtube.
https://youtu.be/A58oTPbJKRs?si=Gzzmt0cED31aXrej
The sweep single is a lower risk way to take down opponents your size or larger.
I thought about making my courses paid but I like the idea of open sourcing wrestling techniques while finding new ways to monetize as I go

2024-01-07 05:39:52

Made my first wrestling course! https://payhip.com/b/LUDSE
It covers skills I've been teaching at the jiujitsu studio I train at. It's a free, short course for new and old grapplers.
Making more detailed ones in the near future 💪

2023-12-06 06:09:42

Some highlights from my first jiujitsu competition https://youtube.com/shorts/fnEF9155TMI?si=y8NpvQBTKNKMszo4 . Looking forward to my next one! Need to get a bitcoin themed rashguard 👀

2023-12-03 02:00:57

Had 8 jiujitsu matches today:
- Went 2-1 in nogi absolute (no weight classes, all belts)
- Won nogi blue belt 170lb division
Great learning experience! Back to the drawing board

2023-12-01 19:24:40

First jiujitsu competitiin tomorrow. Let's go!

2023-11-15 20:49:38

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Can I just plug it into the modem and turn off the routers then?

2023-11-15 20:41:09

Wanting turn off my WiFi at night, but I have a node running. Any thoughts how/if I can keep it running with WiFi off?

2023-11-14 21:41:00

Finally learning how to build on nostr thanks to the pleblab course on udemy :). What should I try to build first?

2023-10-30 02:56:16

Finally got my hands on some raw milk! Interested to see if it makes any noticeable changes in my sleep, energy, and skin.
If you're looking for some near you, check out my latest post https://www.jordanlaster.com/how-to-find-raw-milk/

2023-10-19 17:01:34

I've been experimenting with nutrition and fitness for years to find what works best for me. I decided to start sharing some of my experiments. Check out my revamped website if you want to follow along!
I'm looking to learn from others as well 💪
https://www.jordanlaster.com/

2023-09-06 18:51:53

New office piece
https://image.nostr.build/bbad2808d9d6c07b6a9943c8ad43cc048475422515978530a97e560190f49146.jpg

2023-08-04 23:02:08

If I want to build a web app with on-chain and lightning capabilities, what libraries do people recommend?
Been eyeing BDK and LDK, but wondering if anything else worthwhile is out there

2023-05-31 19:12:55

I started solo mining recently with a FutureBit miner and ckpool.
My setup is simple: I have a future bit miner plugged into a raspberry pi. The raspberry pi is connected to a monitor.
In all of my solo mining fun, I wanted to find an easy way to visualize ckpool and user stats on the monitor connected to my raspberry pi.
So I created one using the streamlit python package.
It makes it easy to build dashboards, apps, etc with python.
You can deploy apps via streamlit/other platforms and run them locally.
It's cool stuff and easy enough for anyone to start and finish a project in no time.
All my dashboard does is display and prettify the general and user information available via ckpool.
You can find it here: https://buddylasta-solo-viz-appsolo-stats-o19ku8.streamlit.app/
If you want to run it locally, check out the repo:
https://github.com/buddylasta/solo-viz
It's a simple dashboard, but hopefully those of you solo mining with ckpool will find it useful.

2023-05-30 20:46:00

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Just finished it yesterday. Couldn't agree more. Most eye-opening book I've read in awhile

2023-05-14 02:26:12

Mother's Day Weekend Mission Accomplished ✅
- Teach mom about seed phrases + passphrase
- Set her up with a hardware wallet
- Set up a node on a raspberry pi
- Show her how to use both
- Field A LOT of questions
- Watch her use it all herself
Bonus
- She's using Amethyst :)
One anology that helped her significantly was imagining a hardware wallet as a key to her bitcoin vault. Creating a passphrase creates a new vault.
Within each vault, each account is a safety deposit box. She can label each safety deposit box on her hardware and software wallets.
Was a tough process, but really awesome to see it all click by the end 🙌

2023-05-09 22:46:33

How much does running a pruned vs full bitcoin core node on a VPS roughly cost? Looking to run one for learning and data analysis purposes

2023-04-26 20:16:43

In 2017, I graduated college and started working as a sales and marketing rep at a startup.
I always wanted to learn how to write code (any language) and even tried in college. It was far too difficult with my wrestling obligations and other courses.
During my 1.5yrs in sales and marketing, I started learning a little SQL and python on codeacademy because I knew our engineering team used them on a daily basis.
After expressing the desire to join the engineering team and making dozens of shitty Python jokes in Slack, I was given the opportunity to become a data analyst.
It's been 4 years since I began my foray into data analytics and now software development.
That's an alright amount of time in the space, but I still feel like a noob in some sense because I don't really know how computers work, but I can make them do all sorts of cool things.
I recently saw some high praises for the book Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software by Charles Petzold and decided to get it. So far it seems very promising!
What are some other resources I can use to improve my understanding of computers and how they work?

2023-04-22 21:33:50

First time using Replit and learned how to start developing Nostr clients!
Shoutout to The Grape on YouTube for his awesome tutorial. Definitely recommend if you don't know where to start.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4LUD2j-asA

2023-04-22 07:52:46

Finally tried out Replit. Helluva platform! Definitely spending a lot more time on it going forward

2023-04-22 05:07:49

Goals this weekend:
- go through nostr-tools tutorial
- go through "Building a mobile app with react-native tutorial"
- go through python + ai beginner
A bit scattered but it'll come together nicely

2023-04-19 23:52:46

Got this decked out raspberry pi for xmas years ago from my mom. Finally found a good use for it. This thing puts my other pies to shame 🥧
https://i.imgur.com/g2ugJL6.jpg

2023-04-19 21:21:08

I dig it 🎵🎶🔥
https://i.imgur.com/cJIeXOi.jpg

2023-04-18 21:03:38

https://i.imgur.com/GOfVCr6.jpg

2023-04-18 20:58:45

S9 in my space heater case stopped working 😢. Power supply fan is on but miner fans won't turn on

2023-04-17 19:32:33

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Really like how simple and clean the UI is. Using this as my default now 💜

2023-04-16 03:52:44

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Clay's the man. Long time friend and coach

2023-04-15 13:27:15

Starting to learn React-Native 🔜 📱

2023-04-12 15:55:40

Used ghostr-bridge via Scrib for the first time to try to post my latest article from my Ghost newsletter.
Looks like it posted my article, but anytime I try to click the post, Amethyst crashes. Wondering if it's a ghostr-bridge bug, amethyst or both.
Anyone else run into this?

2023-04-11 02:18:42

Been feeling a great amount of peace and gratitude running or doing work outside without my phone (music, podcasts, etc).
You don't realize how overloaded your mind is until you take it away..
Working hard to make operating without it my default...it's the little things

2023-04-10 02:20:44

Quick nostr-related questions:
What are the advantages to using paid vs unpaid relays?
How many relays should I use? If the number doesn't matter, what does matter?

2023-04-08 16:44:53

Just checked out a coworking space in a rural area near me. The owner mentioned the Fed, bitcoin,
google/facebook stifling small businesses, and unfortunately "digital-asset back currencies" (I.e. xlm, etc).
She was very interested in learning more about bitcoin and alternative platforms for small businesses.
Im excited! Orange-pill inbound!

2023-04-08 15:04:52

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Their system flagged my account as violating their ToS even though I didn't. I couldn't send emails or really do anything until I cleared it up with support.
It's one of the reasons I eventually moved to Ghost.

2023-04-08 04:35:15

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Nah I think it's perfect!

2023-04-08 04:08:58

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👀 I like where your head is at

2023-04-07 18:55:27

Amethyst running a lot smoother on my phone lately. I really enjoy experiencing how quickly things improve in this space 💜

2023-04-07 02:10:19

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This is 🔥

2023-03-28 16:50:34

Given the times, I've been getting a lot of questions related to bitcoin . Mostly around acquiring it, securing it, and learning more about it.
So, I decided to make a Bitcoin Onboarding Guide
https://jordanlaster.gumroad.com/l/bitcoin-onboarding-guide
The goal of this guide is to help you gain a thorough understanding of Bitcoin, get full control of your Bitcoin by using non-custodial wallets, and use Bitcoin-only tools and services.
It's heavily influenced by bitcoin-intro.com. I just added my own twist.
A big thank you to the contributors of that project. They did excellent work.
If you've been curious about Bitcoin but don't know where to start, this guide is a good place to begin.
If you want to learn more about Bitcoin on a biweekly basis, check out my newsletter at jordanlaster.com/lastas-letter/.

2023-03-24 21:44:40

As the world becomes more digital, I find myself wanting to learn more physical skills. Outside of digital skills, I can wrestle, but I'm not great at anything else 😂. Just not sure where to start
An idea that comes to mind is a skill exchange marketplace.
"You teach me welding for a week. In exchange, I'll teach you wrestling"
I'm sure something like this already exists. If not, maybe I should build it 👀

2023-03-16 21:10:17

I recently setup a ghost website (https://www.buddylasta.com) for myself and really like the platform.
I've been thinking about ways to combine my interests using ghost, most notably bitcoin and wrestling (I was a DI collegiate wrestler).
One of my ideas is to make a ghost website that combines bitcoin and wrestling. Maybe it can be called "wrestling for bitcoin", matsats, etc (idk lol). It will have wrestling tutorials, blog posts, bitcoin educational resources, and all payments in sats
I could also use it to offer one-on-one services like private coaching, wrestling camps, and more.
There are already plenty of good wrestling media sites: https://www.flowrestling.org, https://app.athletesocean.com/, and https://rudis.com/. However, none of them are on a bitcoin standard.
The goal of this site is simple: help those who want to learn how to defend themselves, learn. Be confident in wrench attack situations. Learn as much or as little as you want.
Just an idea for now but wondering if it's something of interest

2023-03-01 16:31:16

Where in the world are the bitcoin hotspots? I consider a hotspot to be a country, city, town, etc that has noticeable merchant adoption of bitcoin. Think of it as a place to spend my bitcoin (I.e. el Salvador)