The Legacy Journal

  • Everyone Keeps Asking What My Workout Routine Is...

    Everyone Keeps Asking What My Workout Routine Is...

    Everyone Keeps Asking What My Workout Routine Is... I get this question all the time: "Bao, what's your workout routine?""What supplements do you take?""How do you recover from training so much?" So here's exactly what I'm doing right now, mostly...

  • SUPPLEMENTS I TAKE TO MAKE ME STRONG LIKE BULL

    SUPPLEMENTS I TAKE TO MAKE ME STRONG LIKE BULL

    Supplements has been a big part of my journey, fueling me throughout my competitive fight years.  I worked at GNC (General Nutrition Centre) for about 6–7 years in my early 20s. It helped fund my training and everyday life as...

  • When Your Students Become Better Than You

    When Your Students Become Better Than You

    There’s a strange feeling every coach experiences at some point — watching a student surpass them. At first, it can feel bittersweet. You remember when they first walked into the gym. You remember teaching them the basics, correcting their stance,...

  • How To Choose The Right Move To Learn Next In BJJ

    How To Choose The Right Move To Learn Next In BJJ

    A lot of students ask me: “Coach, what should I work on next?” And honestly, most people approach learning the wrong way. They chase random techniques they saw on Instagram.They try to learn the move that “looks cool.”Or they just...

  • My Experience with Cold Showers

    My Experience with Cold Showers

    There are a bunch of benefits that come with cold showers. It boosts your mood and gives you a natural high, increases alertness and focus, helps with muscle recovery after training, improves circulation, and builds mental toughness. It can also...

  • I Forgive Myself for Not Having It Today

    I Forgive Myself for Not Having It Today

    One thing that’s been on my mind this week is how often (when it comes to regular everyday training) we place too much pressure on ourselves to perform and to win. You know what I think about that? Lets be...

  • Why sometimes average is better than optimal

    Why sometimes average is better than optimal

    Spending the weekend in Toronto, and honestly these little mini getaways have become something we really look forward to. This one is a bit different though. First time in four years where it is just Nga and I. Thanks to Chi Ha and the fam for watch our precious kids during this time.

  • MY FASTING AND WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY

    MY FASTING AND WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY

    Probably one of the hardest things I’ve had to do in a while. I’ve been so busy with family and the business that I kind of let myself go physically these past 2 yeras. For my 5'6 frame, I got...

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Hi, I'm Bao, founder and curator of Legacy.

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