Mata Leão Tee
$27
Classic fit, fine jersey tee. The front side depicts the legend of Hercules wrestling the Nemean Lion from Greek mythology. The back side features a small “BJJINK” square logo at the base of the neck, with vertical kanji logographic below that translates to “INK.” Printed locally in Orange County, California.
Design
- Crew neck
- Side seamed
- Softhand plastisol print
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Description
Técnica & Pressão
Just another lion to kill
Hercules was the son of Zeus, epitome of masculinity, and one of the most famous hero of Greek mythology. In the first of his Twelve Labours, Hercules was tasked by King Eurystheus to kill and bring back the skin of the ominous Nemean lion – a nefarious monster with claws sharper than swords and a golden fur that was impervious to attack from weapons.
Upon arriving in Nemea and tracking the beast, Hercules quickly found that his arrows were useless against the creature. He followed it to a cave with two entrances, barricaded one and entered though the other. Engaging the lion in combat and ignoring its sharp claws, Hercules stunned the beast with his club then wrapped his massive arms around its neck and choked the lion to death.
Respect for our opponents
In jiu-jitsu we often battle skilled opponents, absorbing their strengths and incorporating them into our own game. A mutual feeling of respect for our adversaries in victory and defeat is crucial to the development of the art and our own self progression.
After the battle, Hercules wore the lion’s coat and gained its powers. He collected the best assets from his opponent and adapted them as his own. Many times can identify him in ancient Greek vase paintings or sculptures simply because he is depicted wearing a lion skin.
Like Hercules, who took the lion’s strength as his own, we adapt and grow stronger by learning from each challenge. Who do you want to be remembered as?
