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No Toll Booths on the Mat: Thoughts on Charging...
There’s something sacred about Jiu Jitsu. Anyone who’s been on the mats long enough knows it. It’s more than a martial art or a workout. It’s a language—passed hand to...
No Toll Booths on the Mat: Thoughts on Charging...
There’s something sacred about Jiu Jitsu. Anyone who’s been on the mats long enough knows it. It’s more than a martial art or a workout. It’s a language—passed hand to...
A Few Crazy Weeks: Brown Belts, Baby Bottles, a...
The last few weeks have been a blur—in the best way possible. I was promoted to brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and just days later, on Cinco de Mayo,...
A Few Crazy Weeks: Brown Belts, Baby Bottles, a...
The last few weeks have been a blur—in the best way possible. I was promoted to brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and just days later, on Cinco de Mayo,...
The New Wave of Belt Chasers: Why Promotions in...
BJJ is not a belt factory—it’s a discipline that demands effort, commitment, and real skill development. Too many people today expect promotions simply for showing up, but earning a belt...
The New Wave of Belt Chasers: Why Promotions in...
BJJ is not a belt factory—it’s a discipline that demands effort, commitment, and real skill development. Too many people today expect promotions simply for showing up, but earning a belt...
Training in My Mid-30s: How I Make It Work Befo...
Waking up at 4:45 AM to train might sound crazy to some, but for me, it’s the routine that keeps me sharp. At 35, my schedule is all about balance—Jiu-Jitsu...
Training in My Mid-30s: How I Make It Work Befo...
Waking up at 4:45 AM to train might sound crazy to some, but for me, it’s the routine that keeps me sharp. At 35, my schedule is all about balance—Jiu-Jitsu...
Start your Jiu Jitsu Journey
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu truly is for everyone—no matter your age, fitness level, or experience. One of the most inspiring students I’ve ever taught started training at 66. He took everything at...
Start your Jiu Jitsu Journey
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu truly is for everyone—no matter your age, fitness level, or experience. One of the most inspiring students I’ve ever taught started training at 66. He took everything at...
Falling In Love with the Grind: My Journey as a...
Since earning my purple belt, I’ve faced a journey unlike any before it. At white and blue belt, athleticism and grit could mask mistakes. But at purple, precision and patience...
Falling In Love with the Grind: My Journey as a...
Since earning my purple belt, I’ve faced a journey unlike any before it. At white and blue belt, athleticism and grit could mask mistakes. But at purple, precision and patience...