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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...

The Rite of Passage: Earning Cauliflower Ear Af...
After a decade on the mats, I’ve finally earned a grappler’s rite of passage: cauliflower ear. It’s a painful badge of dedication, felt in every brush of a shirt collar...
The Rite of Passage: Earning Cauliflower Ear Af...
After a decade on the mats, I’ve finally earned a grappler’s rite of passage: cauliflower ear. It’s a painful badge of dedication, felt in every brush of a shirt collar...

Embracing Fatherhood and the Lessons of Jiu-Jitsu
As a soon-to-be father, I'm excited to share the principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with my child, not just as a sport but as a foundation for life. BJJ has taught...
Embracing Fatherhood and the Lessons of Jiu-Jitsu
As a soon-to-be father, I'm excited to share the principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with my child, not just as a sport but as a foundation for life. BJJ has taught...