It could be said that a bjj black belt is partially paid for with pieces of your body. While injuries naturally accumulate over time in any sport, it is still important to protect ourselves the best we can. This means constantly improving technique, actually resting when injured, and picking good […]
The 2017 IBJJF Master Worlds has come and gone. It was a weekend with many highs and lows. Competitors from all around the world came together for a shot to return home victoriously with a World Championship title. One hundred and thirteen women went home with that honor, fifteen of […]
What makes one a leader in this sport? Being an upper belt? Being a beast on the mat? Meh, sure. We should also consider those natural born leaders who see a need and provoke their own call to service. Leadership is not a position…it is your ability to influence. Torrie […]
My recent move to Denver Colorado left me excited yet apprehensive. I spent two months searching for the right gym for me in Denver. While I have not found a gym that will replace my Austin community, I have found that it’s important to persist in martial arts and keep […]
With our busy lives how often as a family do you get to spend some quality time together? Sara Fearon is among the many busy mom’s of this world trying to juggle it all. She is a single mother of two, works full time, runs the household and still manages […]
Whether you’re a competitor or a weekend warrior, learning the Gracie Self-Defense can positively enforce the foundation of your game. When applying the self-defense concepts along with a strong fundamental background, you have a bigger pool of offense and defense to draw from. Your movement, your take downs, your frame, […]
So you’re rolling. Now what? Congratulate yourself! You’re now starting to apply the techniques you’ve learned in class on another person. But how are you feeling after you train? Sore? Experiencing muscle fatigue? Neck tightness? Although these are normal side effects, they can grow to become bigger issues the longer […]