Monthly Archives: July 2018


There Are No Limits

Each female on this jiu jitsu journey will have their own personal “firsts” that feel life changing. Your first class, your first stripe, your first competition, your first belt promotion are all major milestones. Professor Gina Franssen’s big milestone, promotion to black belt, also made her Minnesota’s first female Brazilian […]


Making the Most of a Seminar

Looking back at the seminars you’ve taken, did you make the most of them? Is it possible to maximize Jiu Jitsu learning? Ultimately, getting to learn from talented athletes should be more than just a great photo op. I don’t get to vacation often, so my weekend road trip to […]