As if the pressures of being a teenager aren’t enough, imagine you also have a medical condition that makes you lose all your hair. While most teenage girls would struggle with their identity in these situations, Mona has thrived. Mona is a 15 year old jiu-jitsu competitor with alopecia,an […]
COVID-19 is here, and we’re all trapped inside. Almost all BJJ events have been canceled or postponed (ours included), and most schools have shut down. We’re all in this boat together. So here are some tips on how to mentally get through this. Exercise, staying connected, BJJ videos, and other […]
Not everyone has trouble training with their significant other and that’s wonderful. I’m genuinely happy for them. I am not one of them. I am one of those, that no matter who wins or loses the match, or who is drilling the move while the other is the dummy, […]
Sometimes in life you meet someone with such passion and determination that it inevitably ignites something within you, Maisie Thompson is one of those people. Maisie grew up involved in sports – primarily soccer and basketball – and was always very active. Born with a profound sense of adventure, she […]