In the fast-paced and demanding world we live in, stress has become an inevitable companion for many. However, there is a powerful and ancient practice that can help alleviate stress and promote overall well-being—martial arts. Through discipline, physical activity, and mental focus, martial arts offer a unique avenue for stress relief that extends far beyond Read More
Bus Bench, Park Bench I used to kill myself training as hard as I could as often as I could. I thought if I was going to be a black belt, I had to put the time in and I had to train with a high intensity. It was really hard on my body and Read More
When it comes time to think about training to the advanced level in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it’s important to set your expectations correctly and be aware of some of the challenges that lie ahead. There is an initial honeymoon phase with training where your progress is linear and very exciting. You attend a lesson, you leave Read More
I was shooting the breeze with Coach Ryan after classes this weekend and we were doing a little reminiscing about our individual training and our time teaching at the dojo. I hope as I continue to write, I’ll build up to how the dojo was started, and some of the early days of the school. Read More