With summer upon us, many students are traveling or planning trips. It is important to remember that life can disrupt your training, especially during the summer season. Learning Jiu-Jitsu takes years, not months. Consistency will be more important than frequency. Set a goal for yourself of training two or three times a week, and Jiu-Jitsu Continue Reading
Curriculum
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF JUNE 21ST
Whether you’ve trained for decades or started training this month, everyone who shows up for classes makes themselves and those around them better. The upcoming promotion ceremony at the end of the month will be a  celebration of the hard work you all put in on the mats. Just remember, your time will come! In Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF JUNE 7TH
Yesterday morning during our Saturday morning Family Class, I asked our students a simple question: “What is the difference between perception and reality?” The answers were fun, thoughtful, and a great reminder that we all see the world through our own experiences. The challenge is that sometimes what we perceive isn’t actually what’s happening. A Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF MAY 31ST
One of the biggest challenges in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t learning an armbar, escaping side control, or even showing up for your first class. Often, the biggest challenge is protecting your attention long enough to take meaningful action. We all have goals. Maybe you want to earn your next stripe, compete for the first time, lose Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF MAY 24th
The Mats Teach More Than Techniques One of the beautiful things about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is that the lessons extend far beyond the mats. A student who learns how to stay calm under pressure during sparring often becomes someone who can stay calm during stressful moments outside the academy. A child who learns how to Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF MAY 17th
Learning Jiu-Jitsu is not a matter of memorization, but of movement and reaction. If you feel you are struggling and aren’t sure how to use your time in class effectively, we have a new session coming this week. “CT-A Fundamentals” is designed for students of any skill level to develop proper movement, training habits, and Continue Reading
