We’re excited to celebrate another milestone week at Otomi Martial Arts as many of our youth students prepare to test for their next stripe or belt. Testing will take place Tuesday during each student’s regularly scheduled class time, so there is no need to arrive at a different time. Adult classes will continue as scheduled Continue Reading
A Black Belt Earned One Day at a Time: Congratulations, Forest Burkhart
There are certain moments in the life of a martial arts academy that remind you exactly why you chose this path. This past Tuesday, July 21, 2026, was one of those moments as we had the incredible honor of promoting Forest Burkhart to the rank of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. While a black belt is Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF JULY 19th
Unlike many other physical activities, in Jiu-Jitsu, we use our entire body. If you’ve just started training, you’ve probably noticed how quickly you get tired. Learning to use your body efficiently is what will make you better faster than any amount of conditioning. The warm-up movements at the start of class are what we use Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF JULY 12th
When training, we are always aware of the safety of our partners on the mat. If you apply a submission too fast and without control, you could hurt your partner. No one wants to be responsible for hurting a friend. Just as we care for our teammates during training, hygiene before and after class is Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF JULY 5th
Happy 4th of July! We hope everyone is enjoying their holiday weekend with friends and family. No matter what stage you are in your journey, there is always more to learn. As soon as you understand one concept, another challenge presents itself. It is important to accept that your Jiu-Jitsu journey is a lifelong process Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF JUNE 28TH
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
