What Our Coaches Teach Without Saying a Word This past week gave us something pretty special to celebrate at Otomi Martial Arts. Two of our coaches, Coach Eric Hayes and Coach Larry Choi, traveled to Las Vegas to compete at the 2026 IBJJF World Master Championship. Coach Eric put together an incredible run, winning his Continue Reading
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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
Where Are You Making Things Harder Than They Need To Be?
Sometimes the obstacle isn’t the thing itself. It’s everything we pile on top of it. That thought came to me during one of our youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes yesterday. We have a young man at the academy who recently turned seven years old and moved into one of our older classes. He is, quite honestly, Continue Reading
“What if Star Wars had the soundtrack from Toy Story instead?”
One of the beautiful things about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is that the lessons learned on the mats often become lessons that help us in everyday life. Yesterday during class, we had a conversation about something that affects all of us, children and adults alike: learning how to drown out the noise. To help explain the Continue Reading
Celebrating Austin Almstad’s Promotion to Juvenile Blue Belt 💙
At Otomi Martial Arts, moments like these remind us exactly why we do what we do. We are incredibly proud to celebrate Austin Almstad on his recent promotion to the rank of Juvenile Blue Belt—a milestone that reflects years of dedication, discipline, and quiet determination. Austin represents everything we value in our academy. He is Continue Reading
Celebrating October’s Youth Achievements in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!
At Otomi Martial Arts and Caio Terra BJJ, October was a month of remarkable growth, dedication, and achievement for our youth athletes. Watching these young martial artists progress through their belt ranks is more than just a series of promotions; it’s a testament to their hard work, resilience, and commitment. We’re thrilled to share these Continue Reading
