Do you remember learning to ride a bike? Chances are you were of a certain age, five or six (possibly younger) and had an adult (parent) helping… Read more “No Disciples-Just Training”

Jen and Susan show off some flexibility and patient technical effort as they try to out position one another and enjoy some Jiu-jitsu strategy. These are a… Read more “Let’s Enjoy Some Rolling Ladies!”

What it is that gives our lives value? I contend friends that the main mien toward living authentically, is the actual doing of things that provide us… Read more “AUTHENTICITY”

OK daring BJJ enthusiasts, I know there are any number of exciting athletic moves out there that entertain and delight the onlooker. An old training partner friend… Read more “Don’t Give Up Your Top Position Cheaply!”

Last week I posted an article about the type of student that hobbles their own progress with overly eager, and athletic resistance to the subtleties of Jiu-jitsu.… Read more “Challenge Yourself”

It should be understood without having to belabor the point that the purpose of any class is to improve or acquire skills of the art you are… Read more “Study! Drop the Arguments.”

  Poke Go located at Brennan Station next to the Sprint Store and Five Guys is a Hawaiian style fresh seafood salad place with a menu that… Read more “POKE GO!”

Cloos is a Raleigh tradition. Serving the finest in hotdogs, burgers, pitas and fries you can’t go wrong with satisfying your craving at this  easy to reach… Read more “CLOO’S CONEY ISLAND DOGS”

Filtering through ancient literature as I am wont to do from time to time I came across a quote from the ancient Roman writer Ovid, a contemporary,… Read more “Tough and Patient”

I am in an industry that is about participation. Trying hard to convince people to do things themselves instead of living vicariously through others’ accomplishments in our… Read more “There is No Failure When It Leads to Recovery”