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”

They’ve made a sequel to the Karate Kid. It’s really the only sequel that has any point to it. I haven’t seen it all, but if you… Read more “Brazilian Jiu-jitsu a Personal History”

 Had the great fortune to promote another of our fine morning work-out partners to blue belt this past week! Don’s been working hard with us and is… Read more “DON SANDERS BLUE BELT!”

Some months ago, wanting something to watch while I ate my ramen and eggs, I happened on that guy, what’s his name–he’s that food guy, had a… Read more “I Make Seniors and Tiny Ladies Dangerous”

I was proud to strap my friend and accomplished martial artist Dan Amerson this past Saturday! Watch out for his long legs throwing triangles in rolls to… Read more “Dan Blue Belted last weekend of the year 2017!”