Most of my jiu-jitsu training partners outweigh me by at least a hundred pounds. Sometimes more. I’m a 5’0” 41-year-old bookish introvert. This sport is hard. I… Read more “Size Matters, But Training Helps!”
Author: jiujensu
Is Jiu-jitsu For Everyone?
A question on my mind lately has been how long do I have on the mat anyway? I’m probably not the only one thinking that. I realize… Read more “Is Jiu-jitsu For Everyone?”
Self Defense: What Are We Selling to Women?
“Have you seen the video of the girl who chokes out a guy wearing a t-shirt??” say any number of supportive men as I smile and try to cringe… Read more “Self Defense: What Are We Selling to Women?”
Sophia McDermott seminar
photo credit: Megan Avery, awesome purple belt, Open Guard BJJ, Apex, NC April 7, 2018 An introvert’s worst nightmare is stepping into uncharted territory like a room… Read more “Sophia McDermott seminar”
Tokyo House
Tokyo House is a favorite lunch spot for the morning crew. After hours of sweating and people laying on me, I crave mountains of raw fish and… Read more “Tokyo House”
Geoff Balme's Brazilian Jiu-jitsu 