“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?”
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POKE GO!
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!”
CLOO’S CONEY ISLAND DOGS
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”
Tough and Patient
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”
There is No Failure When It Leads to Recovery
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”
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu a Personal History
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”
DON SANDERS BLUE BELT!
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!”
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”
The Comfort Zone and the Point
A brief but loquacious Thai Boxing & BJJ manifesto on everything and nothing By Chad I decided long ago that I would never wear a Gi.… Read more “The Comfort Zone and the Point”
I Make Seniors and Tiny Ladies Dangerous
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”
