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!”

  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”

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!”

This is a subtle set of moves that are mostly made possible buy a sneaky bumping out of the hip. You slow the progress by posting your… Read more “Ray-Ray demonstrates the Stack Pass Defense”