The Road to IBJJF Pan Ams… Let’s Go! *Comment below if you are going to Pan Ams! Let me know your name, rank, and division, and I’ll add you to the list! The Pan-American Championship, or the IBJJF Pan Ams, is just around the corner, and will beginning in the second week of March . This means …
I have gone through a lot of changes for BJJ. The lifestyle is completely different from what most people experience in their day to day lives, and I would not change back for anything. My habits are better, my mood is happier and my health is the best it’s ever been. There is this one …
In December, I started a monthly tradition with BJJ Girl of the Month, to honor people that are truly dedicated to their personal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journeys. For January, I give you its ‘brother’ series with my first Warrior of the Month post, honoring Josh Hinger of Team Atos. [rev_slider josh1] [custom_headline type=”left” level=”h2″ looks_like=”h5″ accent=”true”]Getting …
The Jiu Jitsu World League provided a day of fun and excitement. The event itself was a display of the Who’s Who of Jiu-Jitsu, bringing out All-Stars like Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, Clark Gracie, comedian Joey Diaz, and even (quietly) Ashton Kutcher. While ‘first tournament hiccups’ were expected, the tournament ran very well, and any issues …
5 Awesome Things About the First Jiu-Jitsu World League Tournament Read More »
I did it! I think I’m a little crazy, but I’m soooo excited! I registered to compete at the first Jiu Jitsu World League tournament in Southern California, which will be my first competition as a Blue Belt. Bring it! 🙂
[container] Yesterday was a big day for me. After a long time as a white belt, I finally crossed the chasm to get to the world of those gilded with something that means they actually are ready to be dedicated to the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: a Blue Belt. It spurred my brain into a storm …
A New Blue Belt’s Reflection: An Open Letter to My White Belt Self Read More »
BJJ Girl of the Month I have been thinking for a while now that I wanted to really showcase the heart and soul of human-beings out on the mat, grinding out their lives while they march toward their Jiu-Jitsu goals. Training is hard work, and while we can’t get enough of it, the physical demands …
The First of Many – BJJ Girl of the Month: Amy Alonso Read More »
I just came across an awesome roll session between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstars Marcelo Garcia and Gabi Garcia. Both are master technicians on the mat, but the battle shows a lot of the aspects of how a matchup consisting of a larger opponent versus a smaller does not equal a strength versus weakness situation. While there …
This morning I came across a story about Freddie Prinze Jr. who recently underwent spinal surgery. As I was reading about his recovery, I found that he was tweeting about his recovery and commenting about how his recovery relates to Jiu-Jitsu, hashtagging Graciejiujitsu. Wait…Freddie Prinze Jr. trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?? How cool is that?! He is doing …
Freddie Prinze Jr. “Learnin to walk again is like learning Jiu-Jitsu” Read More »
[content_band inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” border=”none” padding_top=”40px” padding_bottom=”40px”] I’m very excited to announce that the design I have been working on is finally done, and BJJ Girl hoodies and t-shirts are now available for sale via Teespring! I appreciate all of the encouragement and assistance from those around me lending a hand. I could not take this …