How Belt Promotions Work
First, I need to emphasize the importance of the process, not the outcome. Belts will come as long as you keep showing up, work on
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BJJ Gym Culture
BJJ Gym Culture is one of the most important factors to consider when looking for a new gym. For those of you who haven’t quite committed
Jiujitsu Near Me
Like most other things in my life, “Jiujitsu near me” in Google started a fantastic journey at Lightning Kicks. I was overweight, struggled with self-esteem
Jiujitsu for women in Kalamazoo – Brazilian Jiujitsu is for Women too
“Why would I want to roll around with a bunch of sweaty people?” If you’re anything like me – I questioned the appeal of Brazilian
A Dog’s Guide to the Perfect Training Partner
The great American novelist Mark Twain once said “The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man’s.” Many people inherently
The Best Way to Win is to Lose… a Lot!!!
The best way to win is to lose a lot! I know, it seems crazy right? What are you going to say next James, the
I found my meaning of jiujitsu in a room full of all-Americans
I grew up renting UFC VHS tapes on Fridays from our local video store. It had to be Fridays because I got out of school
Become a Superhero
Are you tired of being a mere mortal? want to know that you can defend your loved ones and yourself? Looking to get in the
Student Spotlight: Nicci
How long have you been with Lightning Kicks and what made you decide to start? What do you do when you’re not at Lightning Kicks?
The Fear of Failure, the Subsequent Lack of Commitment and Why it Ultimately Leads to… Well, Failure
Failure can be defined as simply as, ‘the lack of success’. Failure can be accompanied by a variety of emotions including embarrassment, anxiety, anger, sadness