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
Facing Our Fears Together
I know what you’re thinking. “This place is full of meatheads and bullies, those with a penchant for hurting other people.” The truth is, that
Fighting Mental Health Part 3
“Breathe, Tanner, breathe!” I remember it like it was yesterday. It was a little light sparring and I still really didn’t know what I was
Follow Through
“Man, he would’ve been so good!” This is something I’ve told Amir so many times in regards to the countless young men (and women) who
Standing Up to Bullies
Let’s face it, most men in our day and age have never been in a physical altercation no less actually thrown a punch with the
Fighting with Mental Health Part 2
One of the most powerful moments of my life was hearing another grown man tell me he loves me. I still remember it like it
