More Than A Business

More Than A Business

I think I figured it out. Recently I was verbally criticized for speaking negatively about a local karate school. I wasn’t being mean in my opinion. I was simply making a statement about the effectiveness of what they practice. I was amazed by a few people who...
Integrity in Martial Arts

Integrity in Martial Arts

If you go into any martial arts school in America you will more than likely hear the word integrity. So what does integrity actually mean. It is often defined as the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Having integrity means doing the right...
Real Self-Defense

Real Self-Defense

What is self defense? After all that could mean carrying a gun or just locking your doors at night. I’ve heard recommendations to elderly women to keep wasp spray in their bedroom. It really could mean almost anything. Certainly self defense has to start with self...
Why Jiu-Jitsu

Why Jiu-Jitsu

One of the biggest questions that I get is, “Why Jiu-Jitsu?” I mean there are literally hundreds of other styles and even sports that you could do. It is true that other sports offer great benefits similar to BJJ. Swimming is a great sport to get involved...

There is no I in team

The very first time I stepped on a sports field I heard these words, ”there is no I in team”. In the Jiu-Jitsu world we hear about team and loyalty all the time, but what does that mean? In traditional sports like football and baseball the entire team must function as...