BJJ Belts shouldn’t be worthless
I’m stingy with belt promotions. The dyed piece of cotton that is tied around my waist everyday means something very special to me and I want it to mean something to my students. Every year I see the martial art and sport that sucked me in 11 years ago get watered down. It’s painful and […]
To be new, is to be a spaz
Dear new white belt . . . new spazzy white belt. Rolling with you can be incredibly dangerous, as your style of Jiu-jitsu is an ad hoc mixture of basic full guard and passing principles mixed with a combination elbows, head-butts and knees. You’ll bust lips, leave bruises and say “sorry” more than you ever […]
Visitors in the gym
Over the years we’ve had many people stop in to train while they’re visiting Louisville or passing through for work. Without fail these visitors always tell me of the high level of training and the overall welcoming atmosphere of the gym. Being the head coach, this is a huge compliment for me. I’ve been training […]