

Why kids don't stand up for themselves
In the jungle, predators look for "easy" targets. It makes sense that no kid bully would look to pick on another kid who appeared...


Gracie Jiu Jitsu Youth Scholarship
"We are here to help." Martial arts oftentimes inspire people to impact those around them. Using Jiu Jitsu to help others is an amazing...


Gentleness
Jiu Jitsu is often translated into the Japanese root words "Gentle" and "Art". Recently, I stumbled across some writings by Max Lucado,...

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Lies and more Lies
can TRUTH set you FREE? Bullying is EMOTIONAL ABUSE and it's NOT JUST a kid's epidemic. check the list and ponder... AGGRAVATION : Do you...

Cost of Quality Instruction
(adapted from Rener Gracie recounting lessons with his grandfather, Helio Gracie) "When it comes to the financial side of jiu-jitsu, one...

a Child is like a tree
like a tree - the child starts young takes root wherever possible and then... is fed... Parents might feed love Friends might teach...

How to Grow a Wise Child
If you are a parent then you are probably interested in this article. Kids are characters and I'm always looking for help to build my...


#JusticeForHolden
"The camp director basically told me, 'I know it's gross, but boys will be boys and horseplay is typical at this age" Read the whole...

Punch Your Bully in the Face ? or !
“If someone’s picking on you, punch him in the face, because if you do that they’re not going to bother you again.” If someone said it,...