MMA | Blacksheepbrazillian

Aug 13, 20223 min read

Intro Series: Wrestling

Wrestling coach to class: "Who has experience?" Class: *all raise hands except the 40-year-old woman, Me To my right you see my first...

May 21, 20226 min read

Intro Series: BJJ For Kids and Teens All the Benefits

What do most parents want at the end of a long work day besides maybe a favorite beverage or a hot bath? TIRED KIDS! That's right. ...

Apr 27, 20223 min read

Intro Series: Judo aka How to Hit Someone with a Planet

In the BJJ world, one of the areas of our game that usually lags is the stand up portion. This is because we often learn take downs and...

Apr 16, 20225 min read

Intro Series: BJJ Terminology is another language...A Guide for Beginners

Everyone knows that each sport, hobby, and profession have its own jargon. Learning BJJ jargon can be as cumbersome as the sport itself....

Apr 8, 20224 min read

Intro Series: To Gi or Not to Gi? What is the Difference?

I have been practicing BJJ for 3 years and obtained my blue belt before ever attending my first NoGi class. I can attest that NoGi lends...

Mar 19, 20225 min read

Intro Series: Jiu Jitsu Gi the new LBD (little black dress for the guys)

So you found your way into the gym and had your first class. Maybe you did your first class in sweats and a tee-shirt, or perhaps you...

Mar 12, 20223 min read

A Journey through Martial Arts: This Woman's Story

My first memorable exposure to martial arts was watching the movie The Three Ninjas, with my brothers in the early 90s. After watching...

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