dkbader

Jiu-Jitsu at its core is a self-defense martial art. Proper movement is important because relying on strength, speed, or agility will leave you unable to defend yourself when it counts against a larger opponent. Take your time, breathe, and if something feels wrong, it probably is. The warm-ups are an incredibly underrated part of class. […]

Getting promoted with stripes or a new belt is an important indicator of our progress through Jiu-Jitsu. Often, people think that reaching the rank of black belt means you’ve finally done it, and your training is complete. While receiving a black belt is a rewarding accomplishment, it is only another step taken on a lifelong […]

Making mistakes is part of the learning process. Especially when you start Jiu-Jitsu, the movements feel awkward, the techniques are foreign, and the objectives of each position are unclear. As you gain familiarity and experience with the curriculum, you will begin to gain an understanding of what Jiu-Jitsu is. In order to learn, mistakes will […]

Our goal is always to become better every day we train. If you’ve seen a certain lesson several times, each subsequent time should help refine your knowledge and reactions until you flow like water. The first time you do a technique feels awkward and robotic, but as you grow, the movements will become natural and […]

When first learning arithmetic, we are taught 2+2=4. Mimicking the techniques from class without understanding their concepts is like answering “4” for every equation without learning to solve the problem. Each time you come to class, your knowledge of the concepts will grow until eventually you can find solutions independently. The lesson plans are your […]

The hardest part of training Jiu Jitsu is starting, in fact many students say they were thinking about trying it for years before finally coming in. Once they take a class, everyone says the same thing, “I wish I would have started sooner”. While it is intimidating to start a new journey, you will forever […]