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Last Tournament of 2018

After a disappointing performance at the IBJJF last month, I wanted to test my fresh blue belt one more time before the calendar turns. Thankfully, Grappling In...

"You no can defense." A seminar with grand master Reslon plus a Turkey roll!

This week, I was blessed to have the honor and privilege of getting to attend a seminar with grand master Reslson Gracie. For those of you who don't know, Relso...

IBJJF Cincinnati 2018: Lesson's (re)Learned

So, the tournament didn't go as planned. I have no photos or video of victory, though I posted the video of my loss to regular social media. However, as expecte...

On the Road to Cincinnati: IBJJF 2018

Just three more days until my first tournament at blue belt. Once again I find myself rolling with the big dogs at the IBJJF. Here I am last year at the Cincinn...

My 100th Post: Anniversary of the Worst Day of my Life

Yes, it’s been a while. I have no good excuses. So I’m making up for it with a doozey. Grab a snack and buckle up because this is a long one. I will never forge...

A Weekend Visit to Another BJJ School Turns into a BBQ

Every so often I take a trip up to the Cleveland area to see my folks. Thankfully there is no shortage of great places to train around there, which also offers ...

Competition Season and Some Thoughts on Being a New Blue

I don't know about the rest of you out there in steemitbjj land, but there are some great tournaments coming to Ohio to close out the year. We've got Fuji next ...

Wildlife Encounters on the Disc Golf Course

OK, so I wouldn't really say it was much of a wildlife encounter. There aren't exactly a lot of exotic and rare creatures in central Ohio. I did however encount...

A Tuesday evening taking in some minor league action. And getting on the JUMBOTRON!

Been lazy on here again. I'M SORRY! So I figure I'll go off the beaten path once more and share a fun evening I had with some old coworkers. My current employer...

Life Hack - Saving Some Real Coin

I'm going to stray away from my typical topics today to share with you my greatest "sticking it to the Man" moment. I live in an apartment building that was bui...

Jiu-Jitsu Submissions with Street Clothes | Part 2 - The Guillotine

The guillotine choke is one of the most effective and accessible chokes when applied properly for a wide variety of situations. In this video we look at how to ...

The Secrets of the "Thumb Drive". My Special Disc Golf Throw

Let me first apologize for the angle and orientation of this video. I'm low budget and this was the best shot I could get by precariously propping my cellphone ...

Disc Review: Aerobie Arrow

This putter is my oldest surviving disc. I've had it for 13 years and it's proved itself time and time again. It possesses a number of unique features you won't...

I Survived! The Tale of my Blue Belt Test

I don't know how, but I have emerged from one of the most grueling experiences of my life. Today was my blue belt test, along with 12 of my jiu-jitsu brothers (...

Some Final Reflections on Being a White Belt

The day hastily approaches. My blue belt test is set for this Saturday, along with a whopping 13 of my teammates. Most of us have been training for around two y...

Tournaments: To Compete or not to Compete

Everyone's path through jiu-jitsu, or any martial art, is unique to that individual. While competition is a great way to learn and understand your strengths and...

Finaly, a Disc Golf Course Review: Bluemont, Arlington VA

Last week during my vacation, I had the pleasure of replaying one of the most iconic disc golf courses in Virginia. It's most recognizable by it's signature Hol...

Have gi, will travel and other musings on jiu-jitsu growth

I would like to first apologize for being so inactive on here for the last couple weeks. I was on vacation last week and swamped at work the week before. MEA CU...

My Jiu-jitsu Journey thus Far: From Seed to Sappling

Today, I was hoping to have a good round or two of disc golf at my usual park. Typical central Ohio weather deemed that an impossibility. Instead, I'll share my...

Greetings and Salutations

After several weeks of not doing anything with Steemit at all, I've finally decided to introduce myself. Hello! My real name in Mike, and to be perfectly honest...