I usually listen to some type of podcast in the morning to get through my drive to the dojo or to teach Japanese. All the stuff I listen to is great, but this morning podcast[…]
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Comparative Analysis: Downhill Skiing, Judo Throw, Jiu-Jitsu Guard Retention
I have the opportunity to teach private lessons in jiu-jitsu and wrestling a few times a week. While working with a student who volunteers as a downhill ski instructor, we found some common ground between skiing,[…]
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Seminar in Oakland at Guardian Gym
I’m looking forward to visiting the Guardian Gym in Oakland, CA next weekend. I will be teaching a seminar that is entirely donation based and free for those that are under 18, with a focus[…]
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Flowing and Chaining: Understanding the flow roll
In jiujitsu people practice flow rolling as a type of exercise to warm up, training, or warm down. Flow rolling is the idea of free flowing from move to move with a partner. The exploration of transitions.[…]
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5 Grappling Pro Invitational
I’m beyond excited to compete in the 5 Super League this weekend in San Diego, CA. The 8 man bracket includes, Tarsis Humphreys, Ezra Lenon, Joao Assis, Nick Schrock, Leandro Lo, Tanner Rice, Lucas Barbosa,[…]
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F2W Pro 23 & IBJJF San Jose Open
The last weekend in January was a long one! We had the Fight to Win Pro 23 submission only show on Friday, and the IBJJF San Jose Open in the Gi and NoGi on Saturday[…]
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Fight to Win Pro 23 in San Jose: Eliot Kelly v Kyle Kingsbury
Fight to Win Pro is in Nor Cal for the second time and I’m excited to join the fight card for the second time. The F2W PRO is one of the most exciting LIVE Jiu[…]
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ADCC North American Trials Champion
The week before Thanksgiving was the first North American Trials for the ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) Submission Wrestling Championships. I qualified for the championships which will take place in Helsinki, Finland on September, 2017.[…]
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As Kimura’s teacher, master, and mentor
Ushijima goes in search of a promising prospect to accomplish what he was unable to and seize the Imperial Championships. The person he found was his fellow alum from Chin Zei Middle School ❶ under[…]
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It’s great to have people in your corner
This is one of those moments I won’t forget. I remember hearing all my friends cheering and excited, but I didn’t even notice the other 90% of the people in the crowd. They don’t look[…]
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