Flailing my way through the sea of grappling phenoms! Tuesday, September 3, 2013. But, despite how fun the trip was, I was nervous the whole way there. To assess my strengths and weaknesses. To have fun with my teammates. To see other fighters grapple and learn from them. And I feel you have to make up your mind that you are going to win before you ever see the opponent you are facing. I regained the upper hand in both of those fights.

Just in case I ever have something to say. Sometimes, I have things to say. When I do, I think other people should know about it. Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Your white belt is the most important belt, for a lot of reasons. That white belt represents opportunities for upper belts to open up and practice new sweeps or submissions. That white belt means you can be forgiven nearl.

Site has moved to www. Combat Sports Review is Moving. Blogsphere Report, July 2011. I would like to take this time to acknowledge the people and events that have inspired, entertained, and moved me is some way this past month. I would like to offer my condolences to Shakia. For the loss of her dear friend Garic Salmonowicz. I have a get well wish to Georgette Oden. Has a new home! .

Rambling analysis of my addiction to Brazilian jiu jitsu, with occasional political rants and musings on culture, sociology, food, love. The Truth About Lloyd Irvin. Sunday, March 19, 2017. Did Rigan Machado knowingly promote a sexual predator to black belt? If not, who did? You may recall my post almost four years ago. I also posted about it. In my original post I was happy to share that his instructor and.

Monday, February 21, 2011. It has been a long, long time since I last posted. But now I hope to have this blog really running this year, to showcase the girls in the BJJ scene in Asia.

This is how we do it. Monday, October 19, 2015. I had my pre-op appointment this morning. I was fitted for my literal crotch to ankle, knee brace. But, thank you insurance for covering the device that will both torture me and help me to heal properly. T-Minus 13 days until Zombie Knee. I died from an accident.

Monday, 24 January 2011. Wednesday, 19 January 2011.

Friday, July 13, 2012. A LOT has happened this year and many things have kept me from competing. My goal every year is 12 competitions. My next tournament is July 22nd, Grapplers Quest. US Nationals, Morristown, NJ. Richmond, Ashland, VA.

My life at a vet student, grapply girl, and. Monday, March 26, 2012. Update your bookmarks or follow the new blog via e-mail, because this one will be collecting dust soon enough. Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Sunday, March 11, 2012.