Caron HarrisJan 232 minDojo Life: My Perfect UkeWhat makes a good uke? We all know that the uke is the one who attacks us and receives our retaliations, in class and during our...
Jessica HowardOct 25, 20214 minOn Being an UkeIn jiujitsu, we practice techniques one-on-one, with one person attacking and the other defending. The tori is the person defending, and...
Caron HarrisJul 12, 20212 minDojo Life: My Worst. Belt Test. Ever.I always grin for the “class photo” after a belt test. I make a point of it—it’s a happy occasion, so I smile broadly every time I attend...
Jessica HowardMay 24, 20215 min15 Ways to Develop Street Awareness for Self-DefenseIn martial arts we train our bodies to respond to an act of aggression, confrontation or attack. But what is equally important is having...
Caron HarrisApr 7, 20213 minDojo Life: Learning How to LearnWhen I started training in American Jiu Jitsu in September 2008, I was 58 years old, female, overweight, and knew less than nothing about...
Jessica HowardFeb 12, 20215 min10 Ways to Train During the Pandemic Our dojo closed down from April to August 2020 because of lockdowns and social distancing rules.