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...

In martial arts we train our bodies to respond to an act of aggression, confrontation or attack. But what is equally important is having...

When I started training in American Jiu Jitsu in September 2008, I was 58 years old, female, overweight, and knew less than nothing about...

Our dojo closed down from April to August 2020 because of lockdowns and social distancing rules.