Oooo I love this question… let the creativity flow…

I’ve had the opportunity to visit some incredible places in the Jiu Jitsu world — a few that stand out are 10th Planet HQ, the original Gracie HQ, Renzo Gracie HQ, Marcelo Garcia HQ, and of course, Legacy HQ. Each one left a lasting impression and deepened my appreciation for the art.

As for places I haven’t visited yet — the list is long and exciting. At the top are those tied deeply to Jiu Jitsu’s roots and history - Carlson Gracie and Alliance HQin Brazil. Japan is a big one for me — many of you know I’m a huge fan of Judo, and visiting the Kodokan is high on my bucket list.

Beyond that, the list keeps growing… Chris Haueter’s garage, AOJ, ATOS, Unity HQ, Gracie University — each for its own reason, culture, and contribution to our community.

We’ve got a great week ahead!

✅ In the Interim program, we’re continuing with Half Guard.

🥋 Gi classes will focus on Transitions to the Back—one of the most challenging (and rewarding) movement patterns for many students. We’ll dive deep into space management and efficient movement.

🦶 NoGi will be all about Butterfly Sweeps, which ties in perfectly with last week’s material and should be a lot of fun.

✨ Also—don’t forget—I’ve got something fun planned for Saturday’s workshop. You won’t want to miss it!

See you all on the mat! 👊🏻

Amazing and inspiring journey. So much head Chelsey 

I wouldn’t be doing Jiu Jitsu if it weren’t for Professor Erik introducing me to it. Honestly, RŌL wouldn’t exist, and I wouldn’t be surrounded by so many amazing people today. 🙏 His impact on my life — and the lives of so many others — is something I’ll always be grateful for.

I’m genuinely excited about this week! 🙌 We have so much to work on…

👊 In Gi Interm classes, we’ll be diving into shield guard sweeps (some of you know it’s one of my favorites).

🤼‍♂️ In NoGi Interm, we’ve spent the last two weeks dissecting under-hook concepts — this week, we’re shifting gears and focusing on the over-hook. Game changer! 

Whether you’re a Gi or Nogi player, this is the week you’ll definitely want to jump into! 💥🔥

30lbs that’s huge. Congrats 💥 and still so much ahead 

This is a tough question for me… because Jiu Jitsu has truly changed my entire life. But if I had to narrow it down, I’d say it comes down to a few big lessons:

Making decisions under pressure—staying calm when everything feels chaotic. 🧠🔥

Embracing the suck—life is hard, but Jiu Jitsu teaches you that you can do hard things. 💪⚔️

And maybe the most unexpected one: learning to be approachable as an instructor. This was incredibly difficult for me, as I’ve always struggled with public speaking and being social isn’t naturally my strong suit. 🎤😅

Jiu Jitsu has challenged me in ways I never expected—but that’s exactly what makes it so transformative. 🙏✨

Since we had a short week last week, we’ll be revisiting our intermediate curriculum—but don’t let that fool you! 🔄 We’re actually diving deeper into the details:

Gi Class: Half-Guard Retention 🥋

NoGi Class: Under hook Control 🤼‍♂️

This is a fantastic chance to level up both subjects and sharpen your game! 🚀🔥 See you on the mats!

Thank you Pete

Alright team, this is the week to dig deep and put in that focused work 💪

Gi Intermediate will center around Gift Wrap Attacks — we’ll explore how to control our partner with precision and transition into strong finishing options from dominant positions.

NoGi Intermediate will focus on S-Mount Escapes, emphasizing how to take advantage of small spaces and low-friction opportunities to safely exit a compromised position.

I highly encourage you to review the videos ahead of time and come in with a plan. The more prepared you are, the more you’ll get out of each session. Let’s keep leveling up — see you on the mats!