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