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New Orleans Fall International Open Results: Inicio Jiu-Jitsu Triumphs in Both Gi and No-Gi

In its return to the city of New Orleans, the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) hosted the New Orleans Fall Open on...

Jiu Jitsu Begins to Find its Way Back as the Pandemic Subsides

In March Dylan and I competed in Houston Texas at the Houston International Open. We didn’t know it at the time, but this would be the...

“Can I try martial arts if I’m not in shape?” by Shelley Lopez

I both love and hate this question. I love it because it gives me an opportunity to set the record straight. I hate it because it is so...

Coach Jim

Thank you to See Media and Sam Eckstein for posting this great video about coach Jim Whyte.

End of Year Rankings

We love all of our students whether they choose to compete outside the school or not. Our black belts Dylan and Jim view competition as...

Dylan Whyte Promoted to Black Belt

On the 13th of July Dylan Whyte, or “Coach Dylan” was promoted to Black Belt by our Professor and Soul Fighters founder Bruno “Tank”...

Positive Changes

We have been working hard to modify our programs and space to cater to our clientele. Beginning on next Monday 20 May 2019, we will begin...

The Positive Balance Approach to Student Promotions

Promotions are an important element of the martial arts. Ideally students should focus on learning outcomes rather than promotions or...