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COVID-19 Update

We are working diligently to be proactive to prevent the spread of COVID-19, within our state and to protect the health and safety of all our members and staff. For the next 10 days, we are implementing a modified health and wellness schedule. In addition to these temporary schedule changes, we will continue with our […]

March 14, 2020 by

I Lost a Bet and Tried BJJ

“Why don’t you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?”, was a question I got asked almost daily. I am married to a black belt, Cody Donovan, (together for 10 years, married for 6 years), we own a martial arts academy (High Altitude Martial Arts/Easton Aurora) and my sister, Bobbie, is a bad ass blue belt.  I am […]

February 6, 2020 by

Be Brave Enough To Be Bad At Something New

The night before my 31st birthday I was having a drink with friends at a sports bar.  UFC was playing on several of the TVs and, after admiring the strength and athleticism of two of the female fighters, I tipsily mused that MMA looked like a whole new kind of fun. Offhandedly, David quipped that […]

February 3, 2020 by

UFC Fight Night – Raleigh

Curtis “Razor” Blaydes takes on Junior Dos Santos in tomorrow night’s UFC Fight Night in Raleigh. This main event should be packed with action as both men are fighting for title contention.  Professor Cody Donovan has been training and traveling with Blaydes since the start of his UFC career. Blaydes frequents High Altitude Martial Arts […]

January 25, 2020 by

UFC 246 – McGregor Vs. Cowboy

Conor McGregor makes his highly anticipated return to the UFC octagon against Colorado’s own, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. This fight should be entertaining to say the least. Did you know Cowboy is an Easton BJJ Blackbelt? Did you know Cowboy trained at High Altitude Martial Arts when he first started his mixed martial arts journey? Did […]

January 17, 2020 by

New Youth BJJ Schedule

The gym will be closed the evening of January 6th for the annual Easton staff holiday party.The new schedule is starts Wednesday, January 8th!

January 2, 2020 by

Bullying Stops Here!

Give a child you love the gift of self confidence! Send your kids to learn all about the 3 Ts of dealing with bullies and unwanted contact. “Talk, Tell, Tackle.” On the second day of school this year our son was approached by two boys with misguided intentions. After setting up a foot race, in […]

December 27, 2019 by

I Lost a Bet and Tried BJJ

“Why don’t you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?”, was a question I got asked almost daily. I am married to a black belt, Cody Donovan, (together for 10 years, married for 6 years), we own a martial arts academy (High Altitude Martial Arts/Easton Aurora) and my sister, Bobbie, is a bad ass blue belt.  I am […]

November 21, 2019 by

November Contest Update

A few weeks ago, we asked everyone to sum up their first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Striking class experience in one sentence. Here are the responses we have received so far: Never knew my body could do this…I’m a human pretzel! Challenging but feeling accomplished; I was home. This place feels like home. My only […]

November 14, 2019 by