“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 […]
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 […]
What was your first day of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu like? A collection of brutally honest answers. A lot of discomfort. Getting smashed…a lot. But to be honest, that still happens after months, actually make that years, of training so… I went through a bunch of drills I didn’t understand. Got beat up by a purple […]
Receiving your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt is a huge accomplishment. It is often regarded the most satisfying of promotions, outside of your black belt of course. You officially crossed over from being a newbie who didn’t know how to shrimp or what mount meant, to a respected and a committed member of the jiu […]
The New You Life…what a ride. A roller coaster full of ups and downs. We only have one life and want to make the most of it but boy, it can be exhausting. Are you burnt out? While there are many ways to cope with this burn out, I can suggest one way you can […]
15 July | Focus of the Week | Carlos Espinosa BJJ | Kickboxing | Muay Thai | Kids 7.15.2019 – 7.21.2019 BJJ Fundamentals Guillotine Defense + Offense Fan Sweep + Guillotine Combo – Position – Closed Guard Bottom Intermediate Drills: De La Riva Series Takedown: Side Clinch Series Ground: Half Guard Bottom (Gordo Series) Video KICKBOXING – BOXING This week in Muay Thai, we […]
17 June | Focus of the Week | Carlos Espinosa BJJ | Kickboxing | Muay Thai | Kids 6.17.2019 – 6.23.2019 BJJ Fundamentals Rear Choke Defense Position – Back Escapes Risky Side Escape Intermediate Drills: De La Riva to Anaconda Takedown: Double Leg (Snap & Go, Chop Arms) Ground: Flower Sweep Series. Fan Sweep No-Gi Video KICKBOXING – LEG KICKS This week in […]
Breathing A fundamental to life is proper breathing, especially at high altitudes. It is a well known fact that breathing at high altitudes is challenging. When the outside air pressure is lower than inside your lungs, it is difficult to breathe in the thinner air, making it harder to pump oxygen throughout your body. It […]
06/10/19 https://eastonbjj.com/move-of-the-week/2019/focus-of-the-week-06-10-19/ BJJ | Kickboxing | Muay Thai | Kids 6.10.2019 – 6.16.2019 BJJ Fundamentals Dragging Rear Naked – Back Control + RNC + Armbar + Switching Sides – Position – Back Attack Intermediate Drills: Rafa Steps to Leg Drag Takedown: Single Leg (Dump & Outside Trip) Ground: Pass Guard Knee in the Middle Video KICKBOXING – ANGLES OF ATTACK […]
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