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…

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…

November Contest

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…

Case of the Missing Blue Belt

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…

Burnt Out? Give Jiu Jitsu A Try

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,…

Weekend In Review

FOCUS OF THE WEEK

15 July |  Focus of the Week |  Carlos Espinosa BJJ | Kickboxing | Muay Thai | Kids 7.15.2019 – 7.21.2019 BJJ Fundamentals Guillotine Defense + OffenseFan Sweep + Guillotine Combo –…

Focus of the Week

17 June |  Focus of the Week |  Carlos Espinosa BJJ | Kickboxing | Muay Thai | Kids 6.17.2019 – 6.23.2019 BJJ Fundamentals Rear Choke DefensePosition – Back EscapesRisky Side Escape Intermediate Drills: De…

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and High Altitude Living

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…

Focus of the Week

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 +…