I love being in Jiu Jitsu for so many reasons however there are three main reasons that have kept me loving it. Those three are my confidence, the environment, and how I feel safe. The gym helps me feel confident because by learning different skills and techniques, I feel as if I could do anything. Also, the way that Mr. Kenny, Mr. DJ, and all of the instructors teach the lessons and answer all of my questions whenever I am confused makes me feel confident in the skills that I am learning....

Coach Kenny here. When we step onto the mats, our collective mission is simple: we want to leave better than when we walked through the door. But here is the secret to making that happen—your growth doesn't just depend on how hard you practice your own moves. It heavily depends on how you treat your partner when it’s their turn to work. In martial arts, we use the term uke for the person receiving the technique. If you want to build a room full of killers, you need to understand your role...

Welcome to a brand new series on the Bowie Jiu-Jitsu Academy blog! Community has always been at the heart of what we do on the mats, and we wanted a dedicated space to share the insights, stories, and experiences that make our academy special. Moving forward, we will be alternating this feature weekly. One week, you’ll get technical breakdowns and mindset tips directly from our instructors in the Coach's Corner. The next, we’ll hand the mic over to our members in the Student Spotlight to...