Written by Carlos Gracie Sr. I go over his 12 commandments and talk about the importance of a strong and positive mental outlook. I also highlight some of his calls to action and examples of how to apply these commandments in our lives. I also go down memory lane and talk about my favorite commandment and how Meeting (and not realizing it was Renzo Gracie!) helped me see it in the flesh and cement it’s importance in my life ..read more

Sexual abuse should NEVER occur! How can we help prevent sexual abuse? Even within our own Jiu Jitsu community! I give some examples of what we do at our academy to ensure safety ..read more

Part 2 of this 3 part mini series, all focused on the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu belt system. Specifically adults white belt though black ..read more

I talk about the IBJJF what it is for and explain the website and why I think it is a great tool and wonderful resource ..read more

In this episode I have story time. I go over a scenario that actually happened to me in real life. I don’t want to explain how I escaped from being robbed ..read more

I was asked if there was one correct way to tie the belt. I explain in this episode what is needed for the belt to be considered tied correctly and also give a few examples of ways that they can be tied differently ..read more

I quickly go over 5 of the more popular self defense tools, and the need to be mentally prepared before choosing a tool. As well as go over my favorites and I add a few funny stories about my experiences along the way. Enjoy ..read more

Go back in time with me as I talk about my experience with a peeping Tom ..read more

Which team are you on? Team wash your belt or team don’t wash? You’ll find out in this episode which team I am on and which team my husband Professor Paulo is on ..read more

I go over why I haven’t been on scene lately. Also how it felt having covid, how it effected our academy and family ..read more