Jiu jitsu, Jujitsu, Judo and Total Ryu

What is the difference between what you teach and jiujitsu?  I’ve been asked this question regularly for the past ten years or so—at least since the popularity of MMA and the perceived dominance of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners in that type of competition. Usually, the explanation of what Jiu Jitsu is and is not takes…

10 Ways to Motivate Your Child

This can be tricky, every child is different in how they react to different situations and life it’s self.  Like the author I was self-motivated but that motivation was powered by other things deep within that I won’t get into.  The point behind this article and my reason’s for posting is even self-motivated children need…

Cliques In School are Tough on Kids

School, Peer Pressure and Cliques How parents can help As kids navigate friendships and cliques, there’s plenty parents can do to offer support. If your child seems upset, or suddenly spends time alone when usually very social, ask about it. Here are some tips: Talk about your own experiences. Share your own experiences of school —…