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NO CLASS MONDAY DUE TO ROADS AND WEATHER
Due to dangerous road conditions caused by severe weather, we have made the decision to cancel all classes today 2/3/25. The safety of our students is our top priority, and we want to ensure that everyone stays safe during these hazardous conditions. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.…
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Raising Resilient Kids: Building Strength Without Trauma Through Jiu Jitsu
In today’s world, children have an unprecedented level of comfort, safety, and convenience at their fingertips. Compared to past generations who often faced significant adversity just to get by, kids today are living in a time of rapid technological advancement, abundant resources, and constant connectivity. While we might celebrate these achievements, it raises an essential…
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Cultivating Shepherds and Transcendents in a World of Betas, Alphas, and Omegas
In a world obsessed with power and hierarchy, where we are often pressured to “become alpha” or “stand out as sigma,” there lies a more profound, untapped potential—the cultivation of shepherds and transcendents. While the traditional hierarchy of alphas, betas, and omegas dominates modern self-help and self-empowerment discourse, these roles reflect only a fraction of…
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Adapting Jiu Jitsu: Crafting a Path of Individual Mastery
In the world of martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) stands apart as a discipline that thrives on adaptability. It’s a unique, evolving art where technique and strategy overpower brute force, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of size, strength, or physical limitations. However, achieving true success in BJJ requires a tailored approach, adapting the…
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Guardian Mt. Hood: Where Tradition, Discipline, and Accessibility Meet in Jiu-Jitsu and Martial Arts
In a world where martial arts schools and gyms seem to sprout up on every corner, each one promising to deliver “the best” training experience, Guardian Mt. Hood sets itself apart by honoring tradition, instilling true discipline, and prioritizing accessibility over profit. We are a nonprofit academy dedicated to sharing the authentic spirit of martial…
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From Mistakes to Mastery: The Art of Teaching Earned Wisdom
The Unconventional Pulpit Many have told me I should have studied theology, that my path should have been behind a pulpit. But I know my calling is different. My pulpit is not in a church, but in the sweat and discipline of the mats. Here, I reach those who might never step into a sanctuary,…
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🌟 Introducing the Art of Defense Podcast 🌟
Dive deep into the world of martial arts with Art of Defense—a podcast dedicated to uncovering the roots, present state, and future of martial disciplines across the globe. 🥋🤼♂️🥊 Join me as I speak with esteemed masters, senseis, sifus, and professors, each bringing unique perspectives and decades of wisdom. We’ll explore: 🔹 The profound origins…
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