November 2025 Newsletter

Congratulations Blake!

With his white belt barely broken in, Blake Bennett was eager to test himself in competition at the South Bay Fall Invitational hosted by our friends at Solidarity Jiu Jitsu in San Jose.

He was in a bracket with boys who were older and/or more seasoned, but he fought hard and walked away with valuable competition experience. He even pulled out a win in his first match: an impressive accomplishment given the circumstances!

We're very proud of his courage and hard work in preparation for the tournament.

Upcoming Competition Opportunity

If you or your child is ready for a challenge, then speak to me about registering for the ​Jiu Jitsu World League​ Norcal Finals in Stockton on November 22nd.

The skills we learn in competition transcend arm bars and mount escapes. Tools like managing nerves, how to win, and how to learn from mistakes transfer to all areas of life.

Important Dates

Friday 10/31 - Closed for Halloween!

Tuesday 11/11 @ 11AM - Veterans Day Open Mat to benefit the We Defy Foundation, providing BJJ scholarships to disabled combat veterans. Please consider ​donating here​!

Wed 11/26 -Sat 11/29 - Closed for Thanksgiving!

November Curriculum

Defense! The ability to free yourself from bad positions is vital for success in both competition and self defense situations. We'll work on disentangling from bad spots in the first two weeks, and then we'll go back on offense to review butterfly guard in week 3.