Resiliency Jiu Jitsu Academy

08/27/2026

08/20/2026

Good times also on Tuesday evening, when we were visited again by our friend Luke Boston (fellow BJJ black belt and owner of Forte Jiu-Jitsu in Phoenix, Arizona) and his sister Cat Lacosse.

I taught a competition takedown off from a collar tie, as well as some finer points of finishing an Americana/Keylock.

Luke stayed for open mat and let a few of my students (try to 😆) beat him up!

Sweat and laughter were had by all!

08/20/2026

Catching up on some recent events:

Last weekend Andrew Hageman and I participated in two days of the (always) outstanding training given by Grandmaster Joe Moreira, down at Combate Real School of Jiu-Jitsu in Southbridge, Massachusetts.

Many thanks again to our host Allen Lima, and his students for their always warm and friendly welcome!

Guard passing into top control positions was the focus (my favorite game) and we came away with some new gold nugget details to make things not just more effective, but more efficient.

There is no other Jiu-Jitsu like Joe Moreira Jiu-Jitsu. I have the best teacher on the planet!

Andrew and I joined Master Joe, Allan and his daughter for lunch after training on Saturday, and introduced Andrew to some authentic Brazilian BBQ. It was sooooo good!

Good times!!

08/20/2026

I 100% agree.

🥋 “I THINK I DESERVE MY BLUE BELT…”

One of the first lessons Jiu-Jitsu teaches us is that progress and promotion are not the same thing.

You may be improving.
You may tap higher belts sometimes.
You may train consistently.
You may know the techniques.
You may even feel ready.

But a belt is not something we give ourselves.

A promotion represents much more than winning rounds. It reflects technical development, consistency, attitude,loyalty,discipline, character, understanding of Jiu-Jitsu, and readiness for the responsibilities of the next level.

Your instructor sees things you may not see yet.

So instead of asking:

“When am I getting my blue belt?”

Ask:

“What do I need to improve today?”

Focus on getting better, not getting promoted.

When the time is right, the belt will come.

🥋 Stay humble.
🔥 Keep training.
📈 Keep improving.

BELTS ARE EARNED — NOT CLAIMED.

08/13/2026

🥋 GM JOE MOREIRA SEMINAR AT COMBATE REAL! 🥋

We’re excited to welcome Grand Master Joe Moreira back to Combate Real School of Jiu-Jitsu for an incredible 2-day Jiu-Jitsu seminar!

This is a great opportunity to learn directly from one of the most experienced and respected instructors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Whether you’re a beginner, advanced practitioner, competitor, or instructor, come sharpen your technique, expand your knowledge, and experience high-level Jiu-Jitsu instruction.

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12 Noon

📅 Sunday, August 16
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12 Noon

💰 1 Day: $75
💰 Both Days: $125

🔥 OPEN TO ALL GRAPPLING SCHOOLS & ALL LEVELS!

📍 Combate Real School of Jiu-Jitsu
769 Worcester St, Unit 4
Southbridge, MA
🌐 combaterealjiujitsu.com
📞 (774) 601-4318

Come train, learn, and spend two days on the mats with GM Joe Moreira!
Reserve your spot and bring your teammates!

08/13/2026

This is true both for training on the mats, and also off the mats in life.

Sometimes, you just have to trust the process!

08/11/2026

Reminder:

New Tuesday Classes in Littleton begin tonight! (Ages 12+)

5:30-7:00 😎

08/04/2026

As always, we offer a free one week trial for all who have never trained with me before.

SPECIAL AUGUST PROMOTION:
Bring a friend! If they sign up and say you referred them, you get a free month of classes (This is for any current student and for any time slot!)

07/23/2026

Choose your rolling partners very wisely!

My advice to those who are over the age of 40 and training in BJJ: Choose white hair and colored belts, NOT colored hair and white belts, and avoid at all costs anyone who looks like the guy pictured below!!