The Next Element Academy

Cory Wehrly with the 3rd round submissions to win the 135lb Championship for Rocket Combat Sports. Josh Cook moves to 2-0 as a pro MMA fighter at 135 with a first round triangle win. 🏆

Congratulations to all those promoted tonight! Adults, Kids and mini rollers!

It’s the long game in jiu jitsu. The journey never stops!
Awesome Tuesday night class training guard passing.

Awesome Monday Night Nogi Jiu Jitsu class working guard passing situations.

Promotion Ceremony this Thursday.
Mini rollers 4pm
Kids 8-14 5pm
Adults 6pm

Congrats to all our competitors!! We had a lot of first timers today for kids and adults who did great!
Now back to the lab! 🥼
1st place Adult team today NEWBREED Jiu Jitsu Federation

Today marks 12 years since I was awarded my black belt from kurtpellegrino
Looking back, I realize the black belt wasn’t the destination it was the beginning of a much greater responsibility. It’s been 12 years of continuing to learn, continuing to fail, continuing to grow, and doing my best to pass those lessons on to others.
What I’m most proud of isn’t the belt itself. It’s the academy we’ve built, the community we’ve created, and the opportunity to watch so many students change their lives through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Seeing kids walk through our doors shy and unsure of themselves, then grow into confident, respectful, resilient young people has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. Watching adults accomplish things they never thought possible on and off the mats is just as rewarding.
None of this happens alone. I’m incredibly grateful to my professors, training partners, teammates, students, my family, and everyone who has trusted me over the years. You’ve all played a part in this journey and have made me a better instructor, teammate, and person.
Twelve years later, I still consider myself a student first. There’s always more to learn, more to improve, and more people to help along the way.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of these first 12 years. I’m excited to see what the next chapter brings.
“A black belt is not someone who has mastered jiu jitsu. It’s someone who has never stopped learning.”
Here’s to many more years on the mats.