Fluid Martial Arts Academy

🎓 Congratulations, 🎓

Every once in a while, someone comes through your academy who leaves a mark on everyone they meet. Chloe is one of those people.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of watching Chloe grow as a student, competitor, coach, employee, artist, leader, and most importantly, as a person. No matter what challenge is in front of her, she attacks it with determination, humility, and a level of maturity well beyond her years.

I’ve watched her represent our academy on the competition mats, serve her school through student council, develop her talents as an artist, and spend countless hours helping coach and mentor younger students. Whether she’s teaching a class, helping a teammate, creating something incredible, or simply making someone laugh, Chloe has a way of making every environment better.

What makes Chloe special isn’t just her long list of accomplishments—it’s the way she treats people. She is the kind of person every coach hopes to have in their academy and every community is fortunate to have as a member. She leads by example, works hard without seeking recognition, and genuinely cares about the people around her.

As an academy owner, moments like this are incredibly rewarding. We get to see young people walk through our doors as kids and eventually grow into amazing adults. Watching Chloe’s journey has been one of those rewards.

Chloe, thank you for everything you’ve brought to Fluid Martial Arts over the years. Thank you for being a great teammate, a great coach, a great employee, and a great friend to so many people. We are blessed to have been part of your journey, and I am beyond excited to see where life takes you next.

I have no doubt that whatever path you choose, you’ll continue to inspire others and accomplish incredible things.

Congratulations on your graduation. The future is bright, and you’ve earned every bit of what’s ahead.

And because it needs to be said…

Chloe f-ing ROCKS!!!!! ❤️🤘🌊 👊

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 26 Open Mat - Monday, May 25 from 10am - 12pm 🇺🇸 Jiujitsu - Muay Thai - MMA - Judo - All academies are welcome! ALL OTHER CLASSES CANCELED 👊 👊 👊

Women’s Open Mat Next Sunday! 10am - 12pm! Gi and NoGi!!! All academies welcome! Good Vibes Only!!! Contact or for details! 👊

Home Sweet Home! Man I love my home gym.

I love coming back to my home gym with Professor and the team that helped shape me from the beginning of my jiu-jitsu journey. This academy is where I learned not just jiu-jitsu, but discipline, resilience, and what it truly means to be part of something bigger than yourself. The lessons I’ve learned here continue to influence how I train, how I teach, and how I lead at Fluid Martial Arts.

Every time I step back on these mats, I’m reminded of the foundation that was built here — the standards, the culture, and the belief in constant growth. So much of what we’re building at Fluid Martial Arts comes from the values that were instilled in me on these mats.

While there are many people missing from this picture, I want you all to know how much I appreciate the love and support you showed me this weekend. Whether you were on the mats, cheering from the sidelines, or sending messages, it meant more than you know.

Grateful for my professor and his family. Grateful for my teammates. Grateful for the journey — and proud to carry these lessons forward.

Fluid Judo at 2026 AZ State Judo Championships
4 first time judo competitors🥋💥
4 medals 🥇 🥈 🥈 🥉
Congratulations to all of our competitors and a huge thank you to Sensei for all of the hard work you put in to our team and the sport of Judo!!!

Spring Promotions 2026 ☀️🥋 ⬆️ 👊 Thank you to all of our students, parents, and families for the continued effort and support. Also, huge shoutout to and for putting in so much work to ensure everything went smoothly! Without all of you, none of this is possible! Keep it up crew!

Join us on Friday, April 17th for our Spring Promotions event! We kick off at 5pm with Tiny Tigers, followed by Kids Programs and Adults. Then, we'll head to Spokes on Southern to celebrate our students' success - feel free to invite friends and family!

Gold🥇for Coach Anthony this past weekend at Open! All victories come with a story, and this one has an epic twist! Be sure to ask him for the details! Congrats again Coach!🏆 👏

Nothing says friendship like trying to gently (and legally) cut off each other’s circulation for a few seconds 😅💙

The triangle choke is one of those beautiful reminders that technique beats brute strength every time. It’s not about smashing — it’s about angles, patience, and that satisfying moment when the puzzle pieces click into place. One second you’re defending… the next you’re realizing your friend’s legs have become the world’s coziest (but most persuasive) necktie.

And honestly? There’s something special about a room full of people who voluntarily let you practice strangling them — and then help you do it better. You tap, you laugh, you reset. No egos, just growth. Every squeeze comes with a lesson. Every escape comes with a high five.

What makes training so powerful isn’t just the triangle itself — it’s the trust. The understanding that we push each other to improve, but we also take care of each other. We celebrate the wins, learn from the taps, and walk off the mat stronger — not just physically, but mentally too.

Strangling your friends responsibly:
10/10 for cardio.
10/10 for humility.
11/10 for community. 💪✨

So proud and honored to have these incredible humans representing our academy. 💙
Win or lose, we always come to scrap. That’s who we are and who we always will be!

Things didn’t go our way this time, but the love and support from our team and our families never wavered—and that’s a victory in itself. Our comp team is in a rebuilding phase, so keep your eyes open… more highlights are coming throughout 2026. 👀🔥

Congratulations to everyone who stepped on the mats. Win or lose, you’ve got our respect. Victories don’t come from the sidelines.