Seminar at American Kicks Martial Arts and Fitness February 19
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. It is such a great time to reflect on what we are thankful for in our lives. I am thankful for my family, and all of my awesome students!! Speaking of students we have a big belt test coming up on Saturday. Here is a list of the people that are testing. All of these people have worked extremely hard, and in some cases, overcome some incredible obstacles to get where they are. I am proud and honored to be their professor. Children’s test is 2-3pm. Adults 3-4pm. Open House & Celebration at my house immediately following the promotions! I hope to see you all there!!
Children
Tyler Barter- White/Yellow Belt
Kyra Blake- White/Yellow Belt
Gavin Carlson-White/Yellow Belt
Kari Blake- White/Yellow Belt
Cameron Holbrook- White/Yellow Belt
Isaac Smith- White/Yellow Belt
Adults
A few new belts, and lots of stripes will be awarded! Don’t miss it!!
Great Time at WeaponCraft
Christine Troy and I had a great time training at WeaponCraft this weekend! Troy has been telling me about this place for awhile, so on Saturday Christine and I joined Troy for a day of Tactical Shooting. Shooting is a martial art, in and of itself, and is great to help develop focus, concentration, and breath control. Plus, it is tons of fun!! Thank you to Peter and all the other instructors. Check them out at www.weaponcrafttraining.com
Skirmish
It is not very often that I go to a tournament and actually enjoy myself, but I have to say that Sunday was an awesome day all around. The sportsmanship and camaraderie that was displayed by everyone was truly amazing. Especially considering that for many of the kids that went, it was their first time competing. I was so proud of everyone, and while we brought home lots of medals and trophies, to me, anyone who steps on the mat is a winner.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.”
Theodore Roosevelt
Instructor Training
I will be having my Instructor Training Course November 25th and 26th from 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM both days. Immediately following on Saturday the 26th we will be having Children’s and Adult Belt Promotions. Children will be Saturday from 2:00-3:00 PM and Adults will be from 3:00-4:00 PM. We will be having a celebration at my house starting at 4:30 PM. 
Jeremy Promoted to Orange Belt
Recently Jeremy was promoted to orange belt to recognize all of his hard work and dedication. Contratulations!
New Website
Welcome to the newest version of my website! I will be sharing news and information related to BJJ and Blake Academy, as well as other subjects and interests of mine. I hope you enjoy the new site!
