The Shield Maiden with Natalie Cavin

My lineage and a quick black belt break down.

This is an old episode that I forgot to post…… All the way back from October. This is just how busy and crazy life has been. However, it is a very good episode with excellent information that I would feel remiss about if I did not post it . So, later is better than never. In this episode, we discuss my Brazilian jiu jitsu Black Belt lineage. We also do a quick breakdown of the Black Belt to red belt system. We further talk about the international Brazilian jiu jitsu Federation.

Stop hurting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!

I get a little impassioned in this episode as it all happened very recently and from those who should definitely know better!

Time based promotions

Sometimes time based promotions can be not all that great. I talk about how we use it only as a guideline and also include other factors in promoting students.

Dating inside the Academy.

In this episode I discuss our thoughts on dating inside our Academy. How casual is not in our vocabulary and it probably shouldn’t be in a student’s with the intent to pursue a long term commitment like Brazilian jiu jitsu.

The Gauntlet.

I discuss the practice of the gauntlet in Brazilian jiu jitsu. I also give my thoughts and opinions about it. Also my husband’s perspective on the matter.