BLOG TEST 04
Mar11
Most days of the week were the same. School, train Jiu jitsu, homework in between. Weeks roll by without much changing as we flowed through the rhythm of the normal week. As March 2020 approached, I remember talking excitedly about our upcoming trip to Utah. It was a new adventure, a break from our everyday lives. Little did we know that our everyday lives were about to change drastically. Spring break turned into 3 weeks,
BLOG TEST 03
Mar11
Most days of the week were the same. School, train Jiu jitsu, homework in between. Weeks roll by without much changing as we flowed through the rhythm of the normal week. As March 2020 approached, I remember talking excitedly about our upcoming trip to Utah. It was a new adventure, a break from our everyday lives. Little did we know that our everyday lives were about to change drastically.
BLOG TEST 02
Mar11
Slowly, we started venturing out again. Our girls started training Jiu jitsu again at Elementum in September. It was the first interactions they had with other children in a group setting since March. At first, both girls were a bit shy. Our normally extroverted and outgoing oldest daughter sat quietly in her first few classes. It almost felt like she forgot some of the skills that she had been training for the past 3 years.
BLOG TEST 01
Mar11
Spring break turned into 3 weeks, those 3 weeks turned into another month, and all of a sudden we never went back to school. In person Jiu jitsu stopped, and our lives became centered around zoom meetings and classes. I am grateful that we had those options, but as the weeks marched on, we slowly felt the increasing loss of human connection. As adults it was hard to cope, but there was an even greater
Should My Child Do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Jun10
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, also known as BJJ, is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on ground grappling techniques. It originated in Brazil and has gained popularity worldwide, especially in recent years. BJJ is not only a sport but also a form of self-defense and a way of life. It is a perfect activity for kids as it teaches them discipline, self-control, and confidence. At Elementum in Winter Park, Florida, BJJ is an essential