Westen is becoming a killer on the mats. He roughed me up tonight and no one has an easy time with him.
I’m deeply grateful that he still enjoys fooling around with the younger students.
Still a Kid
This Kid
Isaac became eligible for the adult program at Elevated Studios Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when he turned 13 in May.
He’s joined a leadership team and his learning has found a new gear.
Jiu-jitsu Days
My sons and I were all promoted last month. The journey continues with this awesome crew.
Leadership
Isaac is taking the next step in his jiu-jitsu journey.
He’s been chosen to join a new leadership team at Elevated Studios. The older youth now have a vehicle for becoming mentors to the younger kids.
Progress
None of us expected this day to go this way.
We attended Elevated Studios adult promotions to support our mentors and training partners.
Isaac and Westen each earned a new belt and I got the first stripe on my blue belt.
Jesus Listens: Today at Elevated Studios
Renee and Stephen have been friends through a full ass decade of changes in our lives.
Now Westen is beginning his journey as an instructor and Isaac is approaching his entrance into the adult program. We are blessed to have met this wonderful couple and watching my sons grow under their tutelage has been a constant source of comfort.
Each day presents challenges and I’m grateful to have read Psalm 118:24 this morning: This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
In this season of new beginnings and the inevitable grief of the way things were, we stay grateful for this, the Lord’s day.
Work and Play
Westen started his training as a jiu-jitsu instructor today. I can’t say I’m surprised, this possibility has been in the ether for years. Still, it was wonderful to watch him take this big step in his journey.
Before his new duties began, we had a lot of play with our home education friends.
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Public Announcement
Now that I’m sporting a blue belt and a tattoo, I’ll be removing my rash guard immediately following free rolling.
Saturday is for Jiu-Jitsu
We had the pleasure of supporting our training partners at Elevated Studios during a fundraising event for the Green Beret Project in Wilmington, DE.
