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Andrew Huberman and Terry Real Podcast: Mastering Relationships with Jiu Jitsu Principles Self Defense Academy COS Updated: Feb 17 In the ever-evolving landscape of personal [...]

Picture your kid for a moment. Maybe they’re the quiet one. The one who hangs back at the edge of the playground, watching before joining [...]

In our weekly instructors’ meeting, we recently discussed a profound insight shared by Professor Pedro Valente. He laid out two very different ways that Jiu-Jitsu [...]

You possess an innate, unshakeable strength. Deep down, your body and mind are built to adapt, endure, and overcome whatever challenges life throws your way. [...]

In the world of martial arts, there is a distinct line between “practicing” a technique and “living” a philosophy. At Self Defense Academy Colorado Springs [...]

If you’ve been training with us for a while, you know that our time on the mats is about so much more than just learning [...]

When people picture self-defense, they usually imagine a split-second physical reaction: slipping a sudden strike, breaking a wrist grab, or taking down an aggressor on [...]

Every instructor who has stood on the mat for a few years begins to notice the exact same story unfold. Someone walks through the front [...]

The energy at the Colorado Springs Health and Fitness Expo was electric. Walking through the venue, you could feel a shared pulse of dedication: people [...]

Starting self defense training can feel intimidating. Many people hesitate, holding back because of certain beliefs that stop them from taking the first step. These [...]

Ever looked at a simple, wooden pencil and thought about survival? Probably not. Most people see a tool for writing down groceries or signing a [...]

We hit a massive milestone today: this is our 100th blog post at the Self Defense Academy Colorado Springs! When we first opened our doors in [...]

When people walk into Self Defense Academy Colorado Springs, they usually come looking for physical solutions. They want to know how to escape a headlock, [...]

With what seems like neverending political cycles this weeks post focuses on voting and the role Jiu jitsu played in giving women the right to [...]

In the world of martial arts, there is a distinct line between “practicing” a technique and “living” a philosophy. At Self Defense Academy Colorado Springs [...]

You possess an innate, unshakeable strength. Deep down, your body and mind are built to adapt, endure, and overcome whatever challenges life throws your way. [...]

In our weekly instructors’ meeting, we recently discussed a profound insight shared by Professor Pedro Valente. He laid out two very different ways that Jiu-Jitsu [...]

We’ve all been there. You’re in class at Self Defense Academy Colorado Springs, watching a technique being demonstrated. You see the leverage, you feel the [...]

The world of self-defense can often divide itself into “striking” versus “grappling” camps. Recently, a post I came across made a compelling case for striking—emphasizing [...]

In a world where everyone is looking for the “best deal,” it’s easy to get caught up in price tags. We look for the cheapest [...]

At Self Defense Academy Colorado Springs (SDA-COS), we often get asked: “Do you guys spar?” The answer is yes. But probably not in the way you’re [...]