Self Defense and Jiu-Jitsu Blog

In the world of self-defense, few names carry as much weight as Gracie. Recently, Cesalina (Cessa) Gracie sat down for an incredibly moving and insightful interview [...]

If you’ve lived in Colorado Springs for a while, you know that being prepared is part of the lifestyle. We carry extra gear when we [...]

When you walk through the doors at Self Defense Academy Colorado Springs, you’ll see a photo of Grandmaster Helio Gracie watching over the mats. He [...]

In the heat of a high-stress confrontation, your brain doesn’t see a logic puzzle; it sees a threat. Most people approach the concept of self-defense [...]

Have you ever felt like you’re waiting for a “lightbulb moment” where your true purpose and confidence suddenly appear? We’re told from a young age [...]

I see it often in the eyes of the parents who drop their kids off at the academy, or the professionals who stop by to [...]

In a life-threatening situation, every second counts and every move matters. In the video below its clear to see when facing an attacker armed with [...]

We’ve all seen the movies: the hero is confronted, and in a split second, they’ve already delivered a perfect counter-strike. But in the real world—specifically [...]

In a world brimming with distractions, where our attention is constantly pulled in a thousand different directions, the wisdom of the founder of American psychology [...]

Theodore Roosevelt—Teddy to those who admired his larger-than-life personality—was a man who lived the “strenuous life.” A Rough Rider, hunter, conservationist, and the 26th President [...]

In the ever-evolving landscape of personal development and mental health, few conversations hit as hard as the recent episode of the Huberman Lab podcast featuring [...]

“Every person must decide whether they will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.” — Rev. Dr. Martin [...]

Hello, fellow seekers of growth and warriors of the mat! As we step into 2026, I’m excited to share my personal “Word of the Year” [...]

In a world obsessed with balance and “everything in moderation,” it’s easy to fall into the trap of justifying shortcuts. But what if moderation isn’t [...]

Picture this: Five anxious determined students travel from the crisp, mountain-kissed air of Colorado Springs, trading snow-capped peaks for the sun-soaked pulse of Miami’s beaches. [...]

In a world obsessed with bubble-wrapping every corner of life, it’s easy to forget that true strength often blooms from the edge of uncertainty. Picture [...]

Today’s world doesn’t send warnings. One moment you’re walking to your car in the Woodmen Valley parking lot, the next someone is in your space, [...]

Every year at the Self Defense Academy Colorado Springs Thanksgiving Dinner, we gather not just to eat turkey and share gratitude—but to remind ourselves of [...]

As the crisp November air sweeps through Colorado Springs, we pause on Veterans Day—November 11th—to honor the brave men and women who’ve served our nation [...]

Hey there, fellow self-defense enthusiasts and adventure seekers! If you’ve ever tackled the infamous Manitou Incline in Colorado Springs – that grueling 2,768-step beast with [...]

In the world of martial arts, few concepts hold as much weight as veracity—the unwavering commitment to truth and authenticity. For practitioners of JuJutsu in [...]