Self Defense and Jiu-Jitsu Blog

Recently, I had the pleasure of tuning into the Huberman Lab podcast featuring Dr. Andrew Huberman and Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist renowned for [...]

Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, tempted to take the easy way out? Maybe it’s skipping a workout, bending the truth to avoid [...]

Life is a wild ride—a series of twists, turns, and unexpected detours that can leave us breathless, bewildered, or even broken if we let them. [...]

The martial arts world is rich with tradition, technique, and terminology that have evolved over centuries, adapting to new cultures, languages, and purposes. Among these, [...]

Let’s start with a question: What comes to mind when you hear the term *self-defense*? What is it exactly that you’re defending? If you’re like [...]

After listening to an episode of the Radical Personal Finance Podcast it made me think, have you ever wondered why some people seem perpetually happy [...]

Ever walked into your usual training spot and felt like you stepped into a completely different world? That’s exactly what’s happening at Self Defense Academy [...]

Have you ever felt vulnerable in a physical confrontation? You’re not alone. Many people feel unprepared when it comes to self-defense, especially on the ground. [...]

At Self Defense Academy COS, we believe in empowering individuals through the art of self-defense Jiu-Jitsu (Jujutsu). Our approach which is anchored in the VB [...]

With all the Elon and DOGE talk in the air I thought this would be a great time to throw down this post. Ever feel [...]

In the world of Jiu-Jitsu, few names carry as much weight as Helio Gracie. His teachings have shaped not only the technical aspects of the [...]

Every year, We hear about people choosing a word of the year. This year the word I chose to act as my guiding star, a [...]

At Self Defense Academy COS, we’re not just teaching martial arts – we’re empowering lives through the Valente Brothers Method of Jujutsu. As the head [...]

As the holidays wrap up and the New Year begins, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the [...]

Professor Pedro Valente’s words, “If you give us time, we will give you Jujutsu,” encapsulate the essence of what we teach at the Self Defense Academy. [...]

In the world of jujutsu, there are rare moments that transcend the physical art, diving deep into the essence of learning, connection, and personal growth. [...]

At Self Defense Academy COS, we believe everyone has the capacity to learn, grow, and excel. Our teaching philosophy, rooted in the Valente Brothers’ method, [...]

Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey, football, and debating the news of the day. It’s mainly about gratitude. When I think about what I’m most thankful [...]

When we think about safety, our minds often associate it with comfort—a cozy home, a familiar routine, or the absence of challenges. But safety and [...]

In any journey of mastery, especially in martial arts like jujutsu, our brains undergo transformative stages of learning. The Valente brothers capture this process in [...]

Must We Have a Purpose? In a video I recently watched with Sadhguru, the Indian yogi and spiritual leader posed an intriguing question: must we [...]