My initial goal was to get back in shape and make a directional change in my personal lifestyle. I thought my competitive days were over, but the FBJJ team sparked a fire inside of me. It has been some of the hardest training of my life, both physically and mentally, but an experience I’ve enjoyed thanks to the camaraderie of this gym.

I was a has-been college athlete in the midst of a personal crisis that had me feeling exhausted, overweight and all around pretty down about my life. Jiu-Jitsu was more mentally and physically challenging than any sport I had ever played. But each training session was novel and subtlety designed to instill confidence. The coaches are knowledgeable and recognized the differing learning curves and morale of each student.