I started training in jiu-jitsu in 2017 after my first son was born. I wanted to build a skill to teach my boy confidence as he grew older. Today, I am lucky enough to be an assistant coach at Tavarez Martial Arts, where I get to train with both of my boys, and my granddaughter.

The lessons that I am privileged enough to teach them on the mat translate throughout life. Those pressures, whether physical or mental, help develop the confidence needed to tackle any real world problem. When you’re young, you may be worried about fitting in with the kids at school or having to deal with the local bully. When you’re an adult, you may have a boss with unreasonable expectations, or maybe just the everyday stressors of life are too tough to deal with. Either way, jiu-jitsu can give you the physical strength and mental fortitude to tackle these situations head on. This sport has made me a better father, a better husband, and a better leader in my workplace.

Come train with us and see for yourself.