I have had the amazing opportunity to learn from Relson Gracie two out of the last four days as he has been in Colorado for a couple of seminars. Last Saturday he was in Boulder at Boulder Grappling Academy, and on Sunday he had a seminar at Relson Gracie Academy in Littleton. Relson returned to [...]
Steve Hordinski owns Relson Gracie Academy in Littleton, Colorado and is a black belt under Relson Gracie himself. Steve has recently been featured in Performance MMA‘s “Tip of the Week” series, which I present here. Steve’s tips keep getting better; his “WTF” series is particularly interesting, and I’m also a fan of his inverted triangle [...]
I have been kicking myself because I haven’t announced this sooner, but a few weeks ago I was promoted to blue belt under Relson Gracie. Last month Relson Gracie was in town for a seminar at Denver Jiu Jitsu. After the seminar they held a promotion ceremony. In addition to my new belt, two teachers [...]
Yesterday I attended Boulder Grappling Academy‘s seminar featuring Relson Gracie. This was my first time meeting and learning from Relson. It was a great experience – I left feeling very excited about upcoming classes. The school was packed and the event brought students from as far as Castle Rock, Colorado (which is about an hour [...]
I plan on periodically posting miscellaneous updates, notes and observations. This is my first such entry. Next Year I Am Going To The Jiu Jitsu World Championship This week I had a discussion with a Jason – a Relson Gracie Colorado brown belt and the person who generously kept me updated how the academy was [...]
Yesterday the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)’s Jiu Jitsu World Championship wound down in Long Beach, California. Congratulations to all the winners. Here are the official results. The IBJJF has also posted some videos featuring some interviews and highlights. I wanted to give a special shout out to Hannes Vetter, Relson Gracie Colorado‘s first [...]
One of the most important and prestigious Jiu Jitsu tournaments in the world begins today and continues through this weekend: the International Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Federation (IBJJF)’s World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (also referred to as the “Mundials”) in Long Beach, CA. Relson Gracie Colorado is sending a handful of people to compete – including Steve Hordinski (black [...]
I love Dojo schwag. It’s a fun way to support your school and express part of what you are about. It’s ironic, however, that I don’t have any yet. Until a last week, after class. The head of the school hooked us students up with some stickers, pictured below. I naturally snagged more than a [...]
I had the opportunity Today to help paint the new space for my dojo where I train – Boulder Grappling Academy. It was also my first look at the new space. The new space is great – it is roomy and the location is excellent. I certainly expect the location to help the school grow. [...]
I am a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) enthusiast and blogger. A blue belt under Relson Gracie, this is where I share insights, stories and reviews related to BJJ. I train in Colorado at Boulder Grappling Academy. Contact me at ryanpeterson DOT me **AT** gmail DOT com. Legal info.