I wanted to share our brand-new logo with all of you! Jujutsu for Anyone has been a vision of mine for years, and as we continue to grow, evolve, and build this community together, there will always be changes along the way. Every change we make is with you and the community in mind. As much as I loved our old logo, I feel like this new one brings the energy, excitement, and direction of where we’re headed. It’s more than just a logo it’s a representation of what we’re building together. We’ve got a lot coming soon! 🎙️ Next week, we’ll be launching our first Mat Chat podcast episode featuring one of our own, @Cody Phillips . We’ll sit down, learn more about Cody’s story, and of course get some rounds in together. 👕 We’ll also be introducing new swag and affiliate opportunities for members of the community. Most importantly, thank you all for believing in this vision and growing alongside us. Jujutsu for Anyone wouldn’t be what it is without every single person who steps on the mats, supports others, and helps make this community special. Keep an eye out for more announcements, and as always, drop a comment below and let us know what you’d like to see next. I know a lot of you have been asking for a monthly live stream we’re still working on making that happen! The best is yet to come. Let’s keep growing. Let’s keep rolling. 🥋

The other day at open mat, we decided to add soft slaps while we rolled to simulate what it might feel like in a Combat Jiu-Jitsu match. And honestly… it completely changed the way I look at Jiu-Jitsu. As someone who competes and trains strictly Jiu-Jitsu, I understand the self-defense concepts my professor teaches, but if I’m being real, I don’t spend my weekends getting into fights. It’s not something that crosses my mind much as a grown man living a pretty normal life. But once those slaps were added, everything changed. I realized how many positions I was comfortable in that would be absolutely terrible if my opponent could strike. That lazy posture in half guard? Not so great anymore. Hanging out underneath mount waiting for the perfect escape? Definitely not ideal. I started to understand things my professor has preached for years. A hard bridge from mount forces your opponent to post their hands instead of striking. When you’re working an underhook from half guard, keeping your head glued to their body isn’t just good technique it removes their striking distance entirely. Suddenly, every inch of space mattered. The experience didn’t make me want to fight. It made me appreciate the art even more. Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just about submissions. It’s about controlling distance, eliminating danger, and creating safety for yourself. If you’ve never tried it, I encourage you to give it a shot with someone you trust. Use soft slaps, glove taps, or even just air punches. You might be surprised how much it changes your perspective on your game. Have you ever trained with strikes involved? Did it change the way you view your Jiu-Jitsu?

On June 6th, I’ll have the honor of stepping on the mats at NFC Jiu-Jitsu #17 and representing not only my academy, but our entire Jiu-Jitsu For Anyone community. What makes this matchup even cooler is that my opponent, Chris Burns, is also a member of Jiu-Jitsu For Anyone. How awesome is that? Two people brought together by this incredible community, getting the chance to test ourselves under the lights and showcase the art we all love. 👊 I’ve got nothing but respect for Chris. He’s a tough, experienced grappler and exactly the kind of person you want to share the mats with. This is what Jiu-Jitsu is all about—challenging yourself, building friendships, and constantly finding ways to grow. Whether you’ve been here since day one or just recently joined the JFA family, I’d love to have your support. Come hang out, watch some great matches, and help represent what our community is all about. 🎟️ DM me for ticket information or grab your tickets at NFCFighting.com Thank you to everyone who has rolled with me, encouraged me, and supported this journey. Time to put the work on display. Let’s go! 💪🔥 #JiuJitsuForAnyone #JFA #BJJ #JiuJitsu #Grappling #NFCJiuJitsu

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Did the Murph workout this morning and then went to open mat got smoked today I met the goal of doing it and pushing limits sometimes it not who’s the best it’s willing to push the limits and see how far we can go