I'm getting closer and closer to the gym!! Last year I moved from 180th and Greenway to Reems and Grand. Yesterday I started moving into my new place in Youngtown (less then 10 minutes from Siege)
Convenience always makes it easier to train!
I'm also excited to be in a much nicer neighborhood even though my house is pretty old. It does have lots of character though!

GREAT article on women in Jiu Jitsu! http://www.jiujitsusweep.com/articles/females-in-brazilian-jiu-jitsu/

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The one thing I have come to really love about Jiu Jitsu is the respect between competitors. Of-coarse there will always be a few that dont get along but, for the most part there is a mutual respect. The girls I've met during competition have all been awesome! It was nice to spend some time today with Lisa Pages! She and husband Jay came to help out with the in-house tournament at Siege. Jay was a ref and Lisa helped me with score keeping. It's always nice to hang out with some friends with the same interest! Thanks Lisa and Jay!

Today we had a Kids In-House Tournament at Siege. My son Seth (who NEVER trains) always wants to compete. (he suffers from JGS: Jason Gross Syndrom)Today I allow him to do this thinking he will loose terribly and realize he needs to train. He did place 4th (out of 4) but, he won his 1st match with a rear naked choke, lost his 2nd and 3rd by points, using strictly muscle in all 3 matches. He actually did really well! Wish I could get him interested in training! Proud of you Seth! And ALL of the kids who had the guts to get in there! Its not easy :)

It was great to get out with the girls last night! I tend to spend most of my time in yoga pants, sweats or a gi, so it was nice to get dressed up a little :)
We had a great time although we got caught in the middle of a monsoon and my head is telling me I might have drank a little too much!!
Good times!!