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What Classes Should I Attend?
This question often comes up from new students getting into Jiu-Jitsu. From the information gathered (or not gathered) about this martial...
Chris Mikuta
Oct 24, 20242 min read


AXT Jiu-Jitsu Medallion: More than a Symbol
Those of you who know me understand how much of a “John Wick” nerd I am. The thought of an unknown underworld operating outside of our...
Chris Mikuta
Jun 25, 20243 min read


Confidence vs. Courage: Which is needed when it comes to Self-Defense
It was an Easter Sunday and as such we attended a family gathering in Chicago at my grandparents home. City living was much different...
Chris Mikuta
Feb 20, 20234 min read


Awareness - The Ultimate Self-Defense Tool
At the end of my last blog post, Art, Sport or Defense: What are you training for?, I stated that I was going to go deeper into the...
Chris Mikuta
Feb 13, 20234 min read
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