What I learned from The US Army’s Best Ranger Contest winner.
SSG Sheehan and SSG Beiswanger - 1990 Best Ranger Contest Winners For most of my life, I’ve been obsessed with physical performance. I [...]
ARETE ATHLETIC
ARETE - a·rête - /əˈrāt/ I’m a strong believer in the idea that language has power. Words mean things when associated with beliefs, principles, and [...]
Don’t be talked out of what you want… even by Your-self!
Here is a video of me in the 2006 Colorado State Championship purple belt finals. (Sorry the audio is messed up) My opponent, Jason [...]
Meaning behind the FargoBJJ Symbol
I've been asked a few times about the FargoBJJ Logo... Who came up with it?... does it mean anything? The answer is it was [...]
What you can and can’t do in Self Defense – Use of Force Laws in ND and MN
What are the use of force laws in Self Defense? Can I physically remove a trespasser from my home or property if he won't [...]
What we actually do… More than just martial arts!
Recently, I was reminded by a student of a post I had made on facebook a while back talking about the importance of our [...]
The ritual of ‘Bowing’ in the Academy.
Rituals are a feature of all known human societies. You can make the argument that the societies with the strongest ritualistic traditions most likely [...]
Don’t jump out of the boat! – Taking time off and Injuries
Like any endeavor that requires a lengthy commitment, there will always be times where the pressures of life start to grind against your training time. [...]
A Little About Fargo BJJ Academy
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling-based martial art whose central theme is the skill of controlling a resisting opponent in ways that force him to [...]
5 TIPS ON HOW TO STAY ON TRACK WITH YOUR TRAINING.
5 TIPS ON HOW TO STAY ON TRACK WITH YOUR TRAINING. Tip #1 – Think of the benefits It helps if you clarify the reasons [...]